Omnicom Media Group MENA announced the appointment of Maroun Hassoun as Regional General Manager of OMD MENA. Maroun has moved from the Group's PHD Lebanon office over to OMD to run the business in the Lower Gulf, Iraq and supporting Wissam Najjar, COO of OMD MENA in leading the mobile telecommunications company, Zain, across the region.
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is delighted to announce that it has signed an agreement with the Al Khozama Company to manage and ultimately brand the Al Faisaliah Hotel, Riyadh. The Group will take over the management in the first quarter of 2021. The hotel is undergoing an extensive guestroom and public area renovation which will be completed at the end of 2021, after which it will be rebranded Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh.
Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre is set to welcome guests to experience the Hotel's revamped rooms and suites after an extensive renovation that leaves the Hotel well placed to maintain its leading edge in the Riyadh hospitality landscape. With an enviable location in the heart of the Saudi Arabian capital, Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh remains an architectural icon in Riyadh's skyline, occupying the 30th to 48th floors of the prestigious Kingdom Centre.
IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world's leading hotel groups, has signed a management agreement with Saudi based Arif Group to bring a new voco™ hotel in the city of Jeddah. A new built property, voco® Jeddah North will feature 145 rooms and will open to guests in Q1 2022.
Jeddah's hotel industry reported mixed performance in comparison with recent months, according to preliminary October 2020 data from STR. Year-over-year declines in the key performance metrics remained significant when compared with October 2019:
Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the opening of its first Park Inn by Radisson in Riyadh, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's capital city. The opening of the hotel strengthens the brand's presence in Saudi Arabia to nine hotels, and brings the group's portfolio across the country to over 45 hotels, resorts and serviced apartments in operation and under development, accelerating Radisson Hotel Group's expansion.
Park Inn by Radisson, the upper midscale hotel brand that delivers stress-free experiences, good food and upbeat environments, is proud to announce the opening of its first hotel in Jeddah. The newest addition brings the group's portfolio to over 45 hotels, resorts and serviced apartments in operation and under development, accelerating Radisson Hotel Group's expansion across the country.
Park Hyatt Jeddah-Marina, Club and Spa has named Mohamed Elshear as its new director of sales.
Millennium Hotels and Resorts MEA, one of the fastest-growing hotel management companies in the region, has announced the opening of its Grand Millennium Tabuk Hotel, a key property of the Higher Education Fund within the University of Tabuk. Located on Duba Road close to Prince Sultan Bin Abdul Aziz Airport, the Grand Millennium Tabuk Hotel is being managed by Millennium Hotels and Resorts MEA. It was opened by Prince Fahd bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz of Tabuk Region yesterday (September 6) in the presence of Dr Hamad bin Mohammed Al Al-Sheikh - Minister of Education and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the University Higher Education Fund and other officials. The hotel outlets include Al Maksoura (The cabin) all-day dining restaurant, Juzurna Arabesque restaurant, Al Multaqa (The gathering place) Lobby Café and Al Manzar Pool Lounge in addition to a grand ballroom for weddings and events with a total space of 1082 sqm with a total capacity up to 800 people, five meeting rooms with a total meeting space of 283 sqm equipped with state-of-the-art modern technology and a pre-function/welcome area with a total space of 536 sqm. The hotel also includes a large recreation area with outdoor and indoor swimming pools for adults and kids, designated gym and spa facilities for ladies and gents, two tennis courts, multipurpose court and kids' play area, said a hotel spokesman. "Guests can sink into the nostalgic era by choosing from a sprawling list of 218 luxury rooms, suites and a Royal Suite spread across six lavish floors of the hotel, with the fascinating view of Tabuk City," he stated. Every room is designed keeping in mind the heritage of the Hejaz Railway station exploding from every inch especially the photographs and wall-art that reflect the trains of the bygone era, he added.
The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has announced a partnership agreement with Accor as part of its strategy to develop AlUla as a tourism destination for nature, culture and heritage.The agreement will see Accor operate an expanded Ashar Resort under the Banyan Tree brand. There will be 47 new units added, which will bring the resort's total number up to 82 high-end villas, along with a luxury spa and several gourmet restaurants. This will be guided by a sensitive design that allows each villa to blend discreetly into the striking natural scenery of the Ashar valley, located 15km from the Kingdom's first UNESCO World Heritage Site, Hegra.The partnership with the leading global hospitality group has been signed ahead of AlUla's official opening to the world as a year-round destination in October 2020.
Jeddah's hotel industry reported improved but low performance levels during July 2020, according to preliminary data from STR.
Because of the continued limitations and concerns around the COVID-19 pandemic, Jeddah's hotel industry reported its lowest overall performance on record, according to preliminary April data from STR. Compared with April 2019:
The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh has appointed Mohammed Marghalani as its new general manager. Marghalani who has more than 14 years of experience in the hospitality industry, will "oversee the overall operations and strategic direction of the 493 rooms and suites, five-star property including its nine dining outlets".
Rotana, one of the leading hotel management companies in the region with hotels across the Middle East, Africa, Eastern Europe and Turkey, announced that it will take over the management of DAMAC Towers Arjaan by Rotana in Riyadh on 15 March, with the property set to open in early April. The announcement follows a partnership signed between the company and DAMAC Hotels and Resorts last year.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with Umm Alqura for development and construction of a Grand Hyatt branded hotel in the Holy City of Makkah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Located in close proximity to the Grand Mosque, the hotel will be an integral component of the King Abdul Aziz Road (KAAR) mixed-use urban development project, designed to support one of the fastest-growing religious tourism markets in the world.
Millennium Hotels & Resorts MEA has appointed accomplished hotelier Hamid Sidine as its Managing Director for Saudi Arabia as the hospitality firm forges ahead with its ambitious development strategy for the kingdom.
Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the signing of Radisson Riyadh Airport in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
STR's preliminary January 2020 data for hotels in Jeddah indicates significant growth in demand and occupancy. Based on daily data from the month, Jeddah reported the following in year-over-year comparisons:
In his role, Al Mojil will be responsible developing, directing and overseeing the hotel's cultural visions and strategies.With more than 17 years' of experience, Al Mojil has held managerial positions in HR departments of multiple industries. He has worked across retail, healthcare and the e-commerce sector. In his new role he will use his experience to maintain employee relations, manage recruitment and ensure the retention of staff.He will also be expected to help the team with personal and professional development, compensation administration and handle the legal matters related to HR at the property.Prior to his appointment at the Saudi hotel, Al Moji was a country manager for HR at Souq.com, he has also worked at companies such as IKEA International, Carrefour and the Al Faisaliah Group.
The third edition of the Saudi Hospitality Investment Conference (SHIC) concluded on the 21st and 22nd of January, at the Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel, where Dur Hospitality hosted the prestigious event as the strategic partner, under the patronage of the Saudi Commission for Tourism & National Heritage (SCTH), in partnership with Bench Events and MEED and in the presence of over 350 dignitaries, industry experts, hoteliers and investors.