Articles tagged “hospitality news”

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Tolga Lacin Leaving Marriott To Become Regional Ennismore COO

One of the most prominent general managers in Dubai, Tolga Lacin, is leaving his post. The Marriott leader is moving on for a role in Ennismore. Lacin led some of Marriott's flagship destinations in the emirate, including The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi, the long-standing Le Meridien Dubai by the airport, and the newest W Dubai.…

Josh Corder | 6 days ago

Hotels

Rove Hotels To Push Dubai Branding Overseas, Sees Interest In Europe

With Dubai running out of space and visitor targets going up, local brands are beginning to think outside the emirate to drive more people to the destination.

Josh Corder | 2 weeks ago

Rove Hotels To Push Dubai Branding Overseas, Sees Interest In Europe

Hotels

Banyan Tree Dubai Rebrand Complete as Caesars Execs Exit

The Banyan Tree Dubai is now open - an improvement over the former Caesars, says Ennismore.

Josh Corder | 2 weeks ago

Banyan Tree Dubai Rebrand Complete as Caesars Execs Exit

Hotels

Wynn Expects To Have A Monopoly On UAE Casinos

Caesars is leaving and MGM has only managed to get pylons in the ground in six years. That leaves Wynn Resorts.

Josh Corder | 2 weeks ago

Wynn Expects To Have A Monopoly On UAE Casinos

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Dubai’s First Dorchester Collection Hotel Pushed To 2024

Dubai's first and only Dorchester Collection hotel, called The Lana, has been delayed again. Announced in 2021 and expected to open the following year, the super-luxury city hotel has announced numerous opening date revisions since then. February 2024 is the newest opening date and could be the real deal as it is also accepting bookings…

Josh Corder | 2 weeks ago

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Generator Completes $805 Million Refinancing Deal With 3 Lenders

Generator Group has completed a refinancing deal worth approximately $805 million (€750 million) with new and existing lenders across Europe and the US. Generator Group, which owns or runs 21 hotels, has seen strong results following the pandemic, giving its owner Queensgate the ability to refinance the group's global debt. Described as "one of the largest…

Josh Corder | 3 weeks ago

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Red Sea Global Creates Own Luxury Hotel Group Called Shebara

Saudi Arabian development group Red Sea Global has created its own luxury hotel brand called Shebara. The Shebara brand will be deployed for the upcoming Sheybarah Island resort - seen as the most exclusive of the current 16-property lineup in the archipelago development. Opening next summer, the resort contains 73 keys, including overwater and beach…

Josh Corder | 3 weeks ago

Hotels

Saudi Prince Al Waleed Invests In Four Seasons Resort In Red Sea Project

Saudi's Prince Al Waleed has invested in - or bought - some of the world's most famous hotels, including The Plaza in New York and Four Seasons in Paris. Now, he's adding hotels in his own country.

Josh Corder | 1 month ago

Saudi Prince Al Waleed Invests In Four Seasons Resort In Red Sea Project

Hotels

Atlantis Resorts To Expand Beyond Dubai, Global President Named

Integrated resort stalwart Timothy Kelly takes on a global role at Dubai's mega-brand Atlantis Resorts, which now wants to expand overseas.

Josh Corder | 2 months ago

Atlantis Resorts To Expand Beyond Dubai, Global President Named

Hotels

How Sheila Johnson Shifted From Media Mogul To Hotel Tycoon – Full Video

Sheila Johnson - a billionaire you can empathize with - looks back on her journey to become a luxury hotel chief, and how Salamander is guided by the same principles she has followed across all of her businesses.

Josh Corder | 2 months ago

How Sheila Johnson Shifted From Media Mogul To Hotel Tycoon – Full Video