Today’s announcement that Hilton will assume management control of the architecturally striking hotel puts recent weeks of speculation to rest.
The word ‘resort’ is used all too frequently in today’s hospitality scene, but Le Royal Méridien is the perfect example of what the term should stand for; a place you should never have to leave.
Opulent devices provide guests with quicker access to services and part of wider technology push
Ascott is opening up in Riyadh, while the first One & Only Resort and first Staybridge Suites in KSA are opening in Jeddah
Citymax COO says it would like to build up to five more Dubai hotels – if it wasn’t for the cost of land
Nine-seater cinema and private salon among striking features of Dhs85,000-a-night floor
Luxury hotel aims to raise Kuwait’s hospitality profile but its opening has been delayed following the downturn
Relocation provides 18-brand alliance with tax benefits and signals city’s growing commercial allure
Starwood leaders upbeat after meeting 50 owners across 12 countries during month-long HQ relocation.
The luxury villas will be targeted at wealthy Gulf buyers looking for an escape from the summer heat.
Starwood confirms discussions are ongoing as market speculation increases that the striking hotel will soon be converted to a Sheraton
Its second Dubai property falls under the rapidly growing dusitD2 brand, which targets young and successful business and leisure travellers
The 250-room hotel is the luxury Indian chain’s first UAE property.
CEO targets new partnerships for Dubai and Abu Dhabi properties
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Operator maintains that while occupancies in Bahrain have reduced year on year, business opportunities remain.
Luxury two-floor facility targets government ministers, VIPs and celebrities.
Accor’s latest contract targets underserved sector
The number of stores at the adjacent shopping centre is set to rise from 200 to 350 this year.
Well-known hotel sports ‘chic new look’ and aims to serve as a contemporary city escape for business and leisure travellers
The 632-room resort Rixos Bab Al Bahr will be joined by the 349-room Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah.
Steinway Piano Gallery will be displaying a crystallised 1/6 scale model grand piano worth AED12 million for the first time
First internationally branded three-star economy hotel in the Kingdom will be followed by many more as main hospitality groups target demand for affordable stays
Located along The Walk, the 341-room property will contain five restaurants and bars