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April 4, 2016

Westin Hotels & Resorts Debuts in Qatar with the Opening of the Westin Doha Hotel & Spa

Starwood Hotels & Resorts (NYSE:HOT), just celebrated the grand opening of The Westin Doha Hotel & Spa, in partnership with Ghanem Al Thani Holdings, headed by Sheikh Ghanem al Thani. Located in the heart of Qatar's rapidly growing capital, the hotel is poised to introduce a new level of wellness to downtown Doha. This opening marks Westin's debut in the country and reinforce the brand's growth in the region, with hotels opening in the UAE, Jordan, Oman and Saudi Arabia within the next three years.

March 31, 2016

Hilton Worldwide Unveils Brand New Hotel In Egypt

Hilton Hotels & Resorts today announces the official opening of Hilton Alexandria King's Ranch. The hotel marks Hilton Worldwide's (NYSE: HLT) 18thin Egypt, showcasing the company's commitment to expanding its operations and further strengthening its presence in the country.

Alexandria, Egypt

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March 30, 2016

Qatar's Aiana to open 611-room hotel in Saudi | hoteliermiddleeast.com

Aiana Hotels & Resorts has announced plans to open a new hotel in the Saudi city of Makkah. Doha-based Aiana Makkah is scheduled to open in the third quarter of 2016, company officials said at an event in Doha that marked Aiana's first anniversary.

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Makkah, Saudi Arabia

March 30, 2016

Jumeirah Al Naseem Breezes Into Dubai This Summer

Jumeirah Al Naseem, Madinat Jumeirah's newest hotel will open during summer 2016, marking the completion of one of the world's leading luxury resorts.With construction of the 430-room 'resort within a resort' well underway, reservations are now open from 29 March 2016 for stays after 1 October 2016.Arabic for 'sea breeze', the name 'Al Naseem' reflects both the unrivalled location of the hotel and the unique inside-out design, which evokes a sense of calm and relaxation for those seeking an 'alternative' Dubai experience. Jumeirah Al Naseem is set in the midst of a two kilometre stretch of sand, reaching from Jumeirah Beach Hotel in the east to Jumeirah Al Qasr in the west, overlookingBurj Al Arab Jumeirah and the Arabian Gulf. As such, its opening will mark both the completion of Madinat Jumeirah - 'the Arabian Resort of Dubai' – and the final chapter in Jumeirah Group's transformation of a stretch of Dubai's coastline into a major touristic destination.Reflecting the advancement of the construction, a "Topping Out" ceremony was conducted last week to mark this momentous occasion. The ceremony was attended by Madinat Jumeirah's Resort General Manager Margaret Paul, Jumeirah Al Naseem's General Manager Richard Alexander and senior members of Mirage Leisure and Development, their consultants Woods Bagot and Aurecon, and Al Futtaim-Carillion, the Main Contractor.Bringing a fresh new feel of energy, exuberance and excitement to Madinat Jumeirah, Jumeirah Al Naseem aims to show a different side of Dubai, appealing to those discerning travellers who like to explore and may not have considered Dubai before. It joins the grand Jumeirah Al Qasr, the peaceful and recently renovated Jumeirah Mina A'Salam and the exquisite summerhouses of Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf, to become the fourth hotel within the Arabian Resort of Dubai.Reservations are open from 29 March 2016 via Jumeirah's website www.jumeirah.com, through its reservation centre and partner agents for stays after 1October 2016.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

March 29, 2016

StayWell announces its first Saudi Arabia Property – Park Regis Makkah

Australia's largest privately owned hotel management company StayWell Hospitality Group (SWHG) today announced the signing of a management agreement to open and operate the company's first Park Regis properties in Makkah Saudi Arabia.

Makkah, Saudi Arabia

March 29, 2016

Madinat Jumeirah celebrates the opening of the new Fort Island

Madinat Jumeirah, the Arabian Resort of Dubai, held a launch party at Fort Island to mark the opening of the new outdoor events space. Around 200 guests attended including media representatives, long-term sales partners and VIP influencers.Margaret Paul, Resort General Manager, welcomed guests with a speech: "We are delighted to host our closest partners and clients at the new Fort Island at Madinat Jumeirah, one of the city's most innovative and exclusive outdoor venues. This redevelopment demonstrates our commitment to continually enhance the guest experience and we look forward to catering for a larger and wider range of prestigious events for the meetings, incentives, conference and events (MICE) industry."A 3D mapping wall displayed Arabic pattern projections, showcasing options for client events and Tai Chi and Kung Fu techniques were conducted by Master Can, a 34th- generation warrior monk of the Shaolin Temple. Guests were invited to try a special menu designed by Resort Executive Chef Dirk Haltenhof. The Palladium Electric Band performed and the evening was closed by a DJ.Madinat Jumeirah offers the largest hotel event space in the United Arab Emirates. The new expansion was completed in October 2015. Set over 1,750 square meters, the space has tripled in size and is set to host banquets, parties, exhibitions, product launches, music concerts, weddings, sports events and festivals for up to 1,400 people. In the past six months the space was converted to host several international events including Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF), the World Economic Forum, the Museum of the Future and Art Dubai.Fort Island is connected to the resort by four bridges and guests can also access the venue by the traditional wooden abra boats when staying in one of Madinat Jumeirah's three hotels. Its privileged location, steps away from the bustling Souk Madinat, the 600- seater outdoor amphitheatre, Madinat Theatre and the nearest hotel, Jumeirah Mina A'Salam makes Fort Island a one-of-a-kind venue for spectacular events.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

March 21, 2016

Rotana expands footprint in GCC with the opening of Downtown Rotana in Bahrain

Rotana, one of the leading hotel management companies in the Middle East, Africa, South Asia and Eastern Europe, today launched its newest property in Bahrain – the five-star hotel Downtown Rotana, which was inaugurated by H.E. Zayed R. Al Zayani, Bahrain's Minister of Industry, Commerce and Tourism, in the presence of a number of esteemed guests.

Manama, Bahrain

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March 21, 2016

The All-New Four Seasons Hotel Dubai International Financial Centre has Opened

In a city of superlatives, where each day seems to bring something bigger, brighter and bolder (it's known as the city that holds the world record for the most world records with good reason), the leading global luxury hospitality brand presents something entirely different: the all-new, intimately scaled Four Seasons Hotel Dubai International Financial Centre. At eight stories and with just 106 guest accommodations, Four Seasons Hotel DIFC is redefining the very meaning of luxury.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

March 16, 2016

Historic Muscat Set To Welcome Hilton Garden Inn

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) today announced the signing of a management agreement with the Muscat National Development and Investment Company to open Hilton Garden Inn Muscat - Al Khuwair, the global hospitality company's first hotel in Muscat and second in the The Sultanate of Oman. Located on the country's northern coastline, Muscat is home to the seat of government, as well as a popular destination for business and leisure tourism.

March 15, 2016

HMH - Hospitality Management Holdings Continues Expansion in Oman

Muzn Oman Commercial (S.A.O.C.) signed a management agreement today with HMH - Hospitality Management Holdings to operate Corp Muscat Al Muzn Hotel. The upscale 3-star hotel, with a built-up area of 12301m2 will be part of Al Muzn project that was promoted by MAJAN Development Company S.A.O.C. and being developed along with its strategic partners, as a mixed-use, one-stop destination offering multiple facilities. These include a shopping mall as well as a luxury wellness centre.

March 15, 2016

Rankin County Welcomes Latest Hilton Garden Inn

Hilton Garden Inn, Hilton Worldwide's (NYSE: HLT) upscale global brand of hotels, today announced the opening ofHilton Garden Inn Jackson/Flowood. The property, which will be owned by Laurel Park Hotel, LLC and managed by CDA Hospitality, LLC, brings 112 new rooms to the Hilton Garden Inn brand of more than 665 hotels worldwide.

Flowood , Mississippi, United Arab Emirates

March 4, 2016

Meliá Hotels International announces its first Gran Meliá hotel in Iran alongside a leading Iranian industrial & developer group

Meliá Hotels International has announced its entry into the Iranian market with the first five-star branded hotel to be managed by an international hotel company, the Gran Melia Ghoo Hotel, located in the largest mixed residential, commercial and hotel complex to be developed in Iran, currently being built in Salman Shahr, a popular holiday destination on the Caspian Sea. The Spanish hotel chain thus takes an important step to becoming one of the leading international hotel groups in Iran, a country which expects to see significant tourism development after the lifting of sanctions that have restricted foreign investment since 2006.

March 3, 2016

Starwood Hotels & Resorts to Bring Aloft Brand to Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced it has signed an agreement with Mr. Rashid Al Abbar to open a 192-room Aloft on Dubai's iconic man-made island – Palm Jumeirah. Scheduled to open in 2017, Aloft Dubai, The Palm will be the brand's first resort in the Middle East, complete with beach access, when it opens its doors as the first mid-market hotel brand on the island.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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February 29, 2016

Carlson Rezidor announces the first Radisson RED in Dubai

Rezidor, one of the most dynamic hotel groups worldwide and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, introduces the lifestyle select brand Radisson RED to Dubai. Located in Dubai's Silicon Oasis, a community designed to facilitate and promote modern technology based industries, the 171-room Radisson RED Dubai Silicon Oasis is expected to open in Q3 2018.

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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February 29, 2016

Deira Islands first project to open in 2017 | hoteliermiddleeast.com

Two-kilometre night souq to be one of the first major projects opening on Deira Islands in Q1 2017. The first project slated for opening will consist of 5,300 stores and nearly 100 quayside cafes and restaurants, according to Nakheel in a Gulf News report. Considered to be the biggest development project undertaken in Deira, the islands include the construction of hotels, hotel apartments, multi-purpose buildings and marinas.

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Deira Island, United Arab Emirates

February 26, 2016

Steigenberger Alcazar Resort to open in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt

The new five-star Steigenberger Alcazar Resort, set in a beach location directly on the Red Sea coast, will be ready to receive its first guests from mid-May. This will already be Steigenberger's eighth venture in Egypt. Three contracts have been signed during the last three years.

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Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt

February 25, 2016

Shangri-la Hotel, Doha: An Urban Oasis Opens In The Dynamic Qatari Capital

Shangri-La Hotel, Doha, the gleaming 50-storey property located in the commercial district of West Bay, celebrated its grand opening yesterday with His Excellency Sheikh Abdullah Bin Nasser Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, The Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior for the State of Qatar, local dignitaries and other city officials attending a unique ribbon- cutting ceremony that reflects the hotel's signature blend of Asian and Arabian hospitality. A life-sized portrait of His Royal Highness the Emir and His Royal Highness the Father Emir will also be unveiled.The hotel, designed to resemble a falcon's head in recognition of Qatari falconry – the country's historic and elite pastime – is adorned with museum-quality art pieces honouring the rich heritage of the Qatari peninsula which are on loan from the Sheikh Faisal Collection. Strategically located close to the business and diplomatic areas, Shangri-La Hotel, Doha offers a direct link to the City Centre Mall, the city's largest mall, and is only five minutes from the waterfront promenade.

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February 22, 2016

Dubai hotel to create rainforest in the desert | hotelsmag.com

Hotel guests in Dubai looking for some relief from the desert heat will have a luxurious way to escape: The planned Rosemont Hotel & Residences will include a 75,000-square-foot (6,968-square-meter) rainforest, complete with a sand- free beach and stream.

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates

February 22, 2016

DAMAC Properties Announces ‘AYKON City’

DAMAC Properties Chairman Hussain Sajwani announces launch of another Dubai icon and one of Dubai's largest real estate projects on the Sheikh Zayed road overlooking the Dubai Canal

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates

February 22, 2016

Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi At Al Maryah Island Is Opening In May

With its opening in the UAE capital just a few months away, Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island is now confirming reservations for arrivals beginning May 1, 2016. Inspired by the city's modern Arabic aesthetic, the 34-story glass tower shimmers with a pattern of long vertical "baguettes" in the vibrant colours of textile displays in local souks. A beautiful design detail, they are also among many environmentally advanced, energy-saving features of the all-new building.

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates