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The Jaffa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Tel Aviv Reopens

The Jaffa, a Luxury Collection hotel, welcomes back international guests with the reopening of Israel to international tourism after 18 months of closure. Visitors from all over the world can re-discover this one-of-a-kind, award-winning hotel which combines 4,000 years of history, landmark architecture, and contemporary luxury hospitality. The Jaffa Hotel and Residences are situated in the 4,000-year-old port city of Jaffa, which is part of Tel Aviv's municipality and one of the most vibrant neighborhoods of this celebrated city. Located at the historic 19th century neo-Roman, former French hospital and monastery, The Jaffa has been fully restored by British architectural designer John Pawson and local Israeli conservationist and architect Ramy Gill. Led by Aby Rosen, co-founder, and owner of RFR Holding LLC, the neo-classical building was lovingly restored for over a decade, maintaining the raw, untouched surfaces. To preserve the building's history, the new building has been seamlessly adjoined with the original, resulting in amazing features, such as a 13th century Crusader's bastion wall snaking through the modernist lobby.

The Luxury Collection
Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
Development Pipeline

The David Kempinski Tel Aviv To Officially Open in February 2022

Kempinski Hotels announces the long-anticipated opening of The David Kempinski Tel Aviv, the luxury hospitality brand's 80th global opening and first property in Israel. Housed in the newest skyscraper erected along the city's iconic Mediterranean Sea promenade, the 250-room-and-suite property is set to open to guests in February 2022, fresh upon the opening of Israel's international borders to tourism.

Kempinski
Tel Aviv, Israel
Appointment

Michael Schmid has been appointed as General Manager at The Jaffa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Tel Aviv

The Jaffa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Tel Aviv appoints Michael Schmid as General Manager of the award-winning, 5 star hotel. Schmid's appointment aligns with the hotel's re-opening on 1 August 2021 when it will once again welcome guests to its luxurious urban enclave in the center of ancient Jaffa.Swiss-born Schmid has attended the prestigious Ecole Hoteliére de Lausanne and has over 20 years' experience in the high-end luxury segment with Four Seasons, Park Hyatt & Hyatt's luxury lifestyle brand Andaz.Schmid managed several hotel openings and launches, including the most recent opening of the Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences in São Paulo, Brazil where he served as the hotel's general manager. He began his career at the former Four Seasons Hotel Berlin and has worked with renowned hotels around the world, such as Park Hyatt in Zürich, Grand Hyatt in São Paulo and Andaz Costa Rica Resort at Peninsula Papagayo.He will have the unique opportunity to integrate the historic city of Jaffa with contemporary architecture by John Pawson as well as preservationist Ramy Gill, together with renowned hotelier and real estate developer Aby Rosen of RFR Holding and Marriott International's The Luxury Collection, to reinforce the remarkable Jaffa hotel in this new market.

Marriott
Tel Aviv, Israel
Development Reopening

The Jaffa, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Tel Aviv Welcomes Guests Back

The Jaffa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Tel Aviv will re-open its doors on 1 August 2021, welcoming guests back to its historic luxury property overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. The award-winning hotel which opened in 2018 by Aby Rosen, owner and founder of RFR Holding, looks forward to once again hosting guests and locals alike. A landmark 19th century neo-Roman, former French hospital and monastery, The Jaffa was completely restored for over a decade by renowned British designer John Pawson in collaboration with local conservationist and architect Ramy Gill. Pawson brings his signature minimalist style to The Jaffa, juxtaposing the building's grand history and seamlessly blending old with new. A unique opportunity to develop a luxury hotel and residences in one of the world's most ancient port cities, RFR Holding and the team of restoration experts came together to create one of the most amazing properties in the longest continuously inhabited city in the world. A city with over 4000 years of history, Old Jaffa is going through a tremendous luxury renaissance with its developments in the port and flea market. The old city's small alleyways house tiny art galleries in ancient stone structures, bohemian bars, local fashion boutiques and design ateliers, antique markets, and multi-layered architecture.

The Luxury Collection
Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
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Six Senses Shaharut In Israel Opens On August 5

The best things come to those who wait, and wait. Located in the lunar-like Arava Valley in the south of the Negev Desert, Six Senses Shaharut will celebrate its highly anticipated arrival this August. With all the final touches in place, the resort is already proving popular with national guests and is looking forward to welcoming international travelers as soon as border restrictions allow.

Six Senses
Shaharut, Israel
Development Reopening

The American Colony Hotel Jerusalem Re-Opens on June 1st, 2021

We are very happy to announce the re-opening of The American Colony Hotel on June 1st, 2021. While Israel sits at the top of the covid-19 safe travel destinations list, the health and safety of our guests & staff remains our utmost priority. From all of us here at The American Colony - we cannot wait to welcome you back. Guy Lindt - General Manager

The American Colony Hotel Jerusalem
Jerusalem, Israel
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Mitzpe Hayamim Reopens After $23 Million Restoration, Joining Isrotel’s Exclusive Collection of Luxury Hotels in Israel

Following an extensive $23 million renovation, Isrotel, Israel's leading hotel group, has reopened Mitzpe Hayamim as the latest addition to Isrotel's Exclusive Collection of five-star, deluxe hotels, kicking off an ambitious pipeline of 10 hotel launches slated over the next few years. This marks the Exclusive Collection's seventh property in the portfolio (Cramim, Beresheet, Carmel Forest Spa Resort, Orient Jerusalem, Royal Beach Tel Aviv, and Royal Beach Eilat).

Isrotel Hotels
Rosh Pinna, Israel
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How a Top Hotel GM Prepares to Host Multiple World Leaders

It's no secret that Jerusalem is one of the most politically charged cities in the world. Throughout the year, Israel's capital serves as a hub for countless weighty political talks, meetings, conventions and memorials. Just outside the gates of the Old City, an elite cluster of five-star hotels have become the defacto hosts for the hundreds of heads of state, members of royalty and dignitaries that descend on Jerusalem each year for political events and diplomatic efforts. Israel's Ministry of Tourism and its various international embassies work with each hotel to ensure that the load is distributed evenly, but over the years many have developed a propensity towards the award-winning David Citadel Hotel, in large part thanks to the personal touch of its longtime General Manager, the esteemed Rodney Sanders. With more than 40 years in hotel management, consultations and operations, Sanders knows better than anyone the delicate art and nuance involved with hosting officials of such significance.

By Henri Roelings, Founder, Hospitality Net
Jerusalem, Israel
Development Opening

Atlas Hotels Announces Opening of Art-themed Hotel the Artist in Tel Aviv

Atlas Hotels is happy to announce that its staff and artists are working diligently to 'open the doors' of its new Artist Hotel by December 5, 2019. Previously known as ArtPlus, the new Artist Hotel boasts a series of new original art work created by the most talented young artists in Israel today. Named the most influential person on the Israeli art scene, Doron Sabag, selected the new, exceptional artwork. Also, a full property modernization, upgraded rooms, bathrooms, corridors, public areas including the breakfast room and the hotel systems, will now enhance guests' stay in the new Artist Hotel.

Atlas Hotels
Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
Development Pipeline

Market entry in Israel: MEININGER Hotels comes to Tel Aviv

The hotel group MEININGER reaches a new milestone in its expansion: MEININGER Hotels has signed a contract for its first property in Tel Aviv, its market entry into Israel. The signing for the first hotel in the Middle East is part of the growth plans to operate over 35,000 beds worldwide by 2024. The hotel will be located in a 28-storey mixed-use building in Levanda St 53 and is expected to open second half of 2024. The project is being realized with an Israeli group of investors.

MEININGER
Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
Development Pipeline

Israel to Welcome Curio Collection by Hilton

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the signing of a management agreement with OFEK Holdings (M.G.H.) Ashdod LTD to open Swell Beach Hotel Ashdod, Curio Collection by Hilton, the first Curio Collection in Israel. Pending approvals from Israeli regulators, the new-build beach-front property is expected to open before the end of 2021. With 84 guest rooms and suites, social event spaces that include a 400 square-metre ballroom and three meeting rooms as well as its prime location along the Mediterranean shoreline, the hotel will aim to be one of Ashdod's leading hotels.

Curio – A Collection by Hilton
Ashdod, Israel
Development Opening

The Dave Levinsky in Tel Aviv soft-opened this month

The Dave Levinsky, which softly opened this month, is the second outpost of the Brown Hotels' affordable brand, Dave Gordon. The brand's downtown counterpart offers chic, low-cost, boutique accommodations in Tel Aviv's hottest up-and-coming neighborhood, just a quick walk to the bustling outdoor Levinsky food market and a stone's throw away from Rothschild Boulevard. Dave Levinsky has 27 rooms and a communal rooftop terrace playing host to a rotating series of pop-ups and performances, much like at Dave Gordon. Guests can expect contemporary design with a vintage twist, with minimal, clean lines and a delicate pink and beige color palette.

Brown Hotels
Tel Aviv 6610207, Israel