Announcements

Rove Introduces Rove Home

The fun-loving and quirky homegrown UAE brand, Rove Hotels, is taking its first steps into the branded residential housing market with the launch of Rove Home, an extension of the Rove brand into this increasingly popular space. As a brand that has been committed to catering to the needs of its target guests, and one that has long been associated with extended stays, Rove Home is a full-fledged step into providing the ultimate comfort-living experience.

IHG Introduces Kimpton Brand in the Middle East with a Contract Signing in Saudi Arabia's KAFD

IHG Hotels & Resorts, one the of the world's largest hotel groups, with 6000 hotels across 18 brands, has signed a management agreement with The King Abdullah Financial District Management and Development Company (KAFD DMC), a subsidiary of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), to bring the first Kimpton hotel in the region to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Earth Shore, Marjan Island Planned for 2025 Opening

When Earth Shore opens in 2025, it will have farm-to-table dining, cooking classes, pop-up shops supporting local talent, family activities, wellness programs, and more. Earth Hotels work with leading partners in entertainment, nightlife, and fitness. Guests will be able to enjoy outdoor activities like electric motorbikes and mountain climbing, or indoor activities like CrossFit, muay Thai, and yoga.

Wynn Al Marjan Island unveils design vision

Wynn Resorts, Limited (Nasdaq: WYNN) has announced the name of its new multi-billion-dollar integrated resort, debuting in Ras Al Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates (UAE): Wynn Al Marjan Island. The Company also unveiled the design vision of its first-ever beachfront resort, which is inspired by the tranquil seascape of Al Marjan Island, a group of four islands. The resort is being developed with local partners Marjan LLC, and RAK Hospitality Holding LLC.

Minor Hotels Announces Expansion of Tivoli Brand in Middle East With Upcoming Debut in Oman

Minor Hotels, a hotel owner, operator, and investor, currently with a portfolio of 530 hotels and resorts in 56 countries across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, the Americas, Africa and the Indian Ocean, announces the expansion of its Tivoli Hotels & Resorts brand in the Middle East region, with the upcoming addition of a property in Oman. The 180-key Tivoli Muscat Hotel & Residences will begin development in the Omani capital later this year, with the property slated to launch in 2026.

221-Key Mondrian Abu Dhabi Announced for 2024

Ennismore, the fastest-growing lifestyle hospitality company, today announces it will open Mondrian Abu Dhabi, the brand's first project in the United Arab Emirates, in collaboration with Al Hazoom Group. Opening in 2024 and located in the city's bustling downtown area alongside the Abu Dhabi canal, Mondrian Abu Dhabi will be a spectacular hotel providing waterfront views overlooking both Reem Island and Maryah Island and direct views of the city skyline. The project has already broken ground and will join the Mondrian portfolio of seven operating hotels.

Browns Hotel Group relaunch their renovated boutique hotel near Rothschild Boulevard, Tel Aviv

19-room boutique hotel, Villa Brown, is being relaunched by Browns Hotel Group following major renovations. Located in the heart of the White City, next to the infamous Rothschild Boulevard, this former private house established in 1932, provides the ideal location for visitors to absorb the culture of Tel Aviv. Each of the 19 rooms boast elegant high ceilings, quaint balconies that overlook the city, and shining wooden floors, all details that remain in keeping with the hotel's stylish history. Whilst the rooms are classic in their style, each have modern accessories that ensure a hospitality experience characteristic of the 21st century. The hotel is surrounded by a plethora of Tel Aviv's finest shops, restaurants, bars and event spots, meaning that guests are not short of things to do.

Radisson Hotel Group announces eighth hotel in Riyadh

Situated in the capital city of Saudi Arabia and within walking distance of the city center and its state-of the art Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center, Radisson Blu Hotel, Riyadh Convention & Exhibition Center is ideal for business and leisure travelers looking for a sophisticated atmosphere and a base from which to conduct their business and enjoying luxurious relaxation. Additional destination highlights include vast shopping malls, impressive skyscrapers, and cultural offerings, including the King ʿAbd al-ʿAzīz Historical Centre, the National Museum, and the National Library.

IHG to expand lifestyle portfolio In Saudi Arabia with the signing of Hotel Indigo in Mohammed Bin Salman Nonprofit City

IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world's leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a Management Agreement with Mohammed Bin Salman Nonprofit City for a new Hotel Indigo within the city near the Irqah area along Wadi Hanifa in Riyadh. Set to open in 2025, with basement works already completed, the new hotel adds to IHG's robust growth plans across various new developments that align with the Kingdom's Vision 2030 tourism strategy.