Oman hotel occupancy rates up 54.5pcThe three to five-star hotels in the Omani capital recorded solid growth last year with the overall occupancy rate in the five star hotels across the Sultanate increasing to 54.5 per cent from 47.9 per cent in 2011, said a report. More… |
Novotel Dubai Al Barsha set for summer launchThe 465-room Novotel Dubai Al Barsha is set to open this summer on the Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai, according to an announcement from Accor at Arabian Travel Market, a major travel and tourism expo. The 42-storey four-star property More… |
Riyadh Marriott unveils new look roomsRiyadh Marriott Hotel has announced the completion of Phase I of its newly renovated rooms, representing one third of the hotel’s total room count. This follows the recently renovated hotel lobby, the hotel’s popular N More… |
Abu Dhabi hotels see solid growth in FebAbu Dhabi’s 141 hotels and hotel apartments generated double digit growth in guest nights, revenue, occupancy and average-length-of-stay in February with guest arrivals nudging up 7 per cent on the same month last year. Figu More… |
Mena hotels see 8pc rise in revenue per roomEnd-of-year hotel results for 2012 reveal a steady recovery for the Mena region, with more than 8 per cent RevPAR (revenue per available room) growth over the corresponding period last year, a report said. This was driven by a 4.2 More… |
New rooms director for Four Seasons CairoFour Seasons Hotels and Resorts has promoted Yasmine El Gawhary to the position of director of rooms at Four Seasons Hotel Cairo in Nile Plaza, Egypt. In her new role, El Gawhary will lead a team of 285 staff and oversee the activ More… |
Le Meridien unveils Dubai expansion plansLe Méridien Dubai has announced a massive Dh450 million ($122.5 million) expansion plan under which 197 spacious guest rooms will be added to the project besides new and refurbished ballrooms catering to 1,550 guests. The leading hotel bra More… |
Accor to open 23 new hotels in MELeading hospitality group Accor Middle East has announced plans to open 23 new hotels offering 5,891 rooms across the region in the next three years with key focus on the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Announcing the record expansion, Accor said ou More… |
Four Seasons Doha completes 1st phase of revampFour Seasons Hotel Doha has completed the first phase of its $10 million renovation project announced earlier this year. The renovated guest accommodation features a brand new look and feel in all Standard, Superior, Deluxe and Premier Roo More… |
Sadolin splashes new ‘Colour Collection’Sadolin Paints, the largest paint company in Oman, has rolled out its new eco-friendly ‘Colour Collection' that offers consumers an array of colour combinations to match their rooms and even the furniture and fittings. The company More… |








