Hyatt’s transformative growth plan gains momentum in the Middle East
In the Middle East, Hyatt’s footprint continues to go from strength to strength, with the company tripling its portfolio in the past 10 years across the region.
Ramada Encore by Wyndham Al Khobar Corniche slated to open in August in KSA
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of Ramada Encore by Wyndham Al Khobar Corniche, further cementing its presence and growth plans in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
IHG’s voco Beirut Central District to debut by the end of 2023
IHG® Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of a franchise agreement with DIA SARL to debut IHG’s premium brand, voco, in Beirut, Lebanon. The signing took place in the presence of HE Walid Nassar, the minister of tourism for Lebanon. Voco Beirut Central District is scheduled to be rebranded by the end of 2023, adding 123 rooms to IHG’s portfolio in the country.
IHG strengthens regional footprint with first voco resort signing in the MEA
Set to open in December 2026, the 300-key voco North Coast will include low-rise buildings, chalets and townhouses in a prime location, directly on the beachfront. IHG® Hotels & Resorts signed a management agreement with Akam Al Rajhi, a joint venture between AkamAlRajhi and Al Rajhi Saudi groups. With this signing, IHG continues to expand their footprint across the MEA region and diversify their portfolio.
Anantara Trojena resort slated to open in 2026
Minor Hotels has unveiled the expansion of its luxury Anantara brand with Trojena, a captivating year-round mountain destination nestled in NEOM.
Construction underway for Sharaan Resort and International Summit Centre
The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has begun construction of its Sharaan Resort and International Summit Centre, designed by French architect Jean Nouvel. The project will be built in the mountains of Sharaan Nature Reserve and aims to meet ambitious sustainability goals for the construction phase and resort operations.
Hampton by Hilton NEOM set to open by Q4, 2023
Hampton by Hilton NEOM is slated to open by Q4, 2023. The 201-room hotel, which is built over an area of 8,200 square meters, is designed by Sabbour Consulting and located at the NEOM Community Site. It will largely host staff from the construction sector.
Accor’s portfolio slated to triple over the next five years
By 2027, Accor expects to have more than 150 branded residences in operation, an increase of more than 300 percent.
The First Group launches a new hotel management division
The First Group expanded its presence in the GCC with the launch of a new dedicated hotel management division, which will provide third-party management services to owners and investors seeking to maximize the commercial potential of their hotel and hospitality assets. With a proven track record of launching and operating some of the UAE’s most successful upscale hotels and homegrown F&B brands, The First Group will leverage its expertise to offer best-in-class services and solutions to maximize the revenue-generating potential of clients’ assets.
Expanding Ishraq Hospitality’s horizons with CEO Richard Haddad
At the helm of Ishraq Hospitality, Richard Haddad is focused on driving the company’s growth with its vast hotel portfolio and regional expansion as well as tackling the sustainability predicament. We sat with the CEO to learn more about his plans for the company.
