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April 24, 2018

Emaar Hospitality Group Marks Historic Milestone of 50 Operational and Upcoming Hotel Projects

Emaar Hospitality Group, the hospitality and leisure business of global developer Emaar Properties, announced it has marked a historic milestone of 50 hotel projects in its portfolio, including 35 upcoming projects in the UAE and international markets, as well as 15 hotels and serviced residences operational in Dubai. Olivier Harnisch, CEO of Emaar Hospitality Group, said that several new management agreements are being finalised to be potentially revealed during the Arabian Travel Market 2018.

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates

April 23, 2018

Al Hokair Group Inks Exclusive Agreement with IHG for Holiday Inn Express in Saudi Arabia

Al Hokair Group has signed a Master Development Agreement (MDA) with InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) which will see the debut of Holiday Inn Express brand in Saudi Arabia with a rollout of 10 Holiday Inn Express hotels over the next 15 years. This significant development complements IHG's robust pipeline in the Kingdom and cements its position as one of the leading operators in the country, as well as consolidates its partnership with the Al Hokair Group.

April 19, 2018

AccorHotels Announces First SO/ Property in the Middle East

AccorHotels has recently announced the timeline and location for its first hip and future-forward brand SO/location in the Middle East. This hotel will be located in the region's hottest market: Dubai.

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates

April 18, 2018

One&Only Brand Evolution Continues With One&Only Urban Resorts

Kerzner International Holdings Limited ("Kerzner"), the owner of the iconic Atlantis Resort & Residences and ultra-luxury One&Only Resorts brands worldwide, achieves a new milestone in its continued evolution of the One&Only portfolio, as it introduces One&Only Urban Resorts. To provide the experiences One&Only guests have craved, One&Only Urban Resorts will be introduced in Dubai's latest architectural icon, One Za'abeel, a completely original destination with revolutionary design; the perfect site for the introduction and launch of One&Only Urban Resorts, One&Only One Za'abeel.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

April 12, 2018

Modern Marvel: W Hotels Touches Down in Jordan With Debut of W Amman

W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott International, unveiled W Amman, the brand's first property in Jordan. Developed by Eagle Hills Jordan, the 280-room hotel is located in the heart of Amman's up and coming new downtown neighborhood, Abdali, and features design inspired by the energy of the Middle East and charm of Jordanian history, culture and tradition with a playfully modern twist.

April 10, 2018

Swiss-Belhotel International Among Top 10 Most Active Brands In KSA

An exclusive report by TOPHOTELPROJECTS for The Hotel Show Saudi Arabia 2018 has identified Swiss-Belhotel International among the top ten most active brands in the Kingdom. The group currently has five projects featuring over 1200 rooms under development in KSA.

March 22, 2018

Why Qatar’s Project Pipeline has Quickly Become One to Watch

Within the hospitality industry, Qatar has long been a country known as a relatively busy transit spot. Its Hamad International Airport connects to 100 different destinations, making Qatar a popular destination for layovers as visitors wait to head to other countries.

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March 5, 2018

Check Out the Hottest Hotel Coming Soon to Downtown Jerusalem [Chain Report Included]

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced plans to expand in Israel, beyond its current footprint in Tel Aviv. In just two and a half years, the company will open a new hotel in Jerusalem, which will become its second property in that city. The new hotel will be called InterContinental Jerusalem.

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Jerusalem, Israel

March 5, 2018

Jumeirah to operate Al Wathba Desert Resort, a new luxury destination in Abu Dhabi

Jumeirah, the global luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, today announced it has signed an agreement with Abu Dhabi United Hospitality LLC to develop Jumeirah Al Wathba Desert Resort in Abu Dhabi. Expected to welcome guests from September 2018, Al Wathba Desert Resort will be developed by leading hospitality company, Abu Dhabi United Hospitality and operated by Jumeirah.

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

March 2, 2018

Hilton Completes a Major Dual-Brand Hotel Signing in Heliopolis, Cairo

Hilton has competed a major dual-brand hotel signing in Heliopolis Cairo, one that continues its growth and development in Egypt.

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February 21, 2018

Rotana opens Al Bandar Rotana and Al Bandar Arjaan by Rotana at Dubai Creek

Dubai, UAE -- Making a significant addition to the UAE's tourism and hospitality offering, Rotana, one of the leading hotel management companies in the region with hotels across the Middle East, Africa and Turkey, has announced the soft opening of two stunning hotels in Dubai, the five-star Al Bandar Rotana, and a fully-furnished serviced apartments, Al Bandar Arjaan by Rotana, at Dubai Creek.

United Arab Emirates

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February 19, 2018

Dubai opens world's tallest hotel | cnn.com

The world's tallest hotel has officially opened its doors in Dubai -- scaling the clouds and towering above the city below.The Gevora Hotel is a new offering in the UAE hotspot's financial district -- topping out at an incredible 356 meters high (1,168 feet).Travelers with a head for heights will know already that Gevora's tower just barely trounces another Dubai sleeping spot -- the JW Marriott Marquis, which is just a meter shorter and was formerly the world's tallest hotel.The luxurious Gevora is decked out in gold and includes a health club, sauna, pool and five glitzy restaurants.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

February 6, 2018

Ritz Carlton Riyadh to re-open after Saudi detainment scandal

The Ritz Carlton Riyadh made headlines last year for becoming something of a luxury detention facility after it was suddenly closed to house a number of high-ranking Saudi politicians, royals and officials back in November. Now, it looks set to reopen shortly.

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February 1, 2018

See the Newest 7-Star Luxury Hotel to Come to Abu Dhabi

Dhabi Contracting recently announced plans to build a seven-star hotel in Ruwais, which is in the wester region of Abu Dhabi.

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 24, 2018

W Amman has revealed its leadership team, ahead of its Q1 2018 opening

Esra Parin has been appointed as the general manager of W Amman; she brings more than 20 years of hospitality experience to the hotel which includes leadership positions with brands such as Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts and The Ritz-Carlton across the Middle East and Europe.

January 17, 2018

Experts Rate Recent Luxury Hotel Openings As Worst New Hotels In Dubai [INFOGRAPHIC]

The hospitality industry is exploding in Dubai, with dozens upon dozens of hotels coming to what is debatably the hottest city for tourism on the face of the planet. Not all of these hotels, are as glitzy and glamorous as one might believe.

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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January 8, 2018

Reto Wittwer's Blazon Hotels rebrands Kempinski Hotel Ajman - breakingtravelnews.com

Hospitality veterans Reto Wittwer and Ulrich Eckhardt have announced the management takeover of the Ajman Hotel, formerly known as Kempinski Hotel Ajman. The hotel now carries the Blazon Hotels brand and premium service philosophy, as part of their newly established hotel management company Smart Hospitality Solutions. Wittwer and Eckhardt share more than ten decades of combined hotel experience between them. The duo successfully opened and operated more than 200 hotels across the world with several major hotel brands.

Ajman, United Arab Emirates

January 3, 2018

Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group Debuts Two New Hospitality Properties in Dubai

As tourism continues to boom in the city of Dubai, with high-end guests from throughout the world flocking to the shining city in the desert, most major hotel groups on the planet are interested in expanding their footprint and presence in the city by establishing increasingly luxurious and glitzy projects there.

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates

November 28, 2017

Emaar Hospitality Group Achieves Milestone of 10,000 Hotel Rooms in Operational and Upcoming Hotel Projects

DUBAI, UAE -- Emaar Hospitality Group, a subsidiary of Emaar Properties PJSC, has achieved a milestone of 10,000 hotel rooms across its 11 operational hotels and 30 upcoming projects. Of these, over 2,500 are operational at the Group's 11 hotels in Dubaiwhile over 7,500 rooms are under development in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Egypt, Turkey and the Maldives.

Emaar Hospitality Group

United Arab Emirates

November 6, 2017

Rotana showcases 14 new hotels set to open by 2018 at the World Travel Market London

Well on course to meet its target of operating 100 hotels by 2020, Rotana, one of the leading hotel management companies in the region with hotels across the Middle East, Africa and Turkey, showcased its 14 properties set to open by the end of 2018 during its participation at the World Travel Market London 2017.

United Arab Emirates