Over three million tourists visited Oman in 2018, half of them from the GCC
The number of hotels also grew by 12 percent in 2017-18, resulting in a eight percent growth in the amount of rooms available in the country.
Egypt heads the Africa hotel development top ten with more than 15,000 rooms in the pipeline
The four countries head the top ten by numbers of rooms in the internationally-branded hotel development pipeline, with Egypt showing 15,158 rooms in 51 new hotels.
Vinicio Alberelli appointed as head of global operations at Nikki Beach Hotels & Resorts
Alberelli has been working with Nikki Beach Hotels & Resorts since the beginning of 2019, establishing operational standards across the board.
Emaar launching USD 7 billion riviera-style destination in Dubai
‘Mina Rashid’ will have several features, including ‘The Dubai Mall by the Sea’, a retail, dining and leisure mix and Dubai’s longest swimming pool.
Aleph Hospitality to operate 35 hotels in Middle East and Africa by 2025
Dubai-based company capitalizes on the region’s trend towards franchising and meets calls from investors to find innovative ways to maximize operational efficiency.
Radisson Blu debuts in Algeria
The Radisson Blu Hotel, Algiers Hydra features 140 rooms and holds a prime location in Hydra municipality, the capital’s business and diplomatic district.
Bahrain and Egypt leading tourism performance in Q1 2019
In the Middle East, occupancy grew by almost one percent to reach 71 percent in Q1, with an average daily rate of USD 148.
Al Khoory Hotels to add 508 keys to the existing 650 ahead of Expo 2020
With four hotels in Dubai’s across various areas in Dubai, Al Khoory Hotels has already established itself as a leading hospitality player.
Two new appointments at Jannah Hotels and Resorts
Haitham El Gohary is the chain’s new Area Sales Director, whereas Ossama Charrouf, is the Vice President of Sales & Marketing.
Erden Kendigelen is the new multi-property GM for The St. Regis Amman and Al Manara
He is a passionate hotel business leader and a veteran professional with an impeccable record of accomplishment, and an experience in the luxury segment.
