IHG Hotels & Resorts debut Holiday Inn Express brand in Islamabad, Pakistan
Set to open in 2026, Holiday Inn Express & Suites, The Avenue, Islamabad will add to IHG's developing presence in the country.
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Accor Announces first property with Amsa Hospitality in Khamis Mushayt, Saudi Arabia
AS PART OF ONGOING PARTNERSHIP WITH AMSA HOSPITALITY, ACCOR IS SET TO LAUNCH 18 PROPERTIES ACROSS KEY DESTINATIONS BY 2030.
The St. Regis Red Sea Resort: The First Island Destination To Open In The Red Sea in January 2024
Situated on the pristine Ummahat Island in the Al Wajh Lagoon, The St. Regis Red Sea Resort will open to guests in January 2024. The resort will be the first private island opening in the The Red Sea, Saudi Arabia's luxury regenerative tourism destination on the west coast of the country.
IHG and RAK Properties expand partnership with the introduction of ‘Staybridge Suites Mina Al Arab’ in Ras Al Khaimah
RAK Properties PJSC, (ADX: RAKPROP), Ras Al Khaimah's leading publicly listed property developer announced that it has expanded it's strategic relationship with IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG®) with the introduction of 'Staybridge Suites Mina Al Arab' on Hayat Island.
Bahrain Harbour Embraces the Return of the Kempinski Hotel and Residences to Bahrain
Kempinski Hotels is returning to the Kingdom of Bahrain with a landmark hotel and residences in a striking new development in Bahrain Harbour. Europe's oldest luxury hotel company has inked a deal with Infracorp, which currently has more than US $3 billion in assets under management.
Marriott and Palm Hills Developments Sign Agreement to Open the Ritz-Carlton Cairo, Palm Hills in Egypt
Marriott International, Inc. (www.Marriott.com) today announced it has signed an agreement with Palm Hills Developments to open The Ritz-Carlton Cairo, Palm Hills, signaling a commitment to strengthening its portfolio of properties across the company's luxury brands in Egypt.
OMNIYAT’s announces second Dorchester Collection property in Dubai
OMNIYAT has initiated the construction of its latest project, VELA, in partnership with Dorchester Collection in Dubai. This development comes on the heels of OMNIYAT's recent acquisition of the Marasi Bay Marina in Business Bay. VELA, a brainchild of Foster + Partners for design and Gilles & Boissier for interior aesthetics, is set to be a 150-meter high structure, covering over 270,000 square feet across 30 floors. It will house 38 luxury, fully-furnished residences.
NEOM announces Siranna, its exclusive tourism escape
The Board of Directors of NEOM has unveiled Siranna, an exclusive tourism escape, and the latest destination to be announced by the sustainable regional development evolving in northwest Saudi Arabia.
ENVI Lodges expands in Oman with 2nd Scheduled Property
Luxury ecolodge brand and management company ENVI Lodges has announced plans to add a second property to its portfolio in Oman.
IHG debuts Vignette Collection brand in Doha
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world's leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of its first Vignette Collection hotel in Doha in partnership with Hospitality for Success H4S Hotels & Residences, one of Al Baladi Holding companies. Set to open by the end of Quarter 1, 2024, Velero Hotel Vignette Collection Doha Lusail is IHG's fifth Vignette Collection hotel signing in the MEA region, following those in Zimbabwe, Saudi Arabia, UAE and Kuwait. IHG continues to bring brands from its luxury & lifestyle portfolio to the region, offering its guests exceptional design, bespoke service and meaningful experiences.
IHG Hotels and Resorts boosts presence in Al Shafa, Taif with dual hotel signing in line with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030
The signing will see IHG debut Holiday Inn & Suites and Staybridge Suites brands in the city.
IHG Hotels & Resorts Expand Luxury Portfolio With Signing Of Vignette Collection At The Heart Of Europe Project In Dubai
The new hotel will be IHG's first Vignette Collection on the World Islands with signing of Marbella Resort.
Six Senses AlUla Will Invite Guests to Step Inside a Sensational Living Museum in the Saudi Arabian Desert
Six Senses has signed a hotel management agreement with AUla Development Company, fully owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), to open Six Senses AlUla in Saudi Arabia in 2027. The agreement was signed by Fabien Toscano, Chief Executive Officer of AlUla Development Company, and Neil Jacobs, Chief Executive Officer of Six Senses, in the presence of AlUla Development Company Managing Director Naif AlHamdan, at the Maraya Concert Hall.
Red Sea Global unveils Thuwal Private Retreat – a new luxury private island destination
Red Sea Global (RSG), the multi-project developer behind the world's most ambitious regenerative tourism destinations, The Red Sea and Amaala, has revealed Thuwal Private Retreat, an exclusive, buy-out only island destination set to welcome guests next year.
ENVI Lodges partners with Oman’s Ministry of Defence Pension Fund to develop brand’s first ecolodge in the Sultanate
Located in Al Jabel Al Akhdar, the sustainable lodge supports Oman's tourism development strategy focused on culture, nature and adventure.
Meliá Hotels International Will Open the Spectacular Gran Meliá Dubai Jumeirah in Port de la Mer
Meliá Hotels International remains committed to luxury tourism, expanding its presence in Dubai by signing a new Gran Meliá property in Port de La Mer, a new luxury destination located in the Jumeirah One Beach area, one of the best areas in Dubai.
Q4 Opening Planned for Khalidia Palace Hotel, Dubai
Under the umbrella of the Gloria & Mourouj Gloria brand, Deira will soon welcome the Khalidia Palace Hotel. This Dubai-based establishment will boast exclusive restaurants, round-the-clock dining options, a sophisticated lobby lounge, and a relaxing poolside café. Guests can enjoy the luxury of 24-hour in-room dining, comprehensive travel & tourism services, a well-equipped business centre, and select retail outlets.
Amaala’s Triple Bay Marina set to become a world-renowned hub for luxury yachting
Ultra-luxury wellness destination, Amaala, one of Red Sea Global's (RSG) flagship regenerative tourism developments is pleased to announce its partnership with Monaco Marina Management (M3) to establish RSG's Amaala Yacht Club which will become one of the world's premier yachting destinations.
Minor Hotels Announces New Anantara in the United Arab Emirates
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 upcoming opening of a new ultra-private luxury resort in the United Arab Emirates. The 22-key Anantara Santorini Abu Dhabi Retreat is set to launch in Q4 2023 and will provide a unique boutique escape from the city, including the option for exclusive use buy-outs.
Marriott International Will Open JW Marriott Hotel in Trojena
Rooted in sophistication, the JW Marriott Hotel in Trojena will be a haven for luxury travelers who seek an ultra-premium escape paired with exceptional service and well-being experiences. The property will be situated in The Bow which is anticipated to be a futuristic water world which will combine nature with technology to make for a unique living environment. Immersed inside the Lake and surrounded by a mountainscape, the substructure will be designed to withstand the weight and pressure of the surrounding water while remaining spaces will be easily adaptable to allow for multi-season use including an atrium capable of hosting largescale events. Plans for the hotel include 500 luxury rooms and suites, and extensive entertainment and recreational offerings including a ballroom, meeting spaces, five dining venues, a fitness club, a kids club, swimming pools and a spa.