Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 26 April, 2016 6:25 pm

Middle East Visitors Find Luxury, Sophistication and Relaxation at The St. Regis Istanbul

As a gateway to an enticing blend of heritage, culture, fashion and shopping, The St. Regis Istanbul has become firmly established as a choice destination for elite Middle East travelers during its first year.    Since welcoming its first guests in April 2015, around 30 percent of...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 26 April, 2016 6:22 pm

HYATT’S MIDDLE EAST EXPANSION PLANS FOCUS ON SAUDI ARABIA AND THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Speaking at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2016, Hyatt emphasized its focus upon the brand’s expansion into the key regional markets of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).  “The Middle East provides a unique and diverse arena for us to evolve our...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 26 April, 2016 6:05 pm

Home Centre’s 4th Room Makeover Contest Infuses Color and Energy into Lives of 15 Winners across Region

Living in an aesthetically appealing and energising space can certainly enhance one’s happiness and sense of well-being. Over the years Home Centre, the largest home retailer in the Middle East, has transformed the personal living spaces of several deserving customers with its popular Room...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 26 April, 2016 5:26 pm

Emaar Hospitality Group marks expansion with 35
new hotels & serviced residences in UAE and global markets

Emaar Hospitality Group, the hospitality and leisure subsidiary of global developer Emaar Properties, today announced its expansion plan, highlighted by 35 new hotels and serviced residences to open under its three flagship brands  – The Address Hotels + Resorts, Vida Hotels and Resorts...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 26 April, 2016 5:12 pm

YouGov travel trends report released at ATM

YouGov has unveiled the results of its latest Travel Booking Trends study for the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia (MENASA) region today (26 April), day two of ATM 2016, with one of the key findings highlighting that 51% of respondents claim the concept of virtual reality in their travel...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 26 April, 2016 5:02 pm

Choice Hotels International Signs Master Development Agreement To Enter The Middle East

Choice Hotels International, Inc., one of the largest hotel companies in the world, announced today the signing of a master development agreement with Equinox Ventures Ltd, a joint venture between Equinox Group Ltd. and Al Tayyar Travel Group, to introduce and develop three of Choice’s most...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 26 April, 2016 4:07 pm

HMH – Hospitality Management Holdings Targets Saudi as a Strategic Growth Market

In keeping with its strategy to prioritize expansion in GCC focusing on markets with high growth potential for the group, HMH – Hospitality Management Holdings is aggressively targeting opportunities in KSA.   Speaking at the Arabian Travel Market 2016, Laurent A. Voivenel, CEO of...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 26 April, 2016 12:12 pm

Rocco Forte Hotels Unveils Assila Hotel In Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Rocco Forte Hotels has announced that it will open its first property in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the city of Jeddah, marking the start of the luxury hotel group’s expansion into the region.    With construction already complete, the Assila Hotel will open in September...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 26 April, 2016 11:30 am

Al- Oula Real Estate Development Company launches a residential tower and a 5 star hotel project

The “Al- Oula Real Estate Development Company, one of the largest real estate developers in the Kingdom," has enhanced its prestigious project portfolio of luxurious hotels and residential and hotel apartments in the “Khobar City" with the launch of the "Wajihat Wajdn...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 26 April, 2016 3:56 am

IHG® expecting +40% growth by 2021, with 25 hotels opening in the Middle East

IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group) is expecting to record more than 40 percent growth across the Middle East in the next three to five years, with 25 new hotels in the pipeline.   Currently, the group operates 78 hotels in GCC, Levant, and Egypt alone, following a well-rounded...

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