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Swiss International announced the signing of a License and technical verification agreement for the new hotel Swiss International Rancho Valeria – Warri.
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is continuing its expansion across Saudi Arabia with the signing of Hilton Dammam Airport, its first airport hotel in the country. The 273-key property will be completed in partnership with Al Musbah Group and Damman Airports Company (DACO).
Waldorf Astoria Makes its Debut in Egypt and the African Continent
As Saudi Arabia continues to fulfill its vision of becoming a world leader for international travel and tourism, Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has announced plans to open over 50 new hotels across 10 of its brands, making the country the company’s largest pipeline market in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
Hilton has signed two new properties to open in 2026 under its Hilton Hotels & Resorts and Canopy by Hilton brands: Hilton The Point Residences and Canopy by Hilton The Point
The hotel is set to be developed in partnership with Al Akaria Real Estate Co. and is expected to open its doors in 2028.
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has announced the signing of an agreement with Mashareq Investment to open Conrad Riyadh Laysen Valley at the beginning of 2025. The Conrad Hotels & Resorts property will be the second for the brand in Saudi Arabia, joining Conrad Makkah.
Fairmont Ramla Serviced Residences Riyadh, Fairmont’s first serviced residences in KSA, is now open to the public.
As the first IHG hotel in the Emirate, the voco hotel aims to open in 2027. It will comprise 191 rooms, helping boost Sharjah's offering as one of the top destinations in the region.
With over 20 years of experience in hospitality across the Middle East, Tannous has held senior roles with global brands, and most recently, he served as Senior Vice President, Operations overseeing the operational performance across Fairmont’s Middle East and Asian properties.
Radisson Hotel Group is expanding its presence in Morocco with the opening of Radisson Blu Residences, Saidia, its eighth hotel in the country. Located in the heart of one of the most popular seaside destinations in northern Morocco, the new hotel increases the Group's portfolio to three hotels in Saidia.
From island life to city life, Solomon was the General Manager of Four Seasons Resort Seychelles at Desroches Island before joining the team in Amman in May of this year.
IHG Hotels and Resorts has announced the signing of franchise agreements with subsidiaries of Aqarat, a global hotel owner, in relation to two new Vignette Collection hotels which will launch IHG’s new collection brand to the Middle East later this summer.
The campaign - in partnership with UNEP West Asia and Winnow - serves as a foundation for future food waste reduction efforts
The first DoubleTree by Hilton property to open in Oman features 122 one‑, two‑ and three‑bedroom suites with views of the mountains
IHG Hotels & Resort has signed a management agreement with Almuhaysin Group to open the first Regent Hotel in the Middle East, in Saudi Arabia.
Set to open as part of the first phase of development at Triple Bay, the Equinox Resort Amaala will be located adjacent to the Triple Bay Marina Yacht Club.
IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a franchise agreement that will see a Hotel Indigo property open in Oxagon, a coastal industrial city in NEOM, located in the Northwest region of Saudi Arabia.
The hotel, with its 376 bedspaces, boasts a range of accommodations to suit all types of travelers. From comfortable private rooms to stylish dormitories, Selina provides options for every budget.
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) reiterated the importance of women’s engagement in Travel & Tourism to catapult its growth and achieve a thriving and resilient sector at the Women Deliver Global Conference, in Kigali, Rwanda.
Located in the beating heart of one of the world’s most dynamic cities, the first-ever vertical urban resort from ultra-luxury hospitality brand One&Only is set to welcome guests from 1 December 2023.
Holiday Inn Brings Its Innovative Open Lobby to the Middle East for the First Time
The largest hotel within the Address Hotels and Resorts portfolio, Address Jabal Omar Makkah features 1,484 rooms and suites.
Among key hotel markets in Middle East & Africa, Jordan and Qatar realized the only month-over-month gross operating profit per available room (GOPPAR) improvements, according to STR’s May 2023 P&L data release.