Two new Staybridge Suite hotels are coming to Dubai
Pascal Gauvin, Managing Director, India, Middle East and Africa at IHG, said: “The extended-stay sector performs extremely well in the Middle East.”
New IFC fund to boost tourism in Egypt
This goes in line with Egypt’s ministry of tourism aims to establish a private equity fund targeting financially impaired hotels and tourism establishments.
IHG’s voco debuts in Dubai
IHG operates 92 hotels in the Middle East, including: InterContinental, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Staybridge Suites and voco brands.
Emirates Palace won the GCC Best Brand Award
Emirates Palace took home the award because of the hotel’s sustained and worldwide brand credibility, awareness, and communication.
Khalil Srour appointed as Hotel Manager at Swiss-Belresidences Juffair
Swiss-Belhotel International currently manages a portfolio of more than 145 projects in Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Kuwait, and UAE among others.
Radisson Blu opens in Riyadh’s Diplomatic Quarter
The hotel features 110 rooms and suites that combine contemporary Italian interior design with touches of the Middle East.
Pedro Rodriguez is the new Hotel Manager of Al Manara, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Saraya Aqaba
The international chain chose Rodriguez for his 20 years rich experience in hospitality. He had worked in various international hotels worldwide.
Accor partners with Saudi Arabia’s Al Tayyar Travel Group
Accor will provide ATG with direct access to real-time rates and availability across its 4,800 hotels and resorts in 100 countries worldwide.
Johny Zakhem is Accor’s new Chief Financial Officer for Middle East & Africa
Experienced in corporate and operational finance, Zakhem will guide Accor’s growth in the region with new strategic planning and frameworks.
Marriott’s The Luxury Collection debuts in Armenia
The property joins a portfolio of more than 100 Luxury Collection hotels around the world. It further cements Marriott International’s strategy to meet the growing demand for experiential luxury in emerging markets.