First-Ever Marriott Hotel in the Holy City of Makkah Opens Its Doors
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) has announced the opening of the Makkah Marriott Hotel, the company's first flagship brand in the holy city.
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Hyatt Regency Makkah Officially Opens
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of Hyatt Regency Makkah in the holy city of Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) under a management agreement with Jabal Omar Development Company. The opening of Hyatt Regency Makkah marks the first hotel under a Hyatt brand to open in Makkah and the first Hyatt Regency-branded hotel to open in the KSA. A second Hyatt Regency-branded hotel in the KSA, Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya, is expected to open in 2016.
Magdy Ayoub has been named Cluster General Manager KSA Hotels at One to One Hotels & Resorts
Magdy Ayoub was recently appointed as the new cluster general manager for One to One Hotels & Resorts’ Saudi Arabia properties.
Khader Qasem has been appointed as General Manager at Golden Tulip Sharma Resort
Golden Tulip Sharma Resort in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, opening in September, has appointed a new GM, Khader Qasem, ahead of its opening.
World’s Largest HOLIDAY INN® Hotel Set to Open in Makkah in Late 2015
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) today announced the signing of a management agreement with Al Majd Al Arabiah Company for what will be the world's largest Holiday Inn hotel. Holiday Inn Makkah Abraaj Al Tayseer is due to open in The Holy City of Makkah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Oliver Braun has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Al Faisaliah Hotel and Hotel Al Khozama
Braun brings 30 years’ experience of improving the commercial performance, market profile and reputation of hotels and resorts. In his new role, he will oversee all marketing, sales and public relations strategies and initiatives for Al Faisaliah Hotel and Hotel Al Khozama.
Hyatt Announces Plans for Hyatt Place Jeddah/Medina Road and Hyatt House Jeddah/Sari Street
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into an agreement with Abdulelah Mohammed Ali Maghrabi Commercial Est. for a Hyatt Place hotel and a Hyatt House hotel in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). The hotels will be within one mile of each other and will be designed by Dubai-based Samuel Creations. Hyatt Place Jeddah/Medina Road and Hyatt House Jeddah/Sari Street will join the luxurious Park Hyatt Jeddah Marina, Club and Spa and the recently opened Hyatt Place Dubai/Al Rigga.
John Fanous has been appointed as General Manager at Radisson Blu Resort, Jizan
Boasting over 36 years of hospitality industry experience, Fanous, an American citizen with Lebanese origins, kicked off his career in the USA at the Holiday Inn Bedford Texas, where he worked in the front office.
Carlson Rezidor to Open Two Park Inn by Radisson Hotels in Saudi Arabia in 2016
Carlson Rezidor, one of the most dynamic hotel groups worldwide, further strengthens its presence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by announcing two Park Inn by Radisson hotels. The group's first property in the holy city of Makkah will feature 330 rooms and welcome the first guests in 2016. In Najran, Carlson Rezidor develops a hotel with 120 rooms that is also scheduled to open in 2016.
Amr Mekkawi has been appointed as Director of Sales, Saudi Arabia at Dusit International
After recently announcing the establishment of a joint venture hotel management company in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with local partner Dyar Hotels and Resorts, Dusit International announces that it has opened a Regional Sales Office in the Saudi capital city of Riyadh.
Mövenpick Inks deal for Second Property in New Financial Hub
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts is to open its second property in Riyadh after signing an agreement to manage a property in the Saudi capital's USD 7.8 billion King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD).Set to open in 2017, the 353-key Mövenpick Hotel Financial District Riyadh will be located in the heart of one of the kingdom's most ambitious developments to date, home to several financial institutions and multinational corporations."King Abdullah Financial District is tipped to become Riyadh's new business hub and our upscale hotel will be well placed to tap into the substantial corporate and meetings industry business this 'city-within-a-city' will generate," said Andreas Mattmüller, Chief Operating Officer, Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts, Middle East and Asia. "The property's diverse inventory, spanning 264 rooms, 85 apartments and four bungalows, will meet the demands of short-term guests attending meetings and conferences and long-stay executives."Additional facilities will include four dining outlets including two speciality restaurants, meeting rooms, a banquet hall, health club and gym.Mövenpick Hotel Financial District Riyadh will follow hot off the heels of Mövenpick Hotel Riyadh's opening this year, which will mark the hospitality firm's debut in the Saudi capital.The KAFD property will also take Mövenpick's KSA footprint to a total of 13 hotels, spanning some 4,826 rooms, by 2017 – one of the biggest inventories managed by any one single hotel operator in the kingdom.The Swiss hospitality firm, which has made clear its commitment to Saudi market expansion, currently operates 3,456 rooms across nine properties KSA-wide, with the four upcoming properties accounting for 1,370 additional rooms.
Dusit maintains momentum in Saudi Arabia - Announces Dusit Thani Jeddah and dusitD2 Salwa
Fresh on the heels of announcing an unprecedented joint venture (JV) hotel management company in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Dusit International confirms the first two projects of the newly established JV company that are now underway.
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company Brings Its Brand Of Timeless Luxury To Jeddah
Dubai, UAE, 24, April 2015: The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, will open its second hotel in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Jeddah late summer with The Ritz-Carlton, Jeddah. The latest addition to the portfolio will serve as the perfect showcase of the great traditions of Saudi hospitality; an eye-catching landmark situated over eight acres of land on Al Hamra Corniche. The new hotel with its splendid architecture will be a majestic addition to the city's vibrant hospitality scene, with unmatched conference facilities to cater to the local, regional and international markets.
Kamel Ajami has been appointed as vice president of operations for Saudi Arabia. at Hilton Worldwide
Bringing a wealth of industry experience spanning 35 years, Ajami takes the helm of Hilton Worldwide’s fast growing presence in Saudi Arabia. The company is currently present with its Waldorf Astoria, Hilton, DoubleTree and Hilton Garden Inn brands – featuring a portfolio of eight trading properties and a pipeline of nearly 30 hotels currently under development.
George Ganchev has been named General Manager at Burj Rafal Hotel Kempinski
Ganchev brings more than 23 years of hospitality experience to his new role, having previously worked at several five-star and luxury hotels. Prior to joining Burj Rafal Hotel Kempinski, he executed several successful revenue-generating programmes at Kempinski hotels in the region. Ganchev graduated from Neoma Business School in France with an EMBA in Hospitality and Tourism. Burj Rafal Hotel Kempinski opened in Riyadh in 2014 and features 350 rooms and suites.
Hoteliers say Saudi Arabia is developing as a destination outside of religious tourism
AHIC speakers were at another Saudi City this week exploring hotel investment opportunities and expanding the hoteliers network across the region. The Riyadh Regional Briefing took place this week at the Ritz Carlton Riyadh in Saudi Arabia.
Aiman Roujouleh has been appointed as Regional Director of Sales Middle East at Mandarin Oriental
Roujouleh first joined Mandarin Oriental in April 2012 as regional director of sales, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, based in Riyadh. His remit has been extended to include the whole Middle East region, including Turkey. In his new role, Roujouleh will focus on building and developing a sales team of six people based in both Riyadh and Dubai. Prior to his tenure with Mandarin Oriental, Roujouleh was associate regional director of sales for Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, based in Saud Arabia. He has a Bachelor of Business Administration (Hospitality) from Les Roches, Switzerland.
Fadi Mheisen has been appointed as General Manager at Park Inn by Radisson Dammam
Prior to joining the hotel, Mheisen was the executive assistant manager in charge of rooms at Radisson Blu Hotel, Jeddah, where he was in charge of engineering and training, as well as filling in for the general manager in his absence.
Moataz El Tabei has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Makkah Marriott Hotel
Joining with over 17 years of hospitality experience, El Tabei is skilled in operations and sales and marketing, and has held numerous unit management roles.
Gordon James Gorman has been appointed as General Manager at Holiday Inn Al Qasr
A veteran global hotelier, Gorman brings to his second Riyadh posting 35 years of hospitality management experience gained with leading international hotel brands, including Holiday Inn Hotels in Bahrain and Bangkok, and with Hilton International, Accor, Intercontinental, Dusit and Rosewood.