Marriott International to debut JW Marriott brand in Saudi Arabia this year

Marriott International to debut JW Marriott brand in Saudi Arabia this year

The property is part a 64-storey skyscraper, home to residential apartments, and STC Academy, the Saudi Telecom Company’s technology and leadership academy.

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Four-star Millennium Central Mafraq opens its doors in Abu Dhabi

Four-star Millennium Central Mafraq opens its doors in Abu Dhabi

Comprised of 242 rooms and apartments,, the hotel includes six restaurants and bars, and diverse facilities including a pool, a gym and a spa.

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Wafik Youssef appointed new VP Operations, Middle East & Africa at Kempinski Hotels

Wafik Youssef appointed new VP Operations, Middle East & Africa at Kempinski Hotels

He has been with the luxury hotel group for the past ten years. More recently, he held the role of Regional Director of Operations, Middle East & Africa.

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Intercontinental Aqaba Resort is the IHG Trailblazer of 2019

Intercontinental Aqaba Resort is the IHG Trailblazer of 2019

According to the Winning Metrics final results, InterContinental Aqaba Resort has scored full marks in all criteria and metrics, which is a solid proof of the resort’s meticulous efforts throughout the past year.

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JW Marriott debuts in Muscat with JW Marriott Muscat

JW Marriott debuts in Muscat with JW Marriott Muscat

JW Marriott Muscat features 304 guest rooms and suites. It also has 2,500 square meters of banqueting space, two large ballrooms and six meeting rooms.

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New Hotel Manager joins Park Hyatt Dubai

New Hotel Manager joins Park Hyatt Dubai

Boasting over 20 years’ experience in the tourism and hospitality sectors, Renner began her career in Salzburg

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Wyndham Hotels & Resorts strengthened its hotel portfolio in the region in 2019

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts strengthened its hotel portfolio in the region in 2019

Key openings in the region include the addition of Ramada Encore by Wyndham Muscat Al Ghubra, expected in March 2020.

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Two properties in the region joined Preferred Hotels & Resorts

Two properties in the region joined Preferred Hotels & Resorts

Preferred Hotels & Resorts welcomed 24 new member hotels to its global portfolio between October 1 – December 31, 2019 including MENA properties.

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Dur Hospitality launches an advanced food detection tech at Riyadh Airport

Dur Hospitality launches an advanced food detection tech at Riyadh Airport

Winnow Vision technologies are being implemented by leading global hotels in more than 40 countries, where they are utilized by over 1,300 kitchens.

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106 hotels in the Middle East, Africa, and Indian Ocean honored in Forbes Travel Guide

106 hotels in the Middle East, Africa, and Indian Ocean honored in Forbes Travel Guide

38 properties in the UAE received accolades, and Saudi Arabia is one of the latest counties to be included in the guide, with six properties awarded.

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