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Hilton to open over 50 properties in Saudi Arabia onrad Riyadh Laysen Valley

Hilton to quadruple its presence in Saudi Arabia, aims to open over 50 new hotels

Hilton currently operates 16 hotels in Saudi Arabia, including Waldorf Astoria Jeddah – Qasr Al Sharq, Conrad Makkah, and Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences

Abu Dhabi's ADQ, IHC look to merge with Q Holding Image GettyImages-1366647006

ADQ, IHC Capital propose merger with Q Holding to create $12bn entity

The proposed transaction would create one of the largest real estate, hospitality, events and catering platforms in the region

World Tourism Day 2023

Saudi Arabia’s PIF sets up company to boost tourism sector

The new company will invest in new tourism projects and develop attractive destinations in cities across the kingdom

Amaala

Red Sea Global partners with Equinox for Amaala hotel

The hotel will comprise 128 keys, with a focus on sports, fitness, and lifestyle

IHG to open Regent Jeddah in Saudi Arabia Imagew IHG

IHG to debut premium Regent Hotels & Resorts in Saudi Arabia

Set to open by mid-2024 in Jeddah, the property will be one of the first new generation Regent Hotels to open globally

Dubai Sustainable Tourism Stamp 2023

Dubai Sustainable Tourism Stamp to recognise eco-friendly hotels in the emirate

The Dubai Sustainable Tourism Stamp by DET to showcase the hotel’s adherence to sustainable practices and environmental stewardship

Rixos Dubai Islands Hotel & Residences Image Nakheel Rixos

Nakheel launches Rixos Hotel & Residences on Dubai Islands

Along with the Rixos property, Dubai Islands will be home to more than 80 resorts and hotels

OYO to add 2000 apartments in Abu Dhabi

Hospitality tech firm OYO adds 2000 apartments in Abu Dhabi

The ready-to-move-in accommodations provide fully managed long-term housing rental spaces for professionals

Ethmar Holding

EIH Ethmar Group acquires stake in Nirvana Holding

EIH Ethmar’s strategic partnership with Nirvana to take forward a range of projects in the tourism sector, contributing to the growth of UAE’s economy

Hotel Indigo to open in Oxagon, NEOM (Image: Supplied by IHG Hotels and Resorts)

NEOM’s Oxagon to get 250-key Hotel Indigo

Located in the northwest of Saudi Arabia, the hotel will welcome its first guests in 2026

Staybridge Suites Dubai Business Bay (Image: Supplied by IHG Hotels and Resorts)

IHG to open dual-brand property in Dubai

A 275-key Holiday Inn and residential-style Staybridge Suites hotel in Business Bay will both be operational later this year

One&Only Za’abeel Dubai (Image: Supplied by One&Only)

One&Only One Za’abeel Dubai to welcome first guests in December

One Za’abeel’s dual skyscrapers are intersected by the world’s longest cantilever, The Link, located a 100 metres above the street

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Millennium Hotels inks development deal for The Biltmore Residences in Dubai

Set to open in 2025, the 44-floor vertical twirl development will have 408 one, two and three luxurious residences

Holiday Inn Riyadh The Business District (Image: Supplied by Holiday Inn)

Riyadh gets Middle East’s first Holiday Inn with open lobby concept

Holiday Inn Riyadh The Business District is a new-build 138-key property

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UAE among top 3 most popular destinations during H1 2023, reveals Global Hotel Alliance

With H1 total revenues topping $1.2bn across GHA’s diverse portfolio of 800 hotels across 40 brands in 100 countries, July and August results are expected to break records

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Radisson Hotel Group reports strong H1 growth, with over 100 signings, openings  

The group is looking to grow its portfolio in the Middle East to reach 150 properties in operation and under development by 2030

Address Jabal Omar Makkah (Image: Supplied by Address Hotels and Resorts)

Address Hotels and Resorts debuts 1,484-key property in Makkah

The Address Jabal Omar Makkah in Saudi Arabia is located within the Jabal Omar development

Courtyard by Marriott Jubail (Image: Supplied by Courtyard by Marriott)

Courtyard by Marriott opens in Jubail

The 165-key property is located within Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province

Element West Bay by Westin (Image: Supplied by Element by Westin)

Marriott opens Element West Bay by Westin in Doha

The hotel has 180 studio, one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom apartments

ADGM issues hotel and tourism regualtions 2023 Image courtesy ADGM

Abu Dhabi Global Market issues hotel and tourism regulations

The regulations adopt some Abu Dhabi onshore tourism legislation to provide a better regulatory framework for hotels and tourism companies in ADGM

Avani+ Palm View Dubai Hotel and Suites (Image: Supplied by Avani Hotels and Resorts)

Minor’s Avani Palm View Dubai property rebrands

The 48-storey hotel has become the first Avani+ property in the region

IHG Hotels Voco

IHG Hotels & Resorts to bring voco brand to Beirut

The voco Beirut Central District is a conversion property that will be rebranded by the end of this year

Ramada Encore by Wyndham Al Khobar Corniche (Image: Supplied by Wyndham Hotels and Resorts)

Wyndham to open 79-key property in Al Khobar

Ramada Encore by Wyndham Al Khobar Corniche is located in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province

Fraser Suites Al Liwan Bahrain (Image: Supplied by Frasers Hospitality)

Frasers Hospitality to open third serviced apartment project in Bahrain

Fraser Suites Al Liwan Bahrain will offer 63 units and will welcome its first guests in the fourth quarter of 2023

UAE restaurants on sustainability

Here’s how UAE restaurants are driving sustainability

Restaurants in the UAE have embraced sustainable practices to reduce their environmental impact and protect the planet for future generations

ENVI Al Nakheel (Image: Supplied by ENVI Lodges)

ENVI Lodges reveals design of upcoming property in Saudi Arabia

ENVI Al Nakheel will open next year and will feature 25 eco-lodging pods

The Radisson Collection Resort, Marsa Alam Port Phoenice in Egypt (Image: Supplied by Radisson Hotel Group)

Radisson Collection resort announced for Egypt

The new-build property is expected to open in early 2025

Millennium Hotels partners with Watermelon (Image: Supplied by Millennium Hotels and Resorts) 

Millennium Hotels partners with Watermelon on UAE food sustainability initiative

Watermelon has a dedicated team that sources and partners with local farmers and fishermen across the UAE

Dubai's DET hosts city briefing on tourism milestones Image Dubai Media Office_DET

Dubai’s DET hosts year’s first ‘City Briefing’, key tourism milestones highlighted

The event, held at the Dubai World Trade Centre, highlighted the crucial role assigned to the city’s tourism sector in driving the success of the Dubai Economic Agenda, D33

Anantara resort to open in Trojena NTR Lake Knoll image supplied by Minor Group image Minor Group

Minor Hotels announces new Anantara resort in Trojena, NEOM

The 270-key resort will offer a selection of guest rooms and suites, including some with private pools, and all with spectacular lake or mountain views