Swiss-Belhotel International, has announced the signing of Swiss-Belhotel Nizwa, Oman, marking another milestone in its strategic expansion across the region. Scheduled to open its doors in Q2 2026, the upscale hotel will bring the group's Swiss Professionalism and Asian Passion and international standards to one of Oman's most historic and culturally rich destinations.
IHG Hotels & Resorts debuts its first Hotel Indigo resort in the Middle East with the opening of Hotel Indigo Jabal Akhdar Resort & Spa. Jabal Akhdar, meaning "Green Mountain" in Arabic, is a majestic range in Oman known for its stunning landscapes and cooler climate. Famed for terraced gardens, ancient villages, and dramatic canyons, the new Hotel Indigo resort is nestled 2,000 metres above sea level, featuring 173 beautifully designed rooms, suites, and chalets, each offering majestic views of the neighbouring mountains.
IHG Hotels & Resorts has revealed that James Reeves will take the role of general manager at their newly unveiled property, the Hotel Indigo Jabal Akhdar Resort & Spa. Situated at an elevation of 2000 meters on Oman's Jabal Akhdar, this marks the debut of IHG's boutique lifestyle resort in the area. The resort, perched on the slopes of the Green Mountain, offers 173 rooms, suites, and chalets, each providing breathtaking views of the surrounding valleys. The hotel is set to welcome its first guests starting September 1.
Omani hotelier Abdullatif Al Farsi has been promoted to resident manager of Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar.
Kuehl has been a member of the Anantara family since 2014 when she began working as hotel manager for Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort, after gaining over a decade of experience in luxury hospitality throughout the region.
Anantara Hotels, Resorts and Spas has announced the promotion of Siraj Memon to cluster director of sales & marketing in Oman following several years of success with the brand.
Anees Shinnara officially became General Manager of the IntercityHotel Nizwa on 15 August 2020, the opening date. The hotel is situated in the oasis city of Nizwa at the edge of the Hadschar mountain range, and 45-year old Mr. Shinnara had previously successfully guided it through the pre-opening phase. Anees Shinnara has worked for Deutsche Hospitality since 2016. He is responsible for the IntercityHotel brand's two presences in Nizwa und Salalah in his capacity as Area General Manager for Oman.
Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort has appointed Dagmar Symes as the new General Manager from September 2018.Dagmar brings a wealth of experience in both the hotel and luxury retail industries across Europe and the Middle East. Starting her career with the leading hotels of the world, Dagmar previously worked in various luxury properties in France, Switzerland and her native Germany.Prior to joining Minor Hotels, Dagmar held the position of Cluster General Manager at Phoenicia InterContinental Hotel in Beirut, Lebanon and Le Vendome InterContinental Hotel.In her role at Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort, Dagmar will be responsible for introducing and overseeing Anantara's vision of offering unparalleled experiences for its guests, creating remarkable stories for each individual.
Deutsche Hospitality is robustly pursuing its course of expansion and has signed a further agreement for a hotel in Oman. A 120-room three-star IntercityHotel is scheduled to open in Nizwa by 2019. The hotel, which will offer event spaces, a spa complete with gym area, a swimming pool, a restaurant and a bar, will be operated via a management agreement. The contractual partner will be the Nizwa Integrated Real Estate Company ("NIREC"), Sultanate of Oman.