The new company, founded by Bani Haddad, seeks to promote third-party management to grow the Middle East and African hotel landscape.
Steigenberger Alcazar Resort to open in Sharm El Sheikh
Steigenberger’s eighth property in Egypt, the new five-star Steigenberger Alcazar Resort, set on a Red Sea coast beach, will be ready to receive its first guests from mid-May.
Russel Storey appointed new General Manager of Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay
Storey’s most recent post was General Manager at Jordan Valley Marriott Resort & Spa in the Dead Sea – Jordan, and his long career includes posts with Regent Palace, Sheraton Park, Westville, Hilton and Marriott hotels.
Protea Hotels continues to expand with new development in Centurion
The new 180-room 4-star hotel, set to open in early 2018, will cater to the sporting community with its close proximity to the international cricket grounds at Supersport Park.
City Lodge Hotel Newtown opens in downtown Johannesburg
City Lodge Hotel Newtown comprises seven storeys and includes two boardrooms (a 16-seater and a 10-seater), a mini-gym, a swimming pool, a coffee shop and a bistro-style lounge.
Sabre completes acquisition of the Trust Group
Sabre completes acquisition of the Trust Group. Acquisition creates unmatched set of hospitality solutions and services, and expands Sabre’s hospitality business in EMEA and Asia Pacific.
Hilton N’Djamena marks Hilton’s first hotel opening in Chad
The 194-room property, offering views of Chari River, is located in the new and upmarket district of Sabangali in N’Djamena.
Carlson Rezidor announces the second Radisson Blu hotel in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
The upper upscale property featuring 165 keys is scheduled to welcome the first guests in 2017.
Fairmont expands into North Africa with Fairmont La Marina Rabat-Salé
The 200-room Fairmont La Marina Rabat-Salé, set to open in 2019, will be located in La Marina Morocco, a coastal mixed-use development located between Rabat and the ancient city of Salé.
CEO update on Radisson Blu Hotel, Bamako, Mali
Statement from Wolfgang M. Neumann, President & CEO The Rezidor Hotel Group issued November 29: “…Our thoughts continue to be with the victims and their families.”