Articles tagged “hotel 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

Saudi Arabia’s Next Project? What Neom’s New Trademark Filings Say

We don't know how the trademarks will be used. But we're intrigued by names like Xaynor, Zardun and Aquellum.

Josh Corder | 7 days ago

Saudi Arabia’s Next Project? What Neom’s New Trademark Filings Say

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

Leyja At Neom to be Managed by Habitas, Saudi’s Next ‘Global Bucket List’ Creation

Saudi Arabia's mountain destination of Leyja promises some of the most ambitious hotels ever made. Amounting to just 120 rooms between three properties, operators Habitas say they can make a global destination of it.

Josh Corder | 4 weeks ago

Leyja At Neom to be Managed by Habitas, Saudi’s Next ‘Global Bucket List’ Creation

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