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France to unveil new e-learning platform
January 2023 5966
Out with the old, in with the new
January 2023 3851
IHG partners with Katara to up French presence
January 2023 3662
LUX* announces four new projects
January 2023 3876
Marriott spotlights change in luxury behaviour
January 2023 3810
Experience India at its luxurious best
January 2023 3539
Belmond: rejuvenating icons
January 2023 3704
Mandarin Oriental to open new luxury resort and residences
January 2023 3557
New fertility retreat at Bürgenstock
January 2023 928
The BoTree to open this July
January 2023 3498
NCL’s new season features longer, more port days
January 2023 1161
Explora Journeys targets the slow traveller
January 2023 5753
Costa Toscana offers short Arabian Gulf sailings
January 2023 5470
Hotelbeds highlights one-stop-shop vision
January 2023 3743
Kanoo Travel commits to path-leading digitalisation
January 2023 3383
Global TAA bounces back on shifts in behaviour
January 2023 3431
Events industry to return bigger than 2019
January 2023 3504
The decade of tech megatrends: SITA
January 2023 5334
Are metaverse holidays virtual insanity?
January 2023 3585
Vida Dubai is all set to welcome guests
January 2023 3537
Marriott makes resort debut in Dubai
January 2023 3615
Non-stop flights between Mombasa, Dubai
January 2023 3649
Vistara launches Mumbai-Muscat daily flights
January 2023 3680
Historical Diriyah opens to the public
January 2023 3660
In Brief
January 2023 4050
IHG Hotels and Resorts’ Skills Academy goes global
January 2023 1039
Radisson Collection continues rapid expansion
January 2023 5406
Bahrain launches state-of-the-art MICE venue
January 2023 6260
Saudi hospitality on show at biggest WTTC summit
January 2023 4319
Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai and the Maison Cartier have come together to design the highly anticipated 2022 Christmas tree which is displayed at the heart of the property. The city’s most desirable beachfront resort collaborated with Cartier to design a bespoke tree with a creative reinterpretation of one of the jeweller’s oldest icons, the Trinity de Cartier and Mandarin Oriental’s signature symbol, the Fan. It is the fourth consecutive year that Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai partnered with a luxury brand to create and decorate the Christmas tree in their own inimitable style.
UAE-based tour operator Arabiers Dubai has received Tripadvisor’s 2022 Travelers’ Choice Award for Top overall Experiences – UAE. “This endorsement comes at a time when the sector is emerging from the unprecedented global challenge. To be recognised amongst established global operators is a testament to our dedication and commitment in this evolving industry. We work tirelessly to enhance our curated tours, our team of hands-on guides are well-versed with Dubai’s hidden gems, allowing our travellers a more personalized holiday,” said Zayed Aybek, Managing Director, Arabiers UAE.
Tennis player Rafael Nadal and Gabriel Escarrer, CEO of Melia Hotels International, recently presented the hotel brand ZEL in Madrid. ZEL is a new brand of the resort and urban leisure hotels that will first begin to operate in Spain, and then later in key destinations in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and America. The joint venture between these two global brands from Mallorca aims to achieve consistent international growth and capitalise on its hallmark Mediterranean character. The brand will also have a range of different strategic partners in its international growth in areas such as dining, decoration, well-being, and technology.
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a management agreement with the owners of Carlton Al Moaibed hotel in Al Khobar. The hotel was founded by the late ‘Abdulrahman Al Moaibed and the late George N. Frem back in 1977, to transform the hotel into Saudi Arabia’s first Vignette Collection Hotel. The new property will be refurbished and is scheduled to be rebranded by 2024. The signing of the 150-key hotel in the Eastern Province capital also marks another milestone in IHG’s over 40-year presence in the Kingdom.
Museum of Illusions Dubai, the city’s coolest Instagrammable venue at the waterfront Al Seef development by Meraas on Dubai Creek, has unveiled a quartet of new Illusions. Some of the new exhibits include the symmetry illusion room, infinity well, the tricky rings and the following eyes. The perfect spot for a family day out, an alternative date night, or fun with friends – Museum of Illusions appeals to visitors of all ages and interests on the stunning Al Seef promenade, packed with F&B and retail concepts.
Hilton and TDF signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop family-friendly leisure destinations across several Saudi locations in alignment with the National Tourism Strategy. Hilton’s Saudi Arabia expansion plan also included the signing of Waldorf Astoria Diriyah, in partnership with the Diriyah Gate Development Authority (DGDA). Hilton and Alshaya Group signed agreements for Canopy by Hilton Al Khobar Ajdan Waterfront and Hampton by Hilton Hafr al-Batin.
Queens Grill presents an exciting new dining experience with a Royal Sunday Roast like no other. Ferghal Purcell, General Manager of the Queen Elizabeth 2 Hotel, is delighted to introduce this foodie extravaganza, stating “Royal Sunday Roast fans can expect a sharing-style feast of traditional British favourites in the luxury atmosphere of the Queens Grill restaurant, which occupies the former first-class dining quarters of this storied vessel.”
Kerzner has announced a new immersive lifestyle and fitness brand, SIRO. The brand will launch its inaugural hotel, SIRO One Za’abeel in Q4 2023. This first hotel for the SIRO brand will sit in the heart of Dubai’s iconic One Za’abeel development. Designed to help guests unlock peak mental and physical performance in a supportive, aspirational environment, SIRO One Za’abeel is the first step on SIRO’s journey to become an entirely new global lifestyle-driven brand.
Nasma to grow luxe short-term holiday property portfolio
Thu, 26 Jan 2023
Rixos Bab Al Bahr appoints Ahmed Elnawawy as GM
Thu, 26 Jan 2023
Oman Air launches global sale with up to 23% off
Thu, 26 Jan 2023
Radisson Hotel Group on track for big growth in 2023
Thu, 26 Jan 2023
Barig announces Dorint as new business partner
Thu, 26 Jan 2023