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Radisson Blu Hotel, Beirut Verdun Opens in Lebanon

Radisson Blu, the iconic hotel brand driven by innovation and design, is proud to announce the opening of its second hotel in Beirut, Lebanon. The 127-room Radisson Blu Hotel, Beirut Verdun opened its doors in Verdun, one of the capital"s most prestigious and fashionable shopping and residential districts. Radisson Blu is part of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, with 74 Hotels and 18,000+ rooms in operation and under development across the Middle East.

Radisson Blu
Beirut, Lebanon
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Citymax Hotel Aswan Celebrates Soft Opening

Citymax Hotels made its debut in the historic city of Aswan in Egypt with the soft opening of Citymax Hotel Aswan last week. Owned by Egypt Holland for Touristic Investments, this 4-star hotel is superbly located in Kornish Al Nile in close proximity to Aswan"s key tourist attractions. The hotel features 79 rooms equipped with all modern comforts and amenities.

Citymax Hotels
Aswan, Egypt
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Cristal Group Expands Presence in Saudi Arabia With the Signing of Bayat Suites

Adding to its expanding portfolio in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Cristal Group has entered into a management agreement with Bayat Company for Hotel Services to operate Bayat Suites by Cristal. The 47-keys property enjoys a superb location in the city of Muhayil in Asir Region that lies in the southwest of the country. Expected to open in December 2017, the fully-furnished serviced apartments will offer guests a choice of two and three-bedroom units equipped with outstanding facilities.

Cristal
Khamis Mushayt, Saudi Arabia
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Renaissance Hotels Opens Doors In Dubai

Marriott International today announced the latest in its global partnership with Universal Music Group: bringing its music series to the U.A.E. Celebrating the grand opening of Renaissance Downtown Hotel, Dubai, global superstar, Gwen Stefani, will be the next performance in this exclusive concert series.

Renaissance
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Swiss International Tabuk Hotel Opens

Located in the heart of the city, with only 3 minutes" drive to Prince Fahad Bin Sultan Hospital and 7 km's from Prince Sultan Bin Abdul Aziz Regional Airport in Tabuk, cater to the needs of business and leisure travelers alike. The hotel has 82 upscale fully equipped rooms and suites featuring traditionally inspired Arabian décor combined with international standards of service, in compliance with Swiss International"s tag line – International Quality, Local Affinity. The hotel also features 2 meeting rooms, 1 large banquet hall, fine dining restaurant, café, fitness center, indoor pool and a Spa.

Swiss International Hotels & Resorts
Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
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Swiss International Boutique Saif – Al Rass Opens

The newly constructed hotel in Al Rass region of Al Qassim Province is the first International chain hotel in Al Rass offering international standards, comfort and service. The hotel has 62 rooms and suites with all upscale amenities including free Wi-Fi. The Suite rooms also have Jacuzzi and Sauna. A revolving restaurant – Grill Room, on the top floor that offers breathtaking 360° view is the talk of the town. In addition, the hotel also has a café for women only and a lobby café on the ground floor. The facilities also include one big banquet hall with a capacity of 200 guests, 3 meeting rooms, a male Spa and a female Spa. The hotel is expecting domestic travelers, both leisure and business.

Swiss International Hotels & Resorts
Ar Rass, Saudi Arabia
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Millennium signs two iconic hotels in Makkah

Millennium Hotels and Resorts is continuing with its successful expansion strategy across Saudi Arabia by announcing the takeover of two landmark hotels in the Holy City of Makkah. Following the signing of a management agreement with Makkah Construction & Development Company, the Group will operate Makkah Millennium Hotel and Makkah Millennium Towers, under the global flagship of Millennium Hotels and Resorts, Middle East and Africa with the agreement coming into effect by 1st September 2017. The move solidifies the Group"s position as one of the fastest growing operators in the Kingdom, ensuring it comfortably meets its target to open over 20 hotels in Saudi Arabia within the next four years.

Millennium Hotels
Mecca, Saudi Arabia
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Swiss International opens second hotel in Riyadh

Swiss International proudly announces the opening of Swiss Spirit Hotel & Suites Metropolitan in Riyadh which is expected to start its operations from August 1st 2017. Early this year, Swiss International made its entry in Riyadh with Swiss International Royal Hotel. Three additional hotels are opening in Saudi Arabia before end of September: Swiss International Residence Jeddah Airport, Swiss International Boutique Saif – Al Rass, & Swiss International Tabuk. This already forms presence of Swiss International in some of the major cities of Saudi Arabia - Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam. The new facility"s location at the Olaya District, also known as the commercial heart of the city serves as a huge advantage point for the brand as it draws not only the travelers interested in business but also the shopaholics interested in luxury shopping allowing a larger influx of guests to the property. The state of the art property is consisting of 80 rooms with 20 standard rooms and 60 suites equipped with all upscale amenities. Swiss International"s restaurant concept - A Grill Room will also open in August 2017.

Swiss International Hotels & Resorts
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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DoubleTree Opens Hotel in Bay Square, Dubai

DoubleTree by Hilton, one of Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) 14 market-leading brands, today announced the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Dubai - Business Bay. The modern hotel features 238 spacious guest rooms and suítes, all with floor-to-ceiling windows and panoramic views of the Burj Khalifa, Downtown Dubai or Bay Square. It joins two other DoubleTree by Hilton properties already open in Dubai and eight DoubleTree by Hilton properties open across the Middle East.

DoubleTree by Hilton
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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dusitD2 hotel to open in Seef, Manama

hailand-based, global hospitality company Dusit International has signed a hotel management agreement with Al Manzil Hospitality Group to operate the dusitD2 Seef Bahrain, a contemporary leisure and business hotel, scheduled to open in Manama, the country"s modern capital, next year.

dusitD2
Manama, Bahrain
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Swiss-Belhotel Internationa Signs Swiss-Belresidences Juffair

Swiss-Belhotel International (SBI) has signed a management agreement with Hassan Lari Property Development & Management to operate Swiss-Belresidences Juffair in Bahrain. This latest announcement is not only testament to the group"s growing footprint in the GCC but also marks the debut of Swiss-Belresidences brand in Bahrain. Expected to open by the end of 2017, Swiss-Belresidences Juffair is an upper midscale hotel apartments complex featuring 129 well-appointed two and three

Swiss-Belhotel
Manama, Bahrain
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Steigenberger Alcazar-Sharm El Sheikh opens

The Steigenberger Alcazar-Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt, a new built five-star resort located in the Nabq Bay directly on the Red Sea coast, opened for business yesterday. Each of the 610 luxurious rooms is at least 46 square metres in size, 99 of them are swim up rooms with direct access to the pool. Twelve Junior Suites and two villas equipped with private pools offer even more generously proportioned accommodation.

Steigenberger
Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
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Viceroy Palm Jumeirah Resort Opening In Dubai

Viceroy Hotel Group has announced their stunning Viceroy Palm Jumeirah Dubai set to open this Spring. The destination is located beachfront on the world"s largest man-made island Palm Jumeirah, overlooking the Arabian Gulf. The resort will feature 477 luxury guest rooms and suites with spectacular architecture and innovative design headed by Yabu Pushelberg and NAO Taniyama and Associates.

Viceroy
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Centara opens first hotel in Middle East

Centara Hotels & Resorts continues to expand internationally with the opening of a four-star, 152-room hotel in Muscat. The property becomes its fifth hotel outside Thailand and first of three planned for the Middle East. The Centara Muscat Hotel is ideally located in the Omani capital"s bustling Ghala Heights business district, close to the convention Centre, Royal Opera House, and the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. It is conveniently midway between the airport and historical district, about 15 minutes from each.

Centara Grand
Muscat, Oman