The newly opened hotel, located at Dubai Digital Park, has now opened its 59 stylish long-term homes including studios, one bedroom and two bedroom apartments. Radisson RED Dubai Silicon Oasis, located in Dubai’s first-ever smart city project built with the latest AI and IoT technologies, was the first of the …
Read More »IHG to open InterContinental in Rome
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) announced the signing of a franchise agreement with Westmont Hospitality Group and funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, for a captivating property in the heart of Rome. A multi-million-euro investment is behind IHG’s plans to open InterContinental Rome in 2022. The luxury hotel will be set …
Read More »Accor redefines hospitality in MEA
Accor is pioneering a new guest safety initiative that redefines the hospitality experience in the Middle East and Africa during these unprecedented times. The ALL Safe Officer’ programme will ensure cleaning and hygiene protocols are implemented to the highest standards, and questions and concerns of guests are handled effectively. The …
Read More »Radisson announces safety protocol
Radisson Hotel Group announced its Radisson Hotels Safety Protocol, a new programme of in-depth cleanliness and disinfection procedures, in partnership with SGS, the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. One of the Group’s highest priorities is the continued health, safety and security of its guests, team members, and …
Read More »Mindful meetings at Mandarin Oriental
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has introduced an exclusive ‘Booking with Confidence’ group meeting offer. Valid till January 31, 2021, The Group will waive any cancellation fees should government and travel guidelines lead to event cancellation, provided that advance notice is received at least 30 days ahead of the event. Meeting …
Read More »How will hotels rebound from COVID-19?
As the pandemic started to take hold globally in February, hoteliers began projecting an impact lasting more than a year. Tom Ito, Principal, Gensler talks about what can be done to rebuild the trust of hotel guests and give them confidence to return safely to hotels. Ample short-term responses to …
Read More »Hospitality reinvents itself
In the attempt to contain the spread of COVID-19, our region in Asia Pacific and Middle East reacted swiftly. However, the hospitality industry is reaching out to the needy. It’s simply enhancing the interaction from pure service to an unforgettable human gesture, says Diane Thorsen, Hospitality Design Director, Gensler. Our …
Read More »Accor launches “ALL Heartist Fund” in response to COVID-19
Today more than half Accor branded hotels worldwide are closed, likely over two thirds in the coming weeks. The abrupt deterioration in the situation has prompted the Group to take drastic actions across its global operations; hence it has launched ‘ALL Heartist Fund’, a COVID-19 special financial program. In these …
Read More »Rotana’s 7th hotel soon in Riyadh
Strengthening its portfolio in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Rotana adds another property set – DAMAC Towers Arjaan to be open soon in Riyadh. The twin tower featuring 448 luxury rooms is company’s seventh property in the Kingdom and is one of the finest architectural landmarks of the region, offering …
Read More »Palladium Hotel Group expands its portfolio in 2020
Palladium Hotel Group continues its international expansion with the announcement of three new hotels for 2020. Representing an investment of more than 57 million euros, the Spanish hotel group is opening new properties in Spain and Italy this year with the aim of continuing to grow and strengthen two of …
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