Hotel Openings

Nofa Resort Riyadh, A Radisson Collection Hotel opens

Radisson Collection, the premium lifestyle collection of iconic hotel properties in unique locations, is delighted to showcase its latest jewel with the opening of Nofa Resort Riyadh, A Radisson Collection Hotel. Located just outside of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the remarkable African-style resort has 57 luxurious bungalows and villas overlooking Nofa Wildlife Park, and features an equestrian estate as well as a world-class golf course surrounded by sand dunes and mountains.

Mövenpick Hotel & Apartments Downtown Dubai Open

Mövenpick Hotel Apartments Downtown Dubai is the brand's sixth property in the emirate, promising guests the perfect fusion of hotel and home through well-appointed accommodation, unique dining concepts, leisure and business facilities, as well as a unique on-demand private chef service and family-friendly amenities. With 244 units that range from stylish and spacious deluxe rooms, to fully-equipped one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, it's the perfect home-away-from-home for short and long stay guests. The new property also boasts a prime location at just a five-minute walk from the world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, as well as the largest shopping and entertainment centre, The Dubai Mall, and is close to Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).

Andaz Capital Gate Abu Dhabi Opens Doors in the Middle East

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the official opening of Andaz Capital Gate Abu Dhabi, turning the iconic 'Leaning Tower of Abu Dhabi' into the first Andaz branded hotel in the Middle East. Represented across the globe in destinations including London, New York, Tokyo and Shanghai, Hyatt's luxury lifestyle brand celebrates distinctively local culture and delivers an elevated experience that awakens the senses. Aligned with the brand ethos of authentically bringing the local neighborhood to life, Andaz Capital Gate Abu Dhabi offers inspiring experiences, helping guests immerse themselves in their surroundings and feel like a local from the moment they arrive.

The Luxury Collection Opens in Tel-Aviv

A ten-minute walk from there, up Yefet and beyond the bazaar of stores, takes visitors to imposing historical buildings. One, on the right, opened on Aug. 20, as the 120-room The Jaffa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Tel Aviv. As its imposing chapel indicates, it was formerly a convent. Hotel owner, Abe Rosen of RFR Holdings, whose portfolio also includes W South Beach, has turned the double-height chapel, now desanctified, into a breathtaking all-purpose room, for pop-up nightclubs and events (imagine doing yoga looking up at frescoed walls inset with four-foot photos of stars who have played significant religious figures, say Richard Burton and Frank Sinatra).

Rixos Hotels Opens First Hotel In Abu Dhabi

Turkish-grown hospitality brand Rixos Hotels has opened its first resort in Abu Dhabi. Rixos Saadiyat Island prides itself on offering 'pure luxury' in an opulent setting, inspired by the palaces of the Ottoman Empire, with dazzling interiors reflecting gemstone shades of green, blue and turquoise throughout. Situated on Saadiyat Island, the resort is expected to become the most successful, fully integrated resort in the Emirates.

The Luxury Collection Debuts Its First Hotel In Jordan

The Luxury Collection® Hotels & Resorts, announced today the opening of its first property in the Kingdom of Jordan, the highly anticipated Al Manara, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Saraya Aqaba. Developed by Eagle Hills Jordan, the 207-room hotel is located in the heart of Aqaba's newest beachside destination, Saraya Aqaba, offering guests a contemporary luxury experience in a setting that merges Jordan's rich heritage and history through traditional architecture, sumptuous décor and magnificent surroundings.

Rixos Hotels Announces Fourth UAE Opening

Turkish-grown hospitality brand Rixos Hotels is set to open the first all-inclusive, all-exclusive resort in Abu Dhabi. Opening its doors on 15 October 2018, Rixos Saadiyat Island invites guests to experience luxury in an opulent setting inspired by the palaces of the Ottoman Empire, with dazzling interiors reflecting gemstone shades of green, blue, and turquoise throughout.

Legacy Meets Modern Luxury With The Reopening Of Al Bustan Palace, A Ritz-Carlton Hotel

Marking a new era in its legacy, Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel reopens following a period of extensive enhancements that includes redesigned rooms and suites, refreshed Ritz Kids experiences, and new culinary options. An iconic symbol of Omani culture and hospitality, the palace hotel has been reimagined to embrace the needs of families and the modern global traveler, offering new and inspiring experiences that bridge heritage with state of the art technology and modern design.

Rotana announces opening of Centro Salama, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Rotana, one of the leading hotel management companies in the Middle East, Africa, and Turkey, has announced the opening date of its latest hotel addition in Jeddah under the "Centro by Rotana" brand. Officially opening in September, Centro Salama is the second hotel to open in Jeddah and the fifth in the Kingdom. The new hotel comes as part of the group's strategic plan to expand the Kingdom's hospitality market and seize opportunities offered by this growing and booming sector.