Rezidor, one of the most dynamic hotel companies worldwide and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, announces the Radisson Blu Residence Al Sufouh in Dubai/UAE. The upper upscale property featuring 264 serviced apartments is schedule to welcome the first guests in Q4 2017.
Langham Hospitality Group has signed its first hotel in Qatar with the announcement of Langham Place, Lusail, Doha. Located in the newly planned city of Lusail which 23 kilometers north of the capital of Doha, the luxury hotel will comprise of 238 rooms, 90 luxury serviced residences and 56 residences units within the development's new marina waterfront. Developed by RSG (Real Estate Services Group) and managed by Langham Hospitality Group, the hotel will be part of the first phase of the Lusail City development and is located at close proximity to Lusail Iconic Stadium – the scene of the opening and final matches of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The mixed-use project will span a gross built up area of 83,975 square meters and will feature a 207-meter high landmark tower overlooking the Arabian Gulf, with four above-ground podium levels and 34 upper levels. There will be six branded duplex sky villas at the top of the podium, residential apartments up to 17th floor, and the Langham Place hotel occupying the highest floors. Robert Warman, chief executive officer of Langham Hospitality Group states, "This hotel in Doha will be a welcome addition to the brand which has already established a strong presence in major cities such as London, New York, Chicago, Sydney, Hong Kong, and Shanghai. With all the great infrastructure and world-class events happening in Qatar, we are very fortunate to enhance our presence in the Middle East during these exciting times." Ali Taimour, chief executive officer of RSG said, "We are delighted to partner with Langham Hospitality Group to bring something new and exciting to the Qatari hospitality market. The design of Langham Place in Lusail City will embrace a contemporary arts theme which is very much in keeping with the luxury hotel brand." The signing of this hotel points to the growing presence of the Langham Hotels & Resorts brand in the Middle East further to the recent announcements of The Langham, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai (slated to open in 2017) and Langham Place, Downtown Dubai (opening 2018). Scheduled to open in 2018, Langham, Place, Lusail will introduce the contemporary style of the brand to the Arabian peninsula with additional Langham signature experiences that include the exclusive Club Lounge and award winning Chuan spa treatments that are based on ancient Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) philosophies and practices. Langham Place, Lusail will provide extensive food and beverage outlets including the signature bar and grill concept, The Place for all-day dining, Ming Court Chinese restaurant (reminiscent of its Michelin-starred namesake in Hong Kong), a specialty restaurant, and a salon that will serve the brand's renowned afternoon tea service. For corporate meetings and events, the property will also offer extensive facilities including a Grand Ballroom, three multi-purpose function rooms, a screening room, an events centre and a VIP bridal room.
ARJ Holding L.L.C has announced soft launch of its first property 'La Verda Dubai Marina Suites & Villas'. It is located on the Marina touching the waterfront with over 100 meter long frontage. ARJ Holding has developed its own brand & service philosophy, 'La Verda Be Home' with the promise to create a Guest experience which is warm & caring, personalized & engaging as well as informal & friendly. The accommodation products are keeping in mind needs and expectations of high-end leisure families traveling on vacation.
Responding to heightened demand in the Middle East for high-quality, midscale accommodations, Wyndham Hotel Group today announced plans to open four new hotels across Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Bahrain under its growing, globally-recognised, Ramada Worldwide® flag.
Today, the Ascend Hotel Collection from Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's leading hotel companies, announced continued Caribbean growth with the addition of the elegant 25-room Opus Hotel in Georgetown, Guyana on the coast of South America to its growing list of unique upscale properties. The Opus is the twelfth hotel in Choice Hotels' Caribbean portfolio.
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's largest hotel companies, announced it has signed an agreement with Integrated 32 West Randolph LLC, an affiliate of Murphy Asset Management, LLC to develop a new Cambria hotel & suites in the Loop area of downtown Chicago, IL. The 198-room, 21-story Cambria property will be located above the Ford Center for the Performing Arts Oriental Theatre at 32 W. Randolph St., and is expected to open in September 2017.
The 112-suite SpringHill Suites by Marriott in Houston, Texas is scheduled to open this Friday. Located at 5851 Rogerdale Road, the SpringHill Suites Houston Westchase will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned by Vindhyavasini Hospitality and managed by Unique Hospitality of Houston, Texas.
Just a year after opening its first hotel in the city, Four Seasons unveils a second and completely distinct choice for today's sophisticated global travellers: the all-new Four Seasons Hotel Dubai International Financial Centre.
Swiss International is proud to unveil the first extended stay hotel ever under the brand name: Swiss International The Residences in Jeddah. It is the 3rd hotel of the company in Saudi-Arabia, where the Company has plans to expand to 30 hotels in 5 years. Earlier the Swiss International Park hotel in Baljurashi (Al Baha region) and the 46 rooms Swiss Spirit Hotel & Suites – Turaif were announced.
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Inc., today announced the debut of the St. Regis brand in Dubai with the opening of The St. Regis Dubai. Owned by Al Habtoor Group, the hotel introduces uncompromising experiences with its luxurious bespoke hospitality, eight exceptional culinary venues, the first Iridium Spa in Dubai, a fleet of Bentleys as well as the first Bentley Suite in the Middle East which will be unveiled in early 2016.
Leading German hospitality company, Steigenberger Hotel Group has opened its first property in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) – the five-star, waterfront Steigenberger Hotel Business Bay in Dubai. The flagship Steigenberger Dubai is right at the heart of the city close to the iconic Burj Khalifa – the world's tallest tower and the Dubai Mall in the cosmopolitan Downtown neighbourhood. The hotel's 367 rooms include 28 suites designed for business and city leisure travellers while its four restaurants, which offer a variety of cuisine, all have fabulous views over Business Bay. There is also a banqueting and conference area – with a daylight ballroom for 450 people, four meeting room options, a board room, library and outdoor terraces. Leisure facilities include a spa, fitness centre, and pool terrace – all with panoramic city views. Underground car parking is available. Puneet Chhatwal, CEO of Steigenberger Hotels AG, commented: "This new hotel at Business Bay re-affirms our commitment to international growth in general and the Middle East in particular. "Dubai is now one of the world's leading tourism and business hubs and the perfect springboard to this important region. The new hotel is symbolic of our growing international presence at strategically important locations made possible through teaming with like-minded and expansion-oriented partners." Further Steigenberger-managed properties currently in the pipeline include the InterCityHotel Culture Village in Dubai, and the Steigenberger Hotel Airport Road Doha. Siegfried Nierhaus, Vice President Middle East, Steigenberger Hotel Group said: "It is our committed ambition to deliver and cater to our customers with a flavour of German hospitality driven by service, passion and tradition is now a reality in Dubai's Business Bay. Guests will receive the very highest quality of hotel product and service." The property is owned by Twenty14 Holdings, the hospitality investment arm of LuLu Group International, the Abu Dhabi-based retail giant. The company is focussed on acquisitions and management of assets worldwide. Adeeb Ahamed, Managing Director of Twenty14 Holding, said: "We are proud to be associated with the Steigenberger Hotel Group to bring its first five-property in the region. "Our vision is to be the most preferred hospitality company with an exclusive portfolio of world-class properties, which are unique in design, service and functionality. We believe that the new hotel truly complements our vision and will encapsulate an absolutely remarkable experience that would make it the most sought after meeting point in Dubai."
Shangri-La International Hotel Management Limited and Assila Investments today signed a contract for the management and operation of a 236-room hotel and serviced residences development in Jeddah, the second-largest city in Saudi Arabia and the principle gateway to Mecca. Slated to open in early 2018 Shangri-La Hotel, Jeddah will be the first Shangri-La in Saudi Arabia and an iconic landmark in the Middle East.
Hilton Garden Inn, Hilton Worldwide's (NYSE: HLT) award-winning brand of hotels, today announced the opening of Hilton Garden Inn Dubai Al Mina, the second of three mid-scale properties to open in the city.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a contract with Tamdeen Group to develop a 261-room Grand Hyatt hotel in Kuwait. Expected to open in 2020, the newly built hotel will be an integral part of 360 MALL, an iconic premier luxury shopping destination that integrates retail, leisure and entertainment under one roof. Grand Hyatt Kuwait will mark the fifth Grand Hyatt hotel in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), after the opening of Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi in 2016.
The 251-key Shaza Hotel in Makkah is due to open within the next 12 months, whilst the 205-key hotel in the capital of the Kingdom, currently under development, is due to open in 2017. Commenting on the signing, Simon Coombs, President and CEO of Shaza Hotels, said: "Following the opening of Shaza Al Madina and the signing of Shaza Jeddah, we have been actively searching for the right opportunities to increase our portfolio of hotels in the Kingdom. We are very proud and honoured to have been selected by Al-Rajhi Investments as the operator for these luxury properties in Makkah and Riyadh. Our companies share common values and objectives. In close coordination with Al Rajhi Investments, Shaza Hotels are crafting hotels that we hope will be admired for their design, services and people."
UAE master developer Nakheel is planning to partner with one of Thailand's leading hotel groups, Centara Hotels & Resorts, to create a 550-room resort at Dubai's newest tourism hotspot – Deira Islands. The upscale beachfront resort, complete with its own waterpark, would be the first Centara establishment in the UAE, adding another international name to the growing collection of new hotel brands in Dubai. The resort and waterpark would be located within easy reach of Nakheel's Deira Mall and Deira Islands Night Souk, which will have 6,400 shops, restaurants and cafes between them.
Swiss International is proud to announce the arrival of the first 2 hotels in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The chain will be entering the market with the 60 rooms Swiss International Park hotel in Baljurashi (Al Baha region) and the 46 rooms Swiss Spirit Hotel & Suites – Turaif.Swiss International's partner in the Middle East, HDG from Dammam, will operate the hotels. Both the hotels will have a Swiss Café- Restaurant & Lounge, a Grill Room, a Moods Shisha Lounge, Eventives for Meetings & Events, an Inspirations Gym & Pool and for the frequent travelers the Swiss Select LoungeMr. Naji AlShiha, the CEO for Swiss International Middle East & HDG comments: "We are very pleased to be able to formally introduce both Swiss International – and the Swiss Spirit brands in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It's quite exciting also for us to have these new hotels under our Swiss International wings. The locations Baljurashi in the Al Baha region and Turaif in the Northern Borders province have been requesting good international hotels for years. Now with Swiss International we are able to offer top international hospitality in these markets."
Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) today celebrated the arrival of its award winning, mid-scale brand - Hilton Garden Inn into the UAE, with the unveiling of an edible Dubai skyline - created using the brand's signature breakfast waffles.
POINT 1: Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced an agreement with Sulaiman Abdulaziz Al Rajhi Real Estate Investments Company LLC, to launch Four Points by Sheraton Makkah Al Naseem. Scheduled to open in Q2 2016, the hotel will be the brand's largest property globally, with over 1,000 rooms, and will be located in the Al Naseem district on the outskirts of central Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) today announced the opening ofDoubleTree by Hilton Doha - Old Town, in the rapidly expanding business district of Qatar's capital."As one of the world's key commercial capitals, Doha is a critical market for our growing footprint in the Middle East, and we are thrilled to bring the DoubleTree by Hilton brand to Qatar," said John Greenleaf, global head, DoubleTree by Hilton. "In addition to welcoming global business travelers, DoubleTree by Hilton Doha - Old Town will provide the perfect place for leisure travelers to relax and have the best experiences this marvelous destination has to offer, whether they are visiting for a major sporting event or to see the iconic Museum of Islamic Art."The hotel features 187 guestrooms and suites - each of which boast floor to ceiling windows with panoramic city views, and flexible meeting and events facilities, including a boardroom, ballroom and three meeting rooms, and inviting dining and lounge venues. Additionally, the hotel offers business and fitness centers, a sauna, steam room, and rooftop pool. The hotel's relaxing open air lounge, Pure, is perfect to enjoy breathtaking views and a light meal, refreshing drink or luxurious Shisha under the stars. Alternatively, guests can enjoy a lively open-kitchen à la carte experience at the hotel's fresh and urban restaurant, Open.As the cultural and commercial capital of Qatar, Doha attracts both leisure and business travelers. This contemporary hotel is in close proximity to key business and government administration offices, including the financial district and port, as well as Doha's famous waterfront promenade, the Corniche, and the Museum of Islamic Art. Doha has recently seen a huge expansion of its transportation network, including the recently opened Hamad International Airport, the home of Qatar Airways, and a new metro rail system.Chris Muth, general manager, DoubleTree by Hilton Doha - Old Town, said: "The contemporary hotel offers guests a warm welcome, modern comforts and a superb location, ensuring it is the number one choice for travellers to Doha. I look forward to welcoming our guests to the hotel."The DoubleTree by Hilton Doha - Old Town is the seventh DoubleTree branded hotel in the Middle East, and the second Hilton Worldwide property in Qatar, joining Hilton Doha.DoubleTree by Hilton Doha - Old Town participates in the Hilton HHonors® loyalty program, which is open to all guests and free to join - visit here for enrollment information. HHonors members always get our lowest price with our Best Price Guarantee, along with HHonors Points, free standard Wi-Fi, access to digital check-in and Digital Key, and no hidden fees, only when they book directly through Hilton.DoubleTree by Hilton is defined by its unique Culture of CARE, which stands for 'Create A Rewarding Experience' for guests, Team Members and the community. Every guest at a DoubleTree by Hilton is welcomed with a warm chocolate chip cookie upon arrival and the warm service continues throughout their stay.DoubleTree by Hilton Doha Old Town is located at Al Meena Street, Doha, Qatar. For more information, or to make a reservation, visit www.dohaoldtown.doubletree.com.Media can access additional information about DoubleTree by Hilton Doha Old Town at the DoubleTree Global Media Centre at news.doubletree.com.