Al Habtoor Group records 19 percent revenue growth in 2022
The UAE-based privately owned conglomerate Al Habtoor Group recorded 19 percent revenue growth in the first half of 2022 versus the same period 2021 and 36 percent increase in EBITDA.
Four Seasons expands its luxury footprint in Egypt
In partnership with leading conglomerate Talaat Moustafa Group (TMG) and as part of its multimillion-dollar expansion, luxury hospitality company Four Seasons has solidified its presence in Egypt with three new high-end hotels and residences: Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences New Cairo Capital at Madinaty, Four Seasons Hotel Luxor and Four Seasons Resort and Private Residences Sharm El Sheikh.
TVM alcohol-free bar expands in the Middle East
The Virgin Mary (TVM) Collective, named after the world’s famous alcohol-free cocktail Virgin Mary, is at the forefront of a socializing revolution as the world’s first luxury wellbeing bar group dedicated to inspiring people to “drink differently.”
Radisson Hotel Group expands its Moroccan portfolio
Radisson Hotel Group has unveiled its fifth hotel in Morocco and its second Radisson Blu Resort in Saidia. Radisson Blu Resort, Saidia Garden is located on one of the longest beaches in Morocco, stretching across 14 km. The resort brings together the tranquility of coastal living with the luxury of a golf getaway. Travelers can enjoy the local natural bird preserve that surrounds the town, private beaches, shopping malls and a multitude of attractions and sporting activities.
Rotana unveils its brand entry in Algeria with Azure Rotana Resort & Spa
Rotana, one of the leading hotel management companies in the region with over 100 properties across the Middle East, Africa, Eastern Europe and Türkiye, has announced its entry into the Algerian market with Azure Rotana Resort & Spa. The resort in Algeria’s port city of Oran is set to open in March 2023.
Ascott’s expansion spree in the MEAT region
Building on its global footprint, Ascott Limited (Ascott), one of the leading international lodging owner-operators, has launched six properties in the Middle East, Africa and Turkey (MEAT) region this year under its iconic Citadines and Somerset brands.
Baker & Baker expands in the UAE with La Marquise International
Baker & Baker, owned by Rhône Capital, one of Europe’s leading suppliers of Bakery Products signed an exclusive agreement with La Marquise International as its foodservice distributor in the UAE, marking the company’s first step in building a customer base in the country and leveraging its relationship with global QSR chains in the EU to supply their outlets in the UAE.
Bidfood Oman appointed an exclusive foodservice distributor for S. Pellegrino and Acqua Panna products in Oman
Bidfood Middle East, a leading multi-channel foodservice provider of international food and beverage brands and part of the Bidcorp Group, has secured a sole distributorship agreement to supply Nestlé’s S.Pellegrino and Acqua Panna water products to the foodservice channel in Oman. The agreement will enable both companies to further grow their distribution and partnership with premium operators in the foodservice sector.
Em Sherif Café brings authentic Lebanese flavors to Qatar
Em Sherif Café, the all-day dining luxury café concept by Lebanese restaurateur Mireille Hayek, has opened its latest branch at Millennium Hotel in Al Sadd, Doha. Bringing traditional Lebanese delicacies to the capital, guests can bask in the warmth of Levantine hospitality and rediscover its culinary traditions.
