Located in Al Jabel Al Akhdar, the sustainable lodge supports Oman's tourism development strategy focused on culture, nature and adventure.
Hotel Management Company Opens Seventh Hotel in Middle East.
Karatas recently took on the role of general manager at the hotel, having assumed the position in May of this year.
Al Bustan Palace, A Ritz-Carlton Hotel, has welcomed Luba Stepanova as their new Director of Sales and Marketing. Stepanova, with experience spanning the Marriott portfolio, transitions to this Omani luxury hotel after her tenure as DOSM at the Ritz-Carlton Astana. Her rich background also includes nearly twenty years at the erstwhile Ritz-Carlton Moscow.
Omani hotelier Abdullatif Al Farsi has been promoted to resident manager of Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar.
Sheraton Oman Hotel has appointed Justin Jacob as revenue director. It is Jacob's most senior role to date and first time as a director, bringing over a decade of experience to the property.
Kempinski Hotel Muscat is pleased to announce the appointment of Manal Al Omari as Assistant Director of Marketing & E-Commerce. Manal brings with her more than 10 years of experience in e-commerce and marketing, having led the e-commerce and digital departments for leading hotel chains across several countries in the Middle East.
Kempinski Hotel Muscat is pleased to announce the appointment of Mohamad Haidar as Executive Pastry Chef. Mohamad brings with him more than 15 years of extensive pastry chef experience, having led the pastry kitchen team for leading hotels and restaurants across several countries in the Middle East & Europe.
Marriott veteran Erkan Karatas has joined Al Bustan Palace, A Ritz-Carlton hotel as general manager.
Dusit International, one of Thailand's leading hotel and property development companies, has appointed Mr Jagdeep Thakral as General Manager of dusitD2 Naseem Resort Jabal Akhdar and its adjoining adventure park in Oman.
Minor Hotels, a hotel owner, operator, and investor, currently with a portfolio of 530 hotels and resorts in 56 countries across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, the Americas, Africa and the Indian Ocean, announces the expansion of its Tivoli Hotels & Resorts brand in the Middle East region, with the upcoming addition of a property in Oman. The 180-key Tivoli Muscat Hotel & Residences will begin development in the Omani capital later this year, with the property slated to launch in 2026.
Crowne Plaza Resort Salalah has appointed Anthony Najm as F&B manager.
Six Senses Zighy Bay has appointed Sofija Misljenovic as director of wellbeing, overseeing the holistic wellness offerings at the eco-friendly resort in Oman's Musandam peninsula.
The general manager from one of Oman's most historic hotels has moved on. Manuel Levonian is now GM of Crowne Plaza Muscat, ending a near-decade-long position at the Crowne Plaza Resort Salalah.
Hotel Okura Co., Ltd. is pleased to announce that the Okura Resort Muscat will open in 2027 in Muscat, the capital of the Sultanate of Oman, located at the southeastern tip of the Arabian peninsula. This will the first Okura-branded property and the first Japanese-branded hotel in Oman. The company has contracted with Saud Bahwan Group to manage the new property.
Dar Al Arkan, the leading real estate company in Saudi Arabia, and The Trump Organization signed an agreement in New York to develop a signature Trump Resort, including residential villas, a hotel, and a golf course in the AIDA project. Located in Muscat, the 100-meter-high hilltop development is one of the largest premium mixed-use real estate projects in the world, situated by the sea.
Nikki Beach Global, the international luxury lifestyle and hospitality brand, announced today the opening of Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Muscat, which will feature an adjacent beach club - Nikki Beach Muscat - as well as residences, all developed in partnership with OMRAN Group. The luxury hotel - which has already been voted "Best New Hotel Construction and Design Oman" and "Best New Hotel Construction and Design Arabia" at the International Property Awards - is slated to open in fall 2023. The beach club will launch simultaneously with the residences opening shortly after.
Ozge Yilmaz has joined Hilton Garden Inn Muscat Al Khuwair as general manager. Having spent almost two decades with the group, she moved to Oman from Turkey, where she was also a GM.
IntercityHotel Muscat, the hotel brand's third property in the Sultanate of Oman, has opened its doors on 1st September 2022. The new hotel building is located within the Ministry and Embassy district of Al Khuwair and is part of the prestigious A'Raya development Complex. IntercityHotel Muscat boasts 273 guest rooms ranging from Standard Rooms to Deluxe Suites. The property includes a special Business Floor offering Business rooms and suites with added benefits of early check-ins, late check-outs, complimentary welcome drinks, and VIP in-room amenities, to name a few. Furthermore, the hotel features the all-day-dining restaurant Citrine as well as a lobby cafe, a pool and gym, a spa with six treatment rooms, four multi-function meeting rooms with a capacity of up to 135 guests and A'Raya Ballroom which can accommodate up to 1,200 guests.
The Grand Hyatt Muscat has appointed Joerg Wickihalder as general manager. The globetrotting hotel leader has more than three decades of hospitality experience. Having worked across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the Caribbean, Wickihalder has been drawn to the Sultanate for its vibrant hospitality culture.