"The Omani capital has long been a key aspiration for The Ritz-Carlton and we have waited a long time to find the perfect opportunity to add to our collection," says President and Chief Operating Officer Herve Humler. "It is an honour to be selected to manage such an iconic hotel as Al Bustan Palace and we look forward to retaining its premier position in the regional and international marketplace."
World Travel Awards has announced its continued support for tourism in Egypt by renewing plans to host its Africa and Indian Ocean Ceremony in Sharm el Sheikh on 16 September 2011. In the wake of the recent political upheaval, World Travel Awards is also urging the travel trade and holidaymakers alike to follow suit by supporting Egypt’s tourism industry, and Sharm el Sheikh in particular.
Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development today announced the appointment of Solís Hotels & Resorts, led by legendary hotelier Horst Schulze, to manage the new five-star Solís Doha in Qatar. Solis Doha will be located next to the Qatar National Convention Center in the renowned Education City, home to some of the leading international universities in the world.
Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company and member of Dubai Holding, has been appointed by Zabeel Properties, a subsidiary of Zabeel Investments, LLC to manage Jumeirah Zabeel Saray. The new 5-star hotel, located on the west crescent of Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah, is scheduled to open its doors to the first guest in January with the opening party planned for 4 January 2011.
Multi-brand hotel operator CHI Hotels & Resorts announces that as from 1st October of this year it will be operating its second hotel in the highly popular Red Sea resort of Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt – The Ramada Plaza -Naama Bay – Sharm El Sheikh.
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) announced that InterContinental Dubai Festival City has been awarded the management contract by Al-Futtaim for Al Badia Golf Club at Dubai Festival City.