Accor expanding its luxury portfolio in the United Arab Emirates with the introduction of the Sofitel brand into Ras Al Khaimah. Set to open in 2023, the property will become a landmark resort for the group in the region. The group is collaborating with Al Hamra, the leading real estate development and investment company in …
andBeyond Grumeti Serengeti Tented Camp in Tanzania is to undergo an extensive rebuild. The property will emerge with a brand-new identity as andBeyond Grumeti Serengeti River Lodge. “andBeyond Grumeti was originally built in the early 1990s,” explained Niall Anderson, andBeyond chief operating officer, Africa lodges. “While it has since undergone two refurbishments, when the Grumeti …
Haven has appointed Simon Palethorpe as its new managing director, following his departure from cruise operator Carnival earlier this week. He has over two decades of experience in leisure and consumer industries and will report to Paul Flaum, group chief executive of Bourne Leisure. Palethorpe said: “Haven is one of Britain’s most popular family holiday …
IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the appointment of Joanna Kurowska as the new managing director in its home market of UK & Ireland. She will be responsible for driving sustainable hotel performance in the existing estate and working with owners and investors to unlock growth potential. Kurowska’s promotion follows a ten-year career at IHG …
The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC) has revealed design plans for a new mountain resort. Named Desert Rock, it will be located among the beautiful wadi vistas in the west of Saudi Arabia. Created by the architectural design firm, Oppenheim Architecture, it has been “designed to protect and preserve the environment” and will allow guests …
Accor is adding a new flagship property to its portfolio in Africa with Fairmont Djibouti. Set to open in 2024, the hotel will feature 155 rooms and ten serviced apartments, with five food and beverage outlets combined with 1,398 sqm of events facilities. Located in Djibouti City, the capital of Djibouti and one of the …
Radisson Hotel Group has secured a record year in its fastest growing region, the Middle East & Africa, with 21 signings and seven hotel openings achieved thus far. The expansion drive includes the announcement of eight hotels in Morocco, the entry into Thakher Makkah with nearly 1,000 rooms, as well as the introduction of the …
Hilton will have a major presence at upcoming hotel investment conferences across Europe, Middle East & Africa as in-person events return to the calendar. The global operator took part in the International Hotel Investment Forum earlier this month in Berlin, and will this week join the Arabian & African Hospitality Investment Conference in Dubai. The …
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has been selected by F4 Transbay Partners to manage Rosewood San Francisco; a new, ultra-luxury hotel set to open in 2026. The property will be located in the burgeoning Transbay District, close to the Salesforce Park, a 5.4-acre elevated outdoor oasis featuring a 1,000-person amphitheatre. Rosewood San Francisco will occupy 15 …
Colliers International has released its latest forecast for full-year hotel occupancies across key Middle East and North Africa markets. In total, the firm has analysed 24 cities in the region. Dubai comes out on top, with many of its key districts broken down. Dubai Marina and JBR are predicted to close the year with occupancies …
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