Viceroy out, Marriott in: Abu Dhabi property set to become a W Hotel
Following a refurbishment period while the hotel stays open as an unbranded hotel, the property will be flagged under the W Hotels brand
RelatedAldar and Viceroy still working on an Abu Dhabi hotel project
Aldar released a statement saying that it is still working with the Viceroy Hotel Group on another project in Abu Dhabi, with no other details revealed
Ramses Hilton strengthens female leadership with new appointments
New appointments have been made in the business development and front office management departments at the property in Egypt
One-third of UAE travellers prefer beach or spa holiday, Hilton survey finds
The survey was conducted in partnership with YouGov and polled more than 1,000 respondents
Dubai, Makkah and RAK show Ramadan occupancy growth
Hotel performance during Ramadan 2018 mostly was a continuation of year-to-date trends for most of the destinations in STR's analysis
Top 10 hotel companies to work for in the Middle East in 2018 REVEALED!
Sarakshi RaiThe respondents of the 2018 Hotelier Middle East Salary Survey have revealed which hotel operators they would like to work for the most
Read more
SPONSORED: Welcome to GulfHost
Hotelier Middle East StaffThe complete hospitality equipment sourcing Expo for the Middle East, Africa and Asia
Read more
Time to enter the Hotelier Awards!
Hotelier Middle East StaffPut your best foot forward, and showcase the best your colleagues have to offer!
Read more
Bpifrance partners with Business France to launch French Hospitality Mission 2018
Shishira SreenivasThe partners will explore market opportunities, financial associations and operational leadership in the hotel and restaurant services sectors in the UAE
Read more
World's 50 Best Restaurants 2018 revealed in Bilbao, Spain
Topping the list once again was Massimo Bottura's Osteria Francescana
Jumeirah hires Michelin Guides exec in F&B strategy shift
Michael Ellis expected to launch new restaurant concepts and enhance existing outlets as part of Jumeirah Group's new F&B strategy
Le Meridien Dubai launches fitness facility
The hotel has debuted Optimal Fitness at Natural Elements, which opened doors to guests in May 2018
Atlantis The Palm to kick-off kids’ summer camp in July
The summer camp has various offerings designed for children 3-15 years old
Upcoming Properties
| Company | City/Region | Property | Opening |
| Dusit International | Manama | dusitD2 Seef Bahrain | 2018 |
| Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces | Dubai | Vivanta by Taj JLT | 2018 |
| H Hospitality | Abu Dhabi | H Hotel Abu Dhabi | 2018 |
| Deutsche Hospitality | Dubai | IntercityHotel Cultural Village City | 2018 |
| Warwick Hotels and Resorts | Riyadh | Warwick Riyadh | 2018 |
| Deutsche Hospitality | Doha | Steigenberger Hotel Doha Airport Road | 2018 |
| Deutsche Hospitality | Damietta | Steigenberger Hotel Damietta | 2018 |
| Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group | Jubail | Park Inn by Radisson Jubail Industrial City | 2018 |
| Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group | Dammam | Radisson Blu Faisaliyah | 2018 |
| Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group | Jeddah | Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Jeddah Corniche | 2018 |
Zara Spa re-opens at Movenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea in Jordan
Zara Spa, the 6,000-square-metre wellness venue at Movenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea, has re-opened after a renovation
Exterity expands Middle Eastern team to sustain market growth
The company recently celebrated its 10th anniversary in the region
InterContinental Abu Dhabi appoints new restaurant leadership team
The property's F&B includes: Chamas Churrascaria, Circo, Byblos Sur Mer, Cho Gao Marina Walk, Fishmarket and Belgian Cafe.
Centro Barsha by Rotana Dubai appoints general manager
Imad Akil has joined the team at Centro Barsha, and joined Rotana in 2008 for the pre-opening of Amwaj Rotana Jumeirah Beach, Dubai
VIDEO: Three hotels confirmed for Dubai's Palm Jumeirah by Q1 2019
Shishira SreenivasThree new hotels are going to open on Dubai's Palm Jumeirah. A.A. Al Moosa Enterprises has confirmed three hotel projects — Hilton The Palm, Taj Exotica Resort & Spa and Marriott The Palm — with a target opening date of Q1 of 2019
Read more
VIDEO: Inside Jumeirah Group's new brand: Zabeel House by Jumeirah in Dubai
Hotelier Middle East StaffInside the first hotel in the new Zabeel House by Jumeirah collection
Read more
VIDEO: Bahrain's hospitality on upward investment growth
Sarakshi RaiEp 22 of What's Trending on Hotelier Middle East looks at Bahrain's upward investment growth in the hospitality sector, but also its potential problem of oversupply
Read more
VIDEO: Jumeirah Beach Hotel in Dubai shuts for 6 months
Sarakshi RaiThe hotel will relaunch in early next October, in time for its 21st anniversary celebrations
Read more
Search our database of more than 2,700 industry companies
