#Hospitality
Accor walked away with two recognitions at this year’s Gulf Business Awards, which were held at Dubai’s Palazzo Versace hotel.
From pre-arrival room customisation to streamlined check-in processes, cloud technology enables hotels to meet the elevated expectations of today’s tech-savvy guests
Shebara will open in the summer of 2024 and is the first resort to be owned and operated by RSG at The Red Sea destination
The voco Makkah hotel is a 4,321-key property with 20,000 sqm of dining facilities
The buy-out only island resort will offer travellers premium luxury and hyper-personalised private experiences from early 2024
The top three countries driving 2023 room revenue gains YTD are Spain, Thailand and Italy, with Singapore and the UAE coming in a close fourth and fifth
Within his new remit as market managing director for Türkiye and MEA, Loupasis is focused on enhancing the group’s operations, and driving business development and commercial leadership
The destination will feature three hotels designed to complement the surrounding nature, operate sustainably, and provide unique experiences
The influx of new hospitality and tourism-related projects in the region is fostering new trends that add value and efficiency
The artificial intelligence system, conceptualised and developed in-house, has made its debut at the Address Downtown Hotel in Dubai
The multi-staged project on Bluewaters will welcome new brands to Dubai, starting with the opening of Banyan Tree Dubai in November
Bally Singh, chairman and founder of Aioka, reveals how the brand is pioneering bespoke and exclusive experiences for F1 aficionados across the region
The new authority will coordinate regulatory activities and manage licencing nationally
The first half of 2023 witnessed the team’s service at 1,166 events, including royal weddings
The change, which follows directives from the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, is set to take effect from September 1
Hilton currently operates 16 hotels in Saudi Arabia, including Waldorf Astoria Jeddah – Qasr Al Sharq, Conrad Makkah, and Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences
The proposed transaction would create one of the largest real estate, hospitality, events and catering platforms in the region
Set to open by mid-2024 in Jeddah, the property will be one of the first new generation Regent Hotels to open globally
Along with the Rixos property, Dubai Islands will be home to more than 80 resorts and hotels
Set to open in 2025, the 44-floor vertical twirl development will have 408 one, two and three luxurious residences
With H1 total revenues topping $1.2bn across GHA’s diverse portfolio of 800 hotels across 40 brands in 100 countries, July and August results are expected to break records
The group is looking to grow its portfolio in the Middle East to reach 150 properties in operation and under development by 2030
The Address Jabal Omar Makkah in Saudi Arabia is located within the Jabal Omar development
The regulations adopt some Abu Dhabi onshore tourism legislation to provide a better regulatory framework for hotels and tourism companies in ADGM
The voco Beirut Central District is a conversion property that will be rebranded by the end of this year
Restaurants in the UAE have embraced sustainable practices to reduce their environmental impact and protect the planet for future generations
The holding company’s managing director highlights how the company has been charting its growth path as it supports Dubai’s grand economic vision
The 270-key resort will offer a selection of guest rooms and suites, including some with private pools, and all with spectacular lake or mountain views
The Middle East, Europe and Africa region represents 10 per cent of Hyatt’s global pipeline
The group’s managing director – operations and technology shares the next chapter of growth planned for the Dubai-based conglomerate