Nakheel to partner with Hilton Worldwide for new hotel at Dubai’s Jumeirah Village
Dubai master developer Nakheel today signed a Letter of Intent with Hilton Worldwide to manage a new, 256-room hotel at Jumeirah Village Triangle.
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Atlas Hotels Opens its 9th Tel Aviv Hotel on Rothschild Boulevard
TEL AVIV, Israel -- Set in an impressive round building with eight floors on the corner of Rothschild and Nahmani, the new stylish urban boutique hotel, 65 Hotel, will open on September 1st, 2016. Combining understated elegance and luxurious comfort all 74 spacious rooms in the hotel offer magnificent city views.
Rezidor announces three new hotels in the UAE strengthening its footprint in the region
Rezidor, one of the most dynamic hotel companies worldwide and part of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, announces the signing of three new properties in the UAE: the Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Waterfront and the Park Inn by Radisson Resort Ras Al Khaimah Marjan Island will already welcome the first guests in Q2-2017. The Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Canal View will open its doors in Q1-2018.
Hilton to Introduce Two New Brands to Kuwait at The Avenues Mall
Hilton and Al-Rai Real Estate Co - owned by Mabanee Co - announced plans today which will seeConrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton's smart luxury hotel brand, and midscaleHilton Garden Inn open their doors to guests in early 2019. The development forms part of an ambitious expansion project which will see almost $1billion devoted towards solidifying the position of The Avenues Mall in Kuwait City as one of the world's top retail destinations.
Starwood Expands Its Presence in Saudi Arabia with New Sheraton in Makkah
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced its further expansion in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with the signing of a new Sheraton in the holy city of Makkah. Owned by Altayyar Travel Group Holding Company (TDWL: ALTAYYAR AB), Sheraton Makkah Jabal Al Kaaba is scheduled to open by the end of the year. The hotel is located close to the new expansion of the mosque and will provide guests with special access and views of the holy Haram.
Gemstone Real Estate Development selects Kempinski Residences SA to operate its prestigious Business Bay Tower
Gemstone Real Estate Development (Gemstone), announced today the signing of a strategic partnership with Kempinski Residences S.A. (Kempinski) to manage and operate its new project: Kempinski Residences Business Bay.
Warwick Hotels And Resorts' Collection Welcomes The Mist Hotel & Spa
Warwick Hotels and Resorts is proud to announce a new addition to its Collection, The Mist Hotel & Spa By Warwick, located in Ehden – Lebanon. The luxurious Hotel, situated in the northern mountains of Lebanon, around 1 hour and half away from Lebanon's capital Beirut, opened its door early July 2016. It boasts spectacular views of Ehden valley & the Mediterranean Sea horizon and benefits from Ehden's famous location on the Mar Sarkis Moutain overlooking coastal towns and villages and of the region gastronomy. The Mist Hotel & Spa is conveniently located within walking distance of all this village's attractions.
Dusit and ACES Development to open DusitPrincess ACES in Middle East
Dusit Hotels and Resorts recently signed a Management Agreement with ACES Property Development to operate DusitPrincess ACES Dubai, a new hotel apartment project within Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates. This will be Dusit Hotels and Resorts' sixth property in the Middle East.
Swiss International to open hotel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia with Swiss Spirit Hotel & Suites
Swiss International proudly announces the opening of Swiss Spirit Hotel & Suites Metropolitan in Riyadh which is expected to start its operations by the end of 2016. The new facility's location at the Olaya District, also known as the commercial heart of the city serves as a huge leverage point for the brand as it draws not only the travellers interested in business but also the shopaholics interested in luxury shopping allowing a larger influx of guests to the property.
Hard Rock Hotel Dubai Marina, The First Hard Rock Hotel In The Middle East
The City of Gold is about to take on a new attitude with the addition of Hard Rock Hotel Dubai Marina. Of course, we're not moving in quietly. As our first hotel in the United Arab Emirates, we are making our mark in Dubai's second tallest building, the Marina 101 development. Rock stars finally have a place to call home in the UAE, with 288 decked out rooms in the first 33 floors of this 101-story masterpiece.
HAMA MEA Hosts First General Assembly
The Middle Eastern affiliate of the globally renowned Hospitality Asset Managers Association (HAMA) hosted its first annual general assembly during AHIC 2016. The event was attended by professional asset managers & senior executives from leading Hospitality real estate investment organizations from across the region.
The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management Partners with Hospitality Asset Managers Association MEA
The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management (EAHM), one of the world's leading hospitality management schools and part of Jumeirah Group, recently signed a cooperation agreement with the Hospitality Asset Managers Association of Middle East and Africa (HAMA MEA).
Centro Shaheen Jeddah, first lifestyle affordable hotel brand in KSA prepares for opening
Rotana, is getting ready to celebrate the opening of its first hotel in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the Centro Shaheen Jeddah. Perfectly suited for business and leisure travelers, the Centro Shaheen features 252 modern, stylish, contemporary and affordable rooms and studios.
Renewed hope for Israels hotels as investor interest shows growth, says HVS report
London -- Israels hotel pipeline remains strong and, buoyed by new laws facilitating hotel developments, investor interest is expected to grow further in the country, according to a new report from global hotel consultancy HVS.While the impact of continuing terrorist activity has resulted in fewer visitors travelling to Israel, those cities with strong corporate-driven business, such as Tel Aviv, have proven to be more resilient than mainly leisure-driven markets such as Jerusalem and the Dead Sea area, the report highlights.Over the past year, the country saw a 25% drop in the number of Russian visitors, while Italian visitation fell by 19%. As a result, hotel occupancies and average rates have been under pressure, said report co-author Jill Barthel, associate, HVS London.Despite this, the number of visitors from Germany, the UK and France has improved since the 2014 summer conflict, with the German and UK markets proving particularly resilient, recording remarkable growth of around 20% and 18% in 2015, respectively. Not only did visitor numbers from those markets rise, but also the investment appetite of both domestic and international developers seems unsatiated, added Barthel.Israel currently has a healthy development pipeline of some 7,600 hotel rooms. Around 2,000 of these are affiliated with international hotel brands, accounting for 27% of the total pipeline. The strongest investment interest is being shown in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, as well as the northern coastal areas. A new regulation, introduced by the Knesset earlier this year aiming to speed up the completion of hotel developments and enable up to 20% of each hotel to be classified for residential purposes, is expected to stimulate demand further still.Nevertheless, the number of bednights accounted for by international visitors to Israel fell in 2015 by 10.5%, indicating that many people reduced their stays. Airbnb has also claimed around 5% of hotel bednights, constituting a non-neglectable competitor to regular hotels whose impact the Israel Hotel Association is actively trying to limit by fighting for the implementation of tax laws and stricter regulation on this market.The overall outlook for Israel isnt as negative as might be perceived though, considering the prevailing geo-political environment. Overall, investment appetite in the country has not weakened over the past year so the outlook for Israels hotel sector gives reason for positivity and renewed hope, concluded Russell Kett, chairman, HVS London.To download a full copy of the report Trends and opportunities: Israel Hotel market Overiew 2016 by Russell Kett and Jill Barthel click http://www.hvs.com/article/7731/israel-hotel-market-overview-2016/
Kempinski Hotels Unveils Kempinski Al Othman Hotel Al Khobar
Kempinski Al Othman Hotel Al Khobar has officially opened its doors to welcome visitors and guests. As Europe's oldest luxury hotel group, Kempinski is synonymous with personal service and hospitality. It is complemented by the exclusivity and individuality of its properties, personified in its new hotel located on at the crossroads of Al Khobar, Dhahran and Dammam on King Saud Road offering spectacular view of the city.
Swiss International enters the Kingdom of Bahrain with the signing of the Swiss International Palace Hotel
The Palace hotel (formerly known as the Ramada Palace hotel) concluded a franchise agreement with Swiss International, with effect from July 1, 2016. The signing took place on Monday June 20th at the hotel in Gudaibiya Avenue Road in Manama, Bahrain. The Managing Director of the owning company, Sheikh Mohammad Sajid and the Chairman of Swiss International, Mr. Henri Kennedie signed the agreement in the presence of the management team of the hotel, under the guidance of Mr. Harish K. Bhojwani, the hotel's General Manager.
Dubai Parks and Resorts on track to open in October
Dubai Parks & Resorts (DPR), the Middle East's largest integrated theme park destination, is set to open its many gates to the public in October this year. This massive amusement park in Dubai will incorporate motiongate™ Dubai, Bollywood Parks™ Dubai, Legoland® Dubai and Legoland® Water Park. Each of these unique parks will offer guests a variety of entertainment options that have been built to international standards.
By Patience Klaas, Outreach Executive, Sekari
Swiss International signs Agreement with Al Zamil Real Estate Group for hotel in Al Qassim
Swiss International is glad to announce the signing of the management agreement with the Al Zamil real estate group to develop the Swiss International Hotel & Resort at Al Qassim Touristic city project.
Second Galveston Resort Joins The Holiday Inn Club Vacations® Brand
The Holiday Inn Club Vacations® brand, developed and exclusively operated by Orange Lake Holdings through a marketing alliance with InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), announced today the addition of the 230-villa Galveston Seaside Resort to the Holiday Inn Club Vacations brand portfolio. The Holiday Inn Club Vacations brand now includes 22 resorts with more than 6,900 villas in 12 states. A new sales center is also under construction at the resort, which will provide additional Holiday Inn Club® sales opportunities in the Texas market.
Rezidor announces two new hotels in Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Rezidor, one of the most dynamic hotel companies worldwide and part of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, announces two new hotels in Dammam: the mid-scale Park Inn by Radisson Hotel & Residence Dammam Industrial City will feature 300 units and open in 2016. The upper-upscale Radisson Blu Hotel Dammam Al Faisaliyah with 260 keys is scheduled to welcome the first guests in 2018. Rezidor already operates a Park Inn by Radisson in Dammam, so increases its local portfolio to 3 hotels with 650 rooms and serviced apartments.