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Radisson Hotel Group doubles its presence in Makkah, Saudi Arabia by adding nearly 1000 keys in Thakher Makkah
Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the signing of three hotels within the Thakher Makkah megaproject, an urban development in the city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Further strengthening its presence across two brands, the Park Inn by Radisson Makkah Thakher City Tower West, the Park Inn by Radisson Makkah Thakher City Tower East and the Radisson Hotel Makkah Thakher City are set to open in Q4 2022. The new signings will add a total of 992 rooms and apartments, doubling the Group’s portfolio in Makkah, a key target growth market in Saudi Arabia. Despite the challenges due to the pandemic, Radisson Hotel Group is continuing its strong expansion as one of the fastest growing companies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
STR: Preliminary Dubai hotel data for August
Dubai’s hotel performance was up from the prior month, according to preliminary August 2021 data from STR.
Looking forward to AHIC Dubai with Michael Levie & David Keen
Michael Levie and David Keen will be in conversation with Marloes Knippenberg (Chief Executive Officer, Kerten Hospitality) in a session entitled "How do we foster Transformation and Change in Hospitality". With the hospitality investment community coming together from across the Middle East & Africa region under one roof at AHIC, this year's programme will be a prime opportunity to spark conversations that bring real industry change as we rise together.
Sonder Holdings Inc. to Expand Middle East Presence with Two New High-Rise Towers in Downtown Dubai
Sonder Holdings Inc. (“Sonder”), a leading next-generation hospitality company that is redefining the guest experience through technology and design, will add two additional buildings to its growing portfolio in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Through an agreement with Al Fattan Properties LLC, Sonder will manage and operate two of the three Al Fattan Towers in Downtown, with views on Burj Khalifa, to be operated as Sonder Downtown Towers.
Egyptian Economy Faces Daily Losses of More than EGP 31 Million Due to UK ‘Red List’ Status, Says WTTC
Research conducted by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed that the Egyptian economy could face daily losses of more than EGP 31 million if it stays on the UK’s travel ‘red list’.
Rotana Expands Egypt Footprint With New Agreements
Rotana has signed new management agreements with Al Marasem Development and Marina Way Lagoon. The agreement includes the management of two new properties – Lake Residence, serviced apartments in New Cairo which will also mark Rotana’s debut in the capital city and Marina Bay, Hotel Apartments in Alamein, North Coast.
Job Postings In The UAE Have Increased By 148% Since July 2020 Largely Driven By Dubai Expo, Finds GlobalData
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has ramped up hiring activity across a number of different industry areas. The majority of this activity has occurred in the travel and tourism sector, largely coming from hotel chains and airline operators. Job postings have been increasing since January 2021, but has really picked up in July, finds GlobalData. According to the leading data and analytics company’s Job Analytics Database, job advertisements in the UAE have increased by 148% between July 2020 and July 2021.
IHG Hotels & Resorts Debuts Hotel Indigo With A Four-Hotel Agreement In Egypt
IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is expanding its presence in Egypt with four new Hotel Indigo branded properties. As part of a Management Agreement signed with real-estate specialists Mountain View, IHG will introduce the world’s first globally branded boutique hotel brand, Hotel Indigo, to Egypt with Hotel Indigo Mountain View North Coast, Hotel Indigo Mountain View icity New Cairo, Hotel Indigo Mountain View icity 6th of October City and Hotel Indigo Mountain View Ain El Sokhna. The signing ceremony was held in the presence of His Excellency Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Prime Minister of Egypt, and Dr. Assem el Gazzar, Minister of Housing and Development.
STR: Preliminary June Data For Abu Dhabi Hotels
Abu Dhabi’s hotel industry reported its highest occupancy since the start of the pandemic, according to preliminary June 2021 data from STR.
Qatar Reveals Plans To Open Over 100 New Properties In FIFA 2022 World Cup™ Countdown
Qatar is adding 105 new hotels and hotel apartments to its already extensive portfolio of properties, as the country gears up to host the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™. The new properties will broaden Qatar's appeal to a range of travellers and enhance the visitor experience, as Qatar Tourism continues its mission to turn the country into a world-leading destination.
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts To Add Seven New Properties In Key Cities In Pakistan
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts the world’s largest hotel franchising company with a global presence of over 8,900 hotels across nearly 95 countries, today announced plans to further expand its presence in Pakistan with a number of key signings in some of country’s most popular destinations including Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore and Hyderabad.
Hilton Reveals Plans To Bring LXR Hotels & Resorts And Curio Collection By Hilton To Tel Aviv
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has signed an agreement for the development of two new hotels totalling 577 guest rooms in a prime beachfront location in Tel Aviv. The ambitious new development will see the introduction of Hilton’s LXR Hotels & Resorts and Curio Collection by Hilton to the dynamic Israel market, joining Hilton Tel Aviv, Vista at Hilton Tel Aviv and Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem.
100% Of Hotels In Qatar Are Now Qatar Clean Certified
Qatar National Tourism Council (QNTC) marks a milestone in its Qatar Clean programme, with 100% of QNTC-licensed hotels now "Qatar Clean" certified. Launched in partnership with the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) in June 2020, QNTC's Qatar Clean programme ensures the highest standards in hygiene and cleanliness, with rigorous procedures in place to ensure the safety of customers. QNTC's Secretary General, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, as well as COO Mr. Berthold Trenkel, marked the anniversary with a visit to the W Doha, which was the first hotel to be certified Qatar Clean. With 100% of hotels now fully certified, the programme is now being expanded to restaurants and can be rolled out to other sectors including transport, retail and culture.
IHG To Bring Its Lifestyle Brand Hotel Indigo To The Saudi Capital
Expanding its presence in the capital city of Saudi Arabia , IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is bringing the world’s first globally branded boutique hotel brand to the Kingdom with the signing of Hotel Indigo Riyadh King Abdallah Road. This development also marks the first hotel to be signed under the Master Development Agreement (MDA) between IHG and RIVA Development Company via its wholly owned subsidiary RIVA Hospitality for Hotel Services Company.
Louvre Hotels Group Plans To Inaugurate Nearly 50 New Hotels In Saudi Arabia By The Year 2025
By 2025, the group plans to expand its portfolio in Saudi Arabia to 47 hotels, for a total of nearly 7,000 rooms, via its Campanile, Golden Tulip and Tulip Inn brands. Its goal? Establishing its leading brands at the heart of a fast-growing tourist market.
WTTC Research Reveals Travel & Tourism Sector’s Contribution To Egypt’s GDP Dropped By Nearly $18 Billion In 2020
The World Travel & Tourism Council’s annual Economic Impact Report (EIR) today reveals that the dramatic collapse of Egypt’s Travel & Tourism sector wiped out a staggering $17.6 billion from the nation’s economy last year.
Middle East Members Meet As UNWTO Opens New Office In Riyadh
The 13 Members of the UNWTO Regional Commission for the Middle East met in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the day after the United Nations specialised agency for tourism celebrated the official opening of its first Regional Office in the city. High on the agenda was adopting a coordinated approach to developing unified protocols for safe and responsible travel throughout the region.
UNWTO Makes History With Opening Of First Regional Office In The Middle East
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has opened its first Regional Office for the Middle East, bringing the United Nations specialized agency closer to its Members and advancing on its commitment to guiding the development of tourism in every global region.
IHG signs MDA with RIVA Development Company to open 7 new hotels across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a Master Development Agreement (MDA) with RIVA Development Company via its wholly owned subsidiary RIVA Hospitality for Hotel Services Company to open at least 7 hotels in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia across IHG’s portfolio of brands. The announcement was made at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2021 in Dubai.