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IHG® Hotels & Resorts is making waves with the opening of voco Dubai The Palm, a brand-new beachfront hotel situated on the iconic Palm Jumeirah. The 138-room voco Dubai The Palm is located on the picturesque shores of Palm Jumeirah’s West Beach, offering guests direct access to the West Beach Promenade, only a few steps away from the majestic waters of the Arabian Gulf. Visitors looking to soak up the sun can also indulge in the ultimate beach getaway at the hotel’s private beach. The rooftop pool and Mediterranean lounge bar, Frenia, are a highlight of the hotel allowing guests to indulge in a slice of ‘voco life’, lounging by the pool with snacks and barista brews. Set to open in early April, Frenia, will transform the rooftop as the sun sets, providing sundowner aficionados breathtaking views of the sea and Ain Dubai (the world’s biggest and tallest Ferris wheel). The hotel’s all-day dining venue Maison Mathis opened last month. The restaurant is inspired by the best European cuisine with a special focus on the rich heritage of Belgian food culture. With dishes made using only the freshest and finest ingredients, visitors can expect a truly authentic and unforgettable dining experience. Diners looking to savor the taste of the ocean can indulge in a rich Sea bass fillet – a dish carefully seasoned and grilled to perfection – as well mouthwatering sea food linguini, packed with flavourful clams, shrimp, bisque, and fresh calamari. Guests looking to maintain their fitness routine can access the 24-hour fitness centre full of natural light. Business travellers can also take advantage of the hotel’s day-lit meeting rooms, perfect for exclusive business meetings and discussions. voco …

At a special interview with Travel TV Middle East  at their first GCC roadshow for the year conducted by Shaza hotels, it was disclosed that two hotels will be opening this year and four hotels the next year, but the biggest news was their plan to open the first hotel in USA by 2025/2026 in Orlando, USA in front of the world famous  Disneyland.  They will be the first to enter USA with a true Arabian hospitality brand in partnership with a Canadian developer with 500 rooms. Shaji Abu Salih Corporate Director Business Development Shaza Hotels and Mysk Hotels shared, “we are opening our first Mysk and Shaza hotels in Orlando, right in front of Disneyland, we will be the first Arabian hospitality brand entering into the United States of America. We are expecting to open by 2026, work is going on as we partnering with one of the developer from Canada, it will be a multi -property complex so by 2025,2026 we should be there with about 500 rooms.” He further reiterated, “Shaza is expecting to open two new hotels this year, one is in Dubai, we are coming to Dubai, the first hotel will be Mysk the Palm Jumeirah and then we are also opening Mysk Nomad, our first glamping on wheels concept and this will be in Al Hamriyah beach of Sharjah, so we have 2 projects this year and 4 openings next year which includes Salalah and Khorfakkan which is a beautiful Mysk retreat on the mountains and the Mutra souk, Oman and our first hotel in Jeddah, Mysk Jeddah. Mysk Palm Jumeirah to open by first July, end of Q2 or early Q3, and Q4 Al …

Pullman Dubai Creek City Centre is celebrating 25 years of hospitality and in honour of this monumental anniversary, the hotel is hosting a range of exciting events and activities, with something for everyone to enjoy. Pullman Dubai Creek City Centre has been hospitality landmark in the area, welcoming guests from all over the world, since opening its doors in 1998. Standing proudly over the Dubai Creek and conveniently attached to City Centre Deira shopping mall, the 317 key property has solidified itself as a reliable, welcoming and premium hospitality destination in the Dubai Creek area. Cluster General Manager of Majid Al Futtaim-Accor Properties, Nishan Silva said, “We are delighted to be celebrating the 25th year of hospitality for Pullman Dubai Creek City Centre. This is a significant milestone in the property’s history, and our aim is to continue to grow and adapt to the ever-changing hospitality landscape in the region and offer our guests a premium experience over the next 25 years, whilst never settling for the status quo.” Biju Prakash, Director Asset Management Business Unit, Majid Al Futtaim Properties said, “This year Pullman Dubai Creek City Centre is celebrating 25 years of tradition, impeccable guest experience, renowned reputation, and breakthrough results. This marks a key milestone in the history of Majid Al Futtaim Properties, being the 1st hotel of the group. Over the past two decades and a half this hotel has established itself as place where tradition, art and culture meets modernity and service excellence attracting guests who wish to experience the cultural and historic hub of Dubai”. Throughout 2023, the property will be unveiling a range of specially curated offers, competitions on social media and events on …

Elaf Group KSA, unveiled its brand-new Elaf – Al Taqwa in Medina, Saudi Arabia. The hotel was inaugurated by Dr. Abdulraouf Manna, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Elaf Group and Dr. Adel Ezzat, CEO of Elaf Group in the presence of Mounir Mohamed Nasser, Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Medina, several members of the board and the group’s partners. The launch of the new hotel is in line with the group’s commitment to supporting the goals of the “Saudi Vision 2030”, including enhancing the role of the tourism sector in the Kingdom’s development, increasing the contribution of the private sector in the Saudi economy, and diversify investments, further strengthening the Kingdom’s position and its global competitiveness. The Elaf -Al Taqwa hotel serve as a top choice for pilgrims and tourists with its convenient location a few steps away from the courtyard of the south-east corner of Al Masjid an-Nabawi and only 25 minutes’ drive from Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz International Airport. Additionally, the hotel also connects the key religious and historical landmarks. Dr. Abdulraouf Manna, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Elaf Group, said: “We are extremely pleased to open our brand-new Elaf -Al Taqwa Hotel in Medina, which is in line with the Group’s strategy to grow our presence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. We are keen to contribute to the growth of the Hajj, Umrah, hospitality, and tourism sectors in Saudi Arabia and satisfy all the evolving demands of customers by launching more hotel facilities. The launch also reflects the culture of generosity and hospitality of the Kingdom, showcases its values, and is in line with the Group’s commitment to …

Dubai headquartered Aleph Hospitality has announced its partnership with France based Fauchon Hospitality at a recent signing ceremony in Paris. The agreement names Aleph Hospitality as the exclusive developer and operator of the glamourous Fauchon L’Hôtel portfolio in the Middle East and Africa. Founded in 1886 by Auguste Fauchon, the world-renowned Fauchon brand is a luxury contemporary gastronomy leader with a unique French DNA, comprising a collection of over 100 retail boutiques, gourmet cafes and restaurants in 50 countries. In 2018, Fauchon opened its first luxury boutique hotel, Fauchon L’Hôtel Paris, followed by Fauchon L’Hôtel Kyoto in 2021 as the Parisian brand’s first international hotspot. Today, Fauchon Hospitality has five glamourous boutique hotels in the pipeline with the aim to become a global hospitality company with a luxury collection of 20 hotels by 2030. Bani Haddad, Founder and Managing Director of Aleph Hospitality, said: “We are well aware that an opportunity of this grandeur doesn’t happen very often. We are excited and humbled to be partnering with Fauchon Hospitality. We look forward to delivering the brand’s legendary glamorous Parisian ‘art the vivre’ experience to hotel guests in the Middle East and Africa. We believe the region has tremendous potential for the aspirational and sophisticated brand experience offered by Fauchon L’Hôtel.” With a focus on cosmopolitan cities and luxury leisure destinations, the Fauchon L’Hôtel portfolio will comprise boutique hotels, retreats, beach clubs and residences in exceptional locations with superior culinary concepts and indulgent private services beyond the usual five-star hospitality experience. The unique brand promise and concept is centered around the acronym ‘GLAM’: Gourmet, featuring Fauchon’s bespoke reinvented in-room mini bar, the Gourmet Bar; Location for a lively and luxurious lifestyle; …

Amaala and The Red Sea, announced a partnership with leading longevity clinic and wellness brand, Clinique La Prairie. The partnership involves the development of a high-end 36,115 sqm Clinique La Prairie Health Resort within Amaala, which is located on Saudi Arabia’s north-western coastline. The exclusive resort will offer 13 villas, as well as housing 52 rooms and suites. “Clinique La Prairie’s world-renowned facilities and health and wellness experiences, set against Saudi Arabia’s extraordinary natural landscapes, will take our visitors on transformative personal journeys inspired by arts, wellness, and the purity of the Red Sea. The resort’s subtle beauty – a product of Islamic architecture and modern craftmanship – will deliver a serene place in which to unwind, meditate and rejuvenate,” said John Pagano, Group CEO, Red Sea Global. Clinique La Prairie’s approach to wellbeing prioritizes longevity. This is symbolized by the central “Longevity Plaza” leading to four distinctive areas of the resort corresponding to each one of the property’s pillars – medical care, nutrition, movement and wellbeing. These sections will host a vast array of activities and facilities, including all the latest technologies developed over 90 years by Clinique La Prairie to enable clients to live a longer, healthier, and fuller life. The resort also features a diagnostics lab, museum, beach club, workshop and training rooms, private dining space, and even a cooking school, ensuring visitors can embark on an inimitable journey of rejuvenation and self-discovery. Landscaping around the property is vital to architect John Heah’s vision for the resort. Idyllic gardens are used to establish a sense of place and tranquility and add to the connected journey for visitors. Clinique La Prairie has a unique approach to wellbeing, combining …

Collective Retreats, a pioneer in outdoor experiential hospitality, has announced a partnership with NEOM to open a next generation, ultra- sustainable retreat in Trojena, the snow-capped mountain destination located in northwestern Saudi Arabia. Slated to open at the start of 2026, Collective Trojena will re-imagine the outdoor hospitality experience – offering guests unprecedented access to discover and explore the region’s spectacular and incomparable beauty located 50km from the Gulf of Aqaba. The retreat will feature approximately 60 open-air guest rooms and innovative meeting space concepts as well as dramatic water features, communal campfires and inspired culinary experiences, evoking the intrepid spirit of the Collective Retreats brand while showcasing a masterstroke blend of natural and developed landscapes. Collective Trojena will also offer direct access to the development’s full array of year-round and world-class outdoor activities including skiing and snowboarding, high altitude training, paragliding, mountain biking, hiking, and water sports as well as culture-forward programming around film, art, music, and food. “We founded Collective Retreats with the singular goal of changing the way people travel.  We want travelers to see the world with renewed curiosity and a greater appreciation for conservation of the extraordinary natural beauty that surrounds us,” said Collective Retreats CEO and Founder Peter Mack. “Trojena provides the ultimate backdrop to achieve this mission in ways we never imagined.  In addition to giving a global audience a new perspective on this spectacular mountain setting, we are committed to demonstrating that luxury travel should not be extractive and it’s possible to both preserve the environment  and deliver extraordinary guest experiences.” Set within NEOM, Trojena is paving the way for the next frontier in sustainability by powering the mountain destination with a …

Premier Inn MENA plans to take Britain’s biggest hotel brand to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 2023 as part of its Middle East expansion, with discussions with several investors and potential business partners under way. Premier Inn, which currently has 11 hotels across the UAE and Qatar, is also planning further expansion in its existing markets and elsewhere in the region as part of its long-term Middle East growth strategy . Simon Leigh, Managing Director, Premier Inn MENA, said: “Premier Inn’s focus for 2023 is to further evolve our brand and footprint in the region – on our existing ‘home grounds’ of the UAE and Qatar, elsewhere in the GCC and in other markets in the wider Middle East. “With its huge investment in tourism under Vision 2030, a bid to host EXPO 2030 and world-class developments in full swing across the country, Saudi Arabia offers excellent opportunities for Premier Inn.  We would be immensely proud to bring our much-loved brand to the Kingdom and be part of its ever-growing tourism and hospitality sector. Fruitful discussions are continuing, and we are confident that Premier Inn will make its KSA debut this year.” Premier Inn also plans to launch a new, higher-grade room category in the Middle East, as well as more enhancements at its existing properties this year, reinforcing its commitment to the region and to maintaining its position as MENA’s hotel brand of choice for high quality, high value accommodation. “2022 was a record year for Premier Inn MENA in terms of trading and growth, fueled by large-scale events such as Expo 2020 and the World Cup, the continued post-pandemic bounce-back, and the opening of our 11th property, …

Emirates Palace Hotel has officially rebranded as Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi, signalling a new golden era as part of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group portfolio. This exciting chapter will celebrate and build upon the hotel’s distinctive legacy while introducing unparalleled experiences for guests, further cementing its position as world’s most iconic beachfront resort. Commenting on the occasion, H.E. Mohammed Al Junaibi said: “We are thrilled as Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi enters a new golden era of hospitality. Guided by the legacy and expertise of Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, the resort is set to become an icon of global luxury in line with our leadership’s quest to extend world-class hospitality to anyone visiting or living in the UAE.” Commenting on the rebranding, James Riley stated, “Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi marks a milestone for our brand and confirms our commitment to the region. The palace is a globally recognised landmark in the UAE and we are delighted to manage a property with such rich historical and cultural relevance.” The beachfront palace boasts renovated rooms, innovative dining experiences, and brand-new spa and sports facilities, each elevated by Mandarin Oriental’s legendary service. The reimagined accommodation will include the region’s very first vegan rooms with compassionate design, sustainable bedding, plant based in-room dining options and cruelty-free bath amenities. The hotel’s new signature suites offer a haven of sophistication and style, complete with priority access to the resort’s facilities, whilst The EP Club comprises 660 square metres of elevated living, dining, and relaxing areas exclusively for members and suite guests. Crown Your Love at the Palace by Chaumet represents a highlight of the resort’s grand wedding offering, providing a luxury …

Radisson Hotel Group is bringing its luxury lifestyle brand, Radisson Collection, to Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city and governmental powerhouse. Radisson Collection Hotel & Conference Center, Abuja Nigeria marks the Group’s 9th hotel and 3rd Radisson Collection in the country, placing it firmly on track to achieve 15 hotels in Nigeria by 2025. Located next to the Presidential Palace in Maitama District, one of the most sought after and exclusive areas in Abuja, the hotel will be a 45-minute drive from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, the country’s second busiest airport after Lagos. In proximity to the hotel is the city’s most popular market, Wuse market, Jabai Boat Club, a water based recreational facility and family entertainment center, and Abuja National Mosque, also known as the Nigerian National Mosque, built in 1984. The new-build, 249 room hotel will be the city’s first luxury hotel in Abuja, with an expansive range of rooms, from standard rooms and apartments to lofts and presidential suites. Spanning across almost 3000 square meters, the meeting spaces of Radisson Collection Hotel & Conference Center, Abuja Nigeria will consist of a dividable conference hall, five meeting rooms, a board room, as well as a pre-function area. Erwan Garnier, Senior Director, Development, Africa at Radisson Hotel Group, said: “With a vast potential for significant scale, both Nigeria and its capital city, Abuja have been identified as key markets within our robust development strategy to reach 150 hotels across Africa within the next five years. It is an honor to kick start the year by introducing our beloved luxury lifestyle brand for experience-driven travelers to the city of Abuja as its first luxury hotel.” Ramsay Rankoussi, Vice President, Development, Africa …