The hotels at NEOM Sindalah will open in 2024
Marriott International
bleisure travel
Luxury ‘bleisure’ experiences will remain the focus for hotels post-pandemic
People are looking to treat themselves with memorable moments versus products, said Marriott International COO
Employees
Why having a ‘people-first’ culture is key to business success
A focus on listening to employees while empowering them and growing from within is key to talent attraction and retention, said Marriott International COO
Dar Al Arkan
Saudi developer unveils luxury W Residences Dubai – Downtown project
Dubai development will mark the first standalone residences in the world under the iconic lifestyle W Hotels brand
bleisure travel
Why Marriott’s regional boss is optimistic about leisure, business and ‘bleisure’ travel in 2022
UAE continues to be a top destination for travellers from the UK, the US and France as occupancy across the hotel operator’s Middle East brands topped 65 percent in Q4, the highest globally
Dubai Creek
Ritz-Carlton Residences to join wellness hub in Dubai Creek
The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Dubai, Creekside will also feature a private members club, Michelin-star chef restaurants and a retail promenade
Marriott International
Marriott’s Autograph brand to make Sharjah debut after franchise deal
Shurooq signs franchise agreement with Marriott International for two new projects set in the emirate’s scenic East Coast
Fairmont
Revealed: the global hotel brands signed up for phase one of Saudi mega project
Nine hotel management agreements signed for first phase of the ambitious Red Sea Project
business travellers
Why the ‘glass is half full’ for Marriott International’s COO
Coronavirus was a catalyst that accelerated key hotel-industry trends, including ‘blesiure’, personalisation and localisation, according to Sandeep Walia
Downtown Dubai
US hotel giant to bring luxury St Regis brand to Downtown Dubai
Marriott International inks deal to rebrand the Renaissance Downtown Hotel, Dubai by the end of 2021
boutique hotel
Dubai developer bullish over emirate’s hospitality industry
SOL Properties is set to launch two new hotels in Dubai in the next 12 months
Aloft Makkah Taysir
Marriott reveals plan to open world’s largest Aloft hotel in Saudi holy city
Hotel giant signs agreement with Al Saedan Group to open three hotels across Saudi Arabia
Aleph Hospitality
Dubai’s Aleph inks deal to run Marriott hotel in Kenya
Aleph Hospitality signs franchise agreement with Marriott International for a new Protea Hotels by Marriott hotel in Kisumu
Al Mouj Muscat
St Regis announces debut hotel and resort destination in Oman
St Regis Al Mouj Muscat Resort and branded residences will feature more than 340 rooms, suites and residences
Branded properties
Dubai leads growing trend for branded residences
Dubai is set to overtake New York as the global branded residences capital by the end of 2019, with a pipeline of just over 20 schemes
Alex Kyriakidis
Marriott’s Delta brand makes Middle East debut in Dubai
Marriott International launches Delta Hotels by Marriott into Middle East market with Jumeirah Beach property
Alex Kyriakidis
Marriott’s Middle East boss to leave role at end-2019
Alex Kyriakidis has overseen growth from 37 hotels in 10 countries to 264 properties in 30 countries