The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh has recently promoted Mohammed Marghalani as hotel manager for the property. In his role, Marghalani will overlook all processes in the hotel, focusing on operations, administration functions, and projects.
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Park Inn by Radisson, the colorful, dynamic midscale hotel brand of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, makes its debut in the holy city of Makkah in Saudi Arabia with the opening in Makkah Al Naseem. The group has a large presence in Saudi Arabia with 35 hotels and more than 9,000 rooms in operation or under development.
Emaar Hospitality Group has signed a deal with Jabal Omar Development to operate a new Address Hotels + Resorts project in Mecca, close to the Grand Mosque. The Jabal Omar Address Makkah property will have 1,490 hotel rooms and suites – some of which will be available for freehold purchase. It is scheduled to open in 2019. Jabal Omar is a listed developer of a master-planned series of tower clusters within walking distance of the Grand Mosque that will contain more than 2 million square metres of four- and five-star hotels. The first phase is already complete, and contains Hilton and Marriott Hotels.
Assila Hotel, Jeddah, has announced the appointment of Harry Fernandes as the new general manager. Harry Fernandes at the ATM, DubaiThe newly-opened five-star hotel is part of the Rocce Forte chain. Commenting on his new appointment, Mr Fernandes said: “I am delighted to take the helm as General Manager of the splendid new Assila Hotel in the beautiful city of Jeddah.Mr Fernandes started his career with the international hotel group in 2004 when he was appointed rooms division manager at The Balmoral in Edinburgh, followed by promotion to resident manager of The Balmoral in 2005.
The Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies in the world is set to become one of the largest hotel operators in Makkah, Saudi Arabia with the announcement of two iconic hotels in the Holy City. The recent signing of a management agreement between the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group and esteemed Saudi company Al Majd Al Arabiah was announced comprising a total of 2,850 rooms.
Expanding its presence in the Middle East, Cristal Group will add two fabulous new hotels to its portfolio this summer. The group is preparing for the soft opening of Bayat Hotel by Cristal and Masaya Hotel & Residences by Emerald in June 2017.
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today opens the doors of Hilton Makkah Convention Hotel. With majestic views overlooking the Sacred Mosque, Al Masjid al Haram, and the city's largest ballroom and convention centre, Hilton proudly welcomes Hilton Makkah Convention Hotel to its growing Middle Eastern portfolio
Cristal Group has appointed Mr Philippe F. Frugere as the General Manger for Bayat Hotel by Cristal that is Abha’s first 5-star property and will be ready for opening in June 2017. The Abha region in Saudi Arabia was recently named the capital of Arab Tourism 2017. With over four decades of outstanding experience in the hospitality industry, Mr Frugere is a seasoned hotelier having an in-depth knowledge of all aspects of the business. Making the announcement, Mr Kamal Fakhoury, CEO of Cristal Group, stated, “Bayat Hotel by Cristal is a fabulous property and we are delighted to welcome Mr Frugere to lead the team there. His expertise and experience will prove invaluable in positioning the hotel as a first choice for travelers in Abha.”Mr Frugere’s first posting as General Manager was in Corsica in 1998 at the 4-star Campo Dell’Oro Hotel. He then moved to Les Dromonts Hotel & Alpe Hotel Club in France. In 2010, he took his first steps into the Middle East as Group General Manager of Al Nahda Hotel in Oman where he stayed until 2013. Subsequently he worked as General Manager for a year at Olhuveli Beach & Spa Resorts in Maldives and later at Waterfront City Hotel & Casino in the Philippines. Mr Frugere is winner of many awards and recognitions. He was honored with the ‘Best General Manager (Upscale Segment) Award’ by Worldwide Hospitality Awards while he was posted at Sun Hotels & Resorts Maldives.
The first Saudi Arabian woman to become a General Manager in Hospitality - Rezidor appoints Maram Kokandi as its General Manager in Jeddah The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the most dynamic hotel companies in the world, is proud to mark a new milestone in its history by appointing its first Saudi female General Manager in the company and the hospitality industry. Miss Maram Kokandi will be the General Manager of a new Park Inn by Radisson hotel in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, scheduled to open later this year.
Silk Road of Al Ahsa InterContinental, the only luxury hotel located in Al Hofuf city, announces the hiring of Justin Jose as its new Sous Chef to bring new changes in dining experience and further expand the restaurant’s Asian Fusion offering that is unique in Al Ahsa region.
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has announced that it has entered into a management agreement with Karan Gulf Services, for a new hotel within Saudi Arabia's Wa'ad Al Shamal industrial city. The 237-room hotel is planned as the largest hotel project within Wa'ad Al Shamal City, as well as the entire northern region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The city itself, located about 30 kilometres from Turaif is being developed by Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma'aden) and covers 450 square kilometres in Saudi Arabia's Northern Frontier. It will host approximately 100,000 residents. The city will tap into the region's significant phosphate reserves and will support and provide extensive opportunities to many upstream and downstream industries, which have already been anchored by major global players including Saudi Aramco, SABIC and SCECO. These companies will provide the infrastructure necessary to initiate the project and stimulate further activities relating to phosphate mining. The mineral industry is set to become the third pillar of the Kingdom's economy after oil and petrochemical, in line with the country's Vision 2030.Set to open in the second half of 2018, Mövenpick Hotel Wa'ad Al Shamal, whilst primarily targeting the corporate market, will also provide a resort feel. The property will offer three food and beverage outlets, extensive meeting and event space, male and female wellness areas as well as recreation facilities, designed to serve hotel guests, the community of Wa'ad Al Shamal and the northern region."We are proud to have been selected as the hotel operator for this fantastic project in the region" said Andreas Mattmüller, Chief Operating Officer, Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts, Middle East and South Asia. "We firmly support the government's vision of economic diversification. Considering the current lack of upscale accommodation, we see the development of this hotel as strategically important to the continued growth of the city. Furthermore, Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts will be the first international upscale hotel in the northern region of Saudi Arabia and this new signing will consolidate our position as one of the strongest international hotel brands in the country and the Middle East."Abdulrahman bin Fahad bin Abdul Latif al Jabr, Managing Director of Karan Gulf Services stated, "We are extremely happy to be partnering with Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts, in our quest to develop the northern region of the country and support the local communities. Together, we will provide approximately 100 employment opportunities to male and female Saudi Arabian nationals living close to the project. The development of this hotel will have much a wider and far-reaching positive economic impact in the northern region, and will act as a platform upon which other businesses can grow. We are also extremely grateful to Ma'aden for giving us the opportunity to develop this project in a city that is destined to change the economic profile of the entire country." Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts already operates 11 hotels in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Five more projects in the country will be launched in the next three years. They are Mövenpick Residences Al Khobar, Mövenpick Hotel & Apartments Al Tahlia Jeddah, Mövenpick Hotel Financial District Riyadh, Mövenpick Hotel Heraa Jeddah and Mövenpick Hotel Wa'ad Al Shamal.
It's a first! The Rezidor Hotel Group, known for its innovation in the hospitality industry and its iconic Radisson Blu® brand, introduces its first residence property in Dhahran, bringing Saudi Arabia to a new standard of excellence. With 92 stylish and sophisticated apartments, a restaurant and a gym, guests will find everything they need to feel at home at the Radisson Blu Residence, Dhahran. "We are delighted to open our first residences in Dhahran as we see the perfect opportunity to cater to the increasing demand from corporate and leisure guests looking for spacious and stylish serviced apartments on a short-, medium- or long-term basis. We are confident that the combination of high quality, serviced apartments and the globally recognized Radisson Blu brand will prove to be a compelling proposition and will be in popular demand," says Mark Willis, Area Vice President, Middle East & Turkey, The Rezidor Hotel Group.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya, the first Hyatt Regency hotel to open in Riyadh, the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Developed by Mohammed A. Al-Swailem Co. for Commercial Investment, Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya is the third Hyatt-branded hotel to open in the KSA, joining Park Hyatt Jeddah Marina, Club and Spa and Hyatt Regency Makkah Jabal Omar.
Guillard has spent 19 years in the hospitality industry and has worked in Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
The Italian national has more than 13 years of experience in luxury hospitality, and grew up in a family that was involved in the hospitality sector.
Gearing up to boost its presence in Saudi Arabia, Swiss International proudly announces the arrival of its first 2 hotels in Riyadh. The chain will be entering the capital city with Swiss International Royal Hotel and Swiss Spirit Hotel & Suites Metropolitan contributing to 4 hotels of the brand in Saudi Arabia.
CapitaLand's wholly owned serviced residence business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), continues to extend its footprint in the Middle East to capture a bigger share of the market, by clinching contracts to manage another three properties in Saudi Arabia, including its first in the Islamic holy city of Makkah. The 280-unit Ascott Makkah, 92-unit Ascott Villas Riyadh and 69-unit Spectrums Residence in Jeddah are all slated to open in 2017.
Rotana, one of the leading hotel management companies in the Middle East, Africa, South Asia and Eastern Europe, and SHUAA Capital Saudi Arabia, officially announced at a press conference the opening of Centro Shaheen Jeddah, the group's first property to open under "Centro by Rotana" brand in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. SHUAA Capital is the Fund Manager and Developer of this joint project.
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts today opened the doors to the Mövenpick Hotel City Star Jeddah, a unique European-style property in one of Saudi Arabia's fastest-growing cities. The 228-room property, which marks the Swiss hospitality firm's third hotel in Jeddah and 11th in the Kingdom, seamlessly blends a classical interior design with a contemporary façade and the latest modern comforts.