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Premier Inn and Emirates Leisure Retail Support 18th Emirates Physical Fitness Championship for People of Determination

Team members from Premier Inn Middle East, in collaboration with Emirates Leisure Retail (ELR), participated in the 18th Emirates Physical Fitness Championship for People of Determination organised by the Emirates Autism Center. As part of the initiative, they distributed 500 lunch boxes to children with autism at a special fitness event at Al Jazira Club in Abu Dhabi on 24 April.

Whitbread PLC
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Press Release Sales & Marketing

Where are Saudi Residents Heading This Eid 2025

As Eid al-Fitr 2025 approaches, Saudi travelers are preparing for an extended holiday period, leading to a notable increase in travel activity. Public sector employees will enjoy a holiday from Sunday, March 30, to Saturday, April 5, while the private sector will generally have a three- to four-day break. The extended time off has prompted early travel planning and a surge in bookings for both domestic and international trips.

Wego.com
Saudi Arabia
Press Release Sustainability

IHG Academy Partners with Queen Rania Foundation and Edraak to Launch "Careers in Hospitality" MOOC for Jordan

IHG Academy, a world class hospitality education and training programme, is proud to announce its partnership with the Queen Rania Foundation (QRF) and Edraak, a pioneering massive open online course (MOOC) platform, to launch a new Arabic-language course titled "Careers in Hospitality." This initiative aims to provide aspiring hospitality professionals in Jordan with a comprehensive understanding of the diverse and dynamic world of hospitality careers.

IHG
Jordan
Press Release Development

OYO Parent Oravel STays launches SUNDAY Emirates Grand in Dubai, plans 15 more SUNDAY hotels in 2025

Oravel Stays has announced the launch of SUDNAY Emirates Grand Hotel as part of its plans to add 15 SUNDAY Hotels in Dubai in 2025. The hotel is located next to the Financial Center metro station. Some of the key destinations in Dubai such as Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, Dubai World Trade Center, Emmar Square, The Dubai Fountain, DIFC (Dubai International Financial Center), Dubai Frame, Museum of Future and Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo are located within the four-kilometer radius.

PRISM (formerly Oravel Stays Ltd.)
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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As Saudi Arabia’s Tourism Sector Grows Exponentially, dmg events Announces Hotel & Hospitality Expo

The 13th edition of the Hotel & Hospitality Expo Saudi Arabia (www.TheHotelShowSaudiArabia.com) is set to return as a standalone event in 2025. It will serve as a pivotal platform for global industry leaders to capitalise on Saudi Arabia’s booming tourism sector while contributing to the Kingdom’s ambitious Vision 2030 objectives.

dmg Events
Saudi Arabia
Press Release Development

Amr Diab and ONE Development Introduce DO Boutique Hotels, The First Musical Boutique Hotel Integrating AI, Music and Wellness

ONE Development, the UAE’s AI-driven boutique lifestyle property developer based in Abu Dhabi and Dubai has launched ONE/AD, an innovative endeavour set to disrupt the hospitality industry as the first musical themed boutique hotel integrating AI, music and wellness. Co-founded by ONE Development and the entertainment legend, superstar Amr Diab, DO Boutique Hotels is orchestrating a fusion of bold design, wellness, evocative music and AI.

ONE Development
United Arab Emirates
Press Release Human Resources

Umm Al-Qura University and Sommet Education Unite to Transform Tourism and Hospitality Training in Saudi Arabia

At the prestigious Global Labour Market Conference, held under the patronage of His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Umm Al-Qura University, the Ministry of Tourism’s Project Management Office (PMO), and Sommet Education officially announce a strategic partnership to transform human capital development in Saudi Arabia’s tourism and hospitality sectors.

Sommet Education
Saudi Arabia
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Naif Alrajhi Investment & Accor debut first TRIBE and TRIBE Living in Saudi Arabia

Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, and Naif Alrajhi Investment, are proud to announce the signing of the first TRIBE and TRIBE Living addresses in Saudi Arabia within King Salman Park project. This milestone reflects both TRIBE’s ambitious global expansion and the Saudi Vision 2030 to create vibrant urban spaces that inspire residents and visitors alike. This follows the King Salman Park Foundation's announcement last year to develop the first real estate investment plot within King Salman Park, in partnership with Naif Alrajhi Investment.

Accor
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Press Release Human Resources

Amsa Hospitality Academy Partners with King Khalid University for Graduate Training Program

Amsa Hospitality Academy is delighted to announce a new partnership with King Khalid University for the launch of a joint training program. Launched in November, an inaugural cohort of 20 university graduates has begun vocational training at the soon-to-open Mercure Khamis Mushait, the first internationally branded hotel in the Aseer Province city of Khamis Mushait.

Amsa Hospitality
Saudi Arabia
Press Release Development

Marriott International Signs Agreement With Knowledge Economic City to Open Three Hotels in Madinah, Saudi Arabia

Marriott International, Inc. announced it has signed an agreement with Knowledge Economic City (KEC) to open three hotels within the Holy City of Madinah in Saudi Arabia. The anticipated openings will be part of the KEC master-development and feature over 1,200 rooms across three of the company’s brands – Courtyard by Marriott, Four Points by Sheraton and Residence Inn by Marriott.

Marriott
Madinah, Saudi Arabia
Press Release Design & Architecture

Accor (unpacked): 25hours Hotel Dubai One Central, Building a Legacy by Connecting Communities with a Holistic Ecosystem of Experiences Rooted in Local Heritage

Building on the success of our first episode, the Accor (unpacked) video series returns to uncover more captivating stories from our hotels and brands through the voices of our teams. In this episode, we discover Ennismore’s 25hours Hotel Dubai One Central with Mehdi Khei, General Manager and Sanela Vuckovic, Restaurant Manager at the Nomad Day Bar. It’s now their turn to share meaningful items from their luggage – a book from the hotel’s spectacular library and a pack of Nightjar coffee beans from the Nomad Day Bar – as symbols of the way the hotel builds a unique legacy, based on local connections, cultural diversity and a special sense of community.

Accor
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Press Release Development

Aldar Adds to Saadiyat Cultural District’s Exceptional Luxury Living with Launch of Mandarin Oriental Residences

Aldar, the UAE’s leading real estate developer, investor, and manager, today announced the launch of Abu Dhabi’s first-ever Mandarin Oriental Residences, located within Saadiyat Cultural District. Designed by Bjarke Ingels Group, the 226 unique and luxurious residences will be managed by Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group and sales launch on 21 November 2024.

Aldar Properties and Mandarin Oriental
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates