Shaza Hotels has announced the signing of a management agreement with Hani Group for the operation of a 156 rooms hotel in the Seef district of the Kingdom. The Hani Group, a construction and hospitality group which already owns and self-operates two upscale properties, has chosen Shaza Hotels to develop the group's first luxury hotel as part of its hospitality portfolio growth.
Rotana has announced plans to substantially grow its portfolio in 2015 with the addition of 11 new properties spanning the most exciting regional markets - the United Arab Emirates, KSA, Qatar, Bahrain and Turkey, in addition to its first property in the African market. The announcement came on the sidelines of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2015, the region's leading travel and tourism event which opened today at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
From the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC) in Dubai, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announced it will double its portfolio in the Middle East, aggressively expanding its luxury, upper upscale and mid-market brands with plans to open 50 hotels by 2019. Reaffirming its growth commitment to the region, the company has signed five new projects under its Aloft and Element brands in Dubai (UAE), Doha (Qatar) and Muscat (Oman), adding up to a total of seven signed deals to date.
Within months of the successful opening of its first hotel in Dubai on Jumeirah Beach Road, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts announces the development of a second, complementary location in the heart of the city's International Finance Centre.
Following the success of the Dusit Residence Dubai Marina, Al Masar Holding LLC and Dusit International strengthen their 8-year relationship with an additional two properties in the United Arab Emirates joining the Dusit family.
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts is to open its second property in Riyadh after signing an agreement to manage a property in the Saudi capital's USD 7.8 billion King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD).Set to open in 2017, the 353-key Mövenpick Hotel Financial District Riyadh will be located in the heart of one of the kingdom's most ambitious developments to date, home to several financial institutions and multinational corporations."King Abdullah Financial District is tipped to become Riyadh's new business hub and our upscale hotel will be well placed to tap into the substantial corporate and meetings industry business this 'city-within-a-city' will generate," said Andreas Mattmüller, Chief Operating Officer, Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts, Middle East and Asia. "The property's diverse inventory, spanning 264 rooms, 85 apartments and four bungalows, will meet the demands of short-term guests attending meetings and conferences and long-stay executives."Additional facilities will include four dining outlets including two speciality restaurants, meeting rooms, a banquet hall, health club and gym.Mövenpick Hotel Financial District Riyadh will follow hot off the heels of Mövenpick Hotel Riyadh's opening this year, which will mark the hospitality firm's debut in the Saudi capital.The KAFD property will also take Mövenpick's KSA footprint to a total of 13 hotels, spanning some 4,826 rooms, by 2017 – one of the biggest inventories managed by any one single hotel operator in the kingdom.The Swiss hospitality firm, which has made clear its commitment to Saudi market expansion, currently operates 3,456 rooms across nine properties KSA-wide, with the four upcoming properties accounting for 1,370 additional rooms.
Cristal Group has signed a memorandum of understanding for Boutique 7 Hotel that will be rebranded to Cristal Media Hotel once the management contract is formalised. Once the agreement is done, it will mark Cristal Group's debut in Dubai taking its total portfolio of hotels in operation and under development to 16 properties across Middle East, Africa and Asia.
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce the opening of Fairmont Ajman in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Located in the land of perennial sunshine, this beachfront resort is nestled in the smallest of the seven Emirates and is flanked by pristine beachfront with unobstructed views of the Arabian Gulf. Its close proximity to neighboring Dubai makes it the ideal destination to experience both a slightly gentler pace of holiday combined with vibrant cosmopolitan life.
Capitalizing on the UAE's powerful growth momentum, HMH - Hospitality Management Holdings has set in motion an aggressive expansion strategy in the emirates with a target to triple its inventory of rooms in UAE by 2020. Speaking at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) today, the group's CEO, Laurent A. Voivenel said, "We are in the process of negotiating several exciting projects in the UAE that will boost our existing inventory of keys by three times in the next five years".
Fresh on the heels of announcing an unprecedented joint venture (JV) hotel management company in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Dusit International confirms the first two projects of the newly established JV company that are now underway.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) has opened the Sheraton Grand Hotel, Dubai. Developed in conjunction with the Abdulsalam Alrafi Group, this hotel signifies the first new-build for Sheraton in Dubai in more than 30 years. Located at forefront of Dubai's most prominent thoroughfare, the hotel connects guests to the heart of the booming business district and the city's main tourist attractions—ensuring that the property will become a local landmark.
Dubai, UAE, 24, April 2015: The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, will open its second hotel in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Jeddah late summer with The Ritz-Carlton, Jeddah. The latest addition to the portfolio will serve as the perfect showcase of the great traditions of Saudi hospitality; an eye-catching landmark situated over eight acres of land on Al Hamra Corniche. The new hotel with its splendid architecture will be a majestic addition to the city's vibrant hospitality scene, with unmatched conference facilities to cater to the local, regional and international markets.
The 251-key Mövenpick Hotel Dubai Media City will stand adjacent to the AED 4.5 billion (US$1.23 billion) innovation hub announced by the Dubai Government last year – a new centre for communications and technology facilities that spans an area the size of two football pitches across DMC, Dubai Internet City and Knowledge Village.
Morgans Hotel Group Co. (NASDAQ: MHGC), a global leader and innovator in 'Creative Class' boutique hotels, today announced its partnership with IFA Hotels & Resorts (IFA HR) to bring the Delano brand to the Middle East with Delano Dubai. Scheduled to open in 2017 as the third hotel in the Delano portfolio, Delano Dubai's 110-key deluxe hotel apartment property will be situated on Palm Jumeirah and will form part of a contemporary mixed-used resort development known as The8.
After more than a decade operating hotels in the Middle East, leading Asian hospitality group Dusit International further solidifies its presence in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) by entering into a joint venture hotel management agreement with a local partner in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
YOTEL, an affiliate company of Kuwait-listed IFA Hotels & Resorts KSCC, has signed a long-term agreement with Dubai Investment Properties LLC ('DIP') to operate a new hotel in Dubai, UAE. This marks the hospitality brand's first property in the Middle East.
AHIC speakers were at another Saudi City this week exploring hotel investment opportunities and expanding the hoteliers network across the region. The Riyadh Regional Briefing took place this week at the Ritz Carlton Riyadh in Saudi Arabia.
The Taj Group, established in 1901, is a pioneer and market leader with 128 hotels, resorts and palaces spanning sixty four locations in India and fifteen international locations in four continents. "We are delighted to enhance the nobility of Indian heritage and hospitality in one of the world's most vibrant cities," said Rakhee Lalvani, Director -Public Relations, Taj Group. "With its distinctive design, responsibly appointed amenities and warm service culture, Taj Dubai aspires to become a preferred address for discerning guests.
Rising dramatically above lushly landscaped lawns, gardens and pools, Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay is a striking symbol the country's growing luxury hospitality sector. Taking its place triumphantly on its own man-made island against the glittering backdrop of Manama, the all-new hotel has already emerged as a destination unto itself – and it just opened.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announced the signing of the first-ever St. Regis polo resort, The St. Regis Dubai Al Habtoor Polo Resort & Club, in partnership with Al Habtoor Group LLC. Scheduled to open early 2017, the 136-room hotel will be the centerpiece of a six-million square-foot equestrian sports complex in Dubai.
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