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Interview with Tim Cordon, Chief Operating Officer for MEA & SEAP, Radisson Hotel Group

Radisson’s Tim Cordon on regional strategy, opportunities and innovation

The COO – MEA & SEAP, Radisson Hotel Group, delves into its ambitious regional expansion strategies, the distinct challenges and opportunities across different markets  

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NEOM: Equinox Hotels to open bridge resort on Magna’s Treyam

The bridge will connect guest rooms and suites, a club house, a spa, and a signature Equinox Hotels fitness club

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IHG unveils industry-first Low Carbon Pioneers programme

Creating a group of low operational carbon hotels, the first community of its kind in the industry, will help IHG test, learn and share findings on sustainability measures

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First Ritz-Carlton Reserve in UAE to launch on this island

Ritz-Carlton Reserve currently includes only seven properties in destinations such as Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Indonesia, Puerto Rico and Mexico

U by Emaar Unveils Luxurious Bahrain Expansion

U by Emaar loyalty programme now covers these Bahrain hotels

The new additions, Address Beach Resort Bahrain and Vida Beach Resort Marassi-Al-Bahrain, will allow members to earn and redeem Upoints, the programme’s currency

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Ennismore integrates sustainable hotel brand Our Habitas into portfolio

Ennismore will take over the management and growth of Our Habitas, integrating it into its global collective of entrepreneurial, founder-built brands

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Dubai’s hospitality boom: Sofitel The Palm’s Christophe Schnyder discusses surging tourism and future challenges

The industry veteran discusses Dubai’s hospitality sector growth, competition, and sustainability efforts in a dynamic tourism market

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Saudi Arabia: Capella Hotels announces wellness-themed resort at NEOM

Capella’s renowned wellness experiences are tailored to individual needs and utilise lunar phases as a guiding principle

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The Kitchen: Spinneys introduces its first food hall concept

The food hall, covering 4,950 square feet, is located on the Lower Ground Floor in Dubai Mall

Marriott International to bring W Hotels to Riyadh

Marriott International to launch new W Hotels property in Riyadh

W Riyadh is expected to feature 210 luxury guest rooms and suites, seven restaurants, retail space, and expansive event and meeting facilities

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Cruise Saudi launches Aroya: A glimpse at the kingdom’s first cruise line

The flagship vessel of Aroya Cruises is an impressive 335-metre floating resort

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Abu Dhabi unveils carbon calculator for hotels

Launched at Arabian Travel Market, the Carbon Calculator is a mandatory tool for all hotels within the emirate to track and quantify carbon emissions

New photos of UAE’s gaming destination: Wynn Al Marjan Island

Wynn Al Marjan is anticipated to be the first integrated gaming resort in the Middle East and North Africa region

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Accor’s Q1 sales rise 8% as Middle-East, Africa and Asia Pacific demand picks up

The increase was more pronounced in midscale, upscale and economy hotels in the Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific regions

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Marriott to open Ritz-Carlton Reserve in NEOM’s Trojena

Ritz-Carlton Reserve has only six properties in destinations including Thailand, Indonesia, Puerto Rico, and Mexico

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Saudi Arabia: 320,000 new hotel rooms expected by 2030, reveals report

A development cost of $37.8bn is expected by 2030 toward infrastructure, tourism transformation and real estate, according to industry data released ahead of the Future Hospitality Summit Saudi Arabia

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FIVE Hotel Group eyes 2025 IPO, keeps watch on Middle East tensions

FIVE Hotel Group could be valued at $2.5-$3bn as per internal estimates

Rotana opens ninth hotel in Saudi, near to this famous causeway

Dar Rayhaan by Rotana in Al Khobar has undergone a “soft launch” as it opens with 133 rooms

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Four Seasons, RSG to develop luxe wellness haven at AMAALA Triple Bay

This venture positions Four Seasons as the latest addition to the lineup of luxury brands at Triple Bay, situated along Saudi Arabia’s stunning northwestern coastline

Alpha Dhabi completes sale of 3 hotels to NCTH

IHC’s Alpha Dhabi consolidates hotel business with NCTH deal

The transaction adds St Regis Saadiyat, Al Wathba Luxury Collection and ultra-luxury Cheval Blanc in the Maldives to NCTH’s portfolio of hotel assets

What's On

Industry heavyweights shine bright at the What’s On Dubai Awards 2024

The ceremony was an extra celebration that saw What’s On and Motivate Media Group mark 45 monumental years

South Korea’s H2O Hospitality opens Abu Dhabi office

South Korea’s H2O Hospitality expands global footprint with Abu Dhabi office

The company provides solutions which automate the front and back-end processes of hotels by digitising the process flow, enabling paperless and contactless procedures

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Saudi heritage on display at Diriyah’s Bab Samhan Hotel

The opening of Bab Samhan marks a significant milestone in Diriyah’s journey towards becoming a premier destination for luxury hospitality

Raffles Hotels & Resorts to debut at NEOM’s Trojena

Raffles Hotels & Resorts set to debut on this NEOM island

Raffles Trojena, the newest hospitality brand to partner with NEOM Hotel Division, will be located in the Discover cluster

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These developers are bringing the ‘WOW’ factor to Ras Al Khaimah

The development, which has an estimated value of Dhs4.8bn, will be ready for handover by 2026

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The most expensive Valentine’s Day packages on offer in Dubai

Romantics in the UAE choose to celebrate Valentine’s Day by embracing experiences over traditional gifts

Red Sea Global gets SAR2bn financing from Riyad Bank

Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Global secures SAR2bn debt financing

The financing will be used to support Red Sea Global’s joint venture with Kingdom Holding Company to develop the Four Seasons Resort

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Emaar FY2023 profit rises 70%, property sales reach $11bn

The Dubai-based developer reported a 7 per cent increase in revenues to Dhs26.7bn ($7.3bn)

ADNEC Group contribute Dhs7.4bn to the local economy

ADNEC Group’s economic contribution in 2023 tops Dhs7.4bn

The Abu Dhabi National Exhibition and Al Ain Convention Centre welcomed 1.78 million visitors, up 123 per cent from 802,000 visitors in 2022

Jumeirah Group gathers steam on expansion, opens first Saudi hotel, Jumeirah Jabal Omar Makkah

Jumeirah Group gathers steam on expansion, opens first Saudi hotel

In addition to its rooms and suites, Jumeirah Jabal Omar Makkah hosts 88 residences, which sit across the podium of its four towers