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Tim Cordon appointed COO Middle East at Radisson Hotel Group in Dubai

Tim Cordon’s role at Radisson Hotel Group (RHG) has been broadened to encompass the South East Asia Pacific (SEAP) region in addition to his existing responsibilities in the Middle East and Africa (MEA). Cordon, who operates out of Dubai, has been a key figure in RHG’s growth and success in the MEA region. His new role aims to replicate this success in the SEAP region, which currently includes over 60 hotels in operation or in development.

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IHG Hotels & Resorts expand luxury portfolio with signing of Vignette Collection at the heart of Europe project in Dubai

IHG Hotels & Resorts, has announced the signing of a franchise agreement for its second Vignette Collection hotel in Dubai in partnership with The Heart of Europe, the flagship project under Kleindienst Group. Scheduled for a grand opening in January 2026, Marbella Resort Hotel, Vignette Collection The World Islands Dubai, will mark a significant milestone for The Heart of Europe, solidifying IHG’s presence within The World Islands – an archipelago of manmade islands located in the Arabian Gulf, off the coast of Dubai.

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Dubai’s Samana Developers launches Dh300 Million ‘Golf Views’ project in Dubai Sports City

Samana Developers, one of the fastest-growing real estate companies in Dubai, today launched a Dh300 million (US$ 82 million) ‘Samana Golf Views’ residential project in Dubai Sports City, a popular freehold community. The new project is the first project in the neighborhood that has built-in private pools with its apartments and overlooks lush green The Els Club Golf Course, one of the finest golfing destinations in the Middle East. The G+P+14-Floor Samana Golf Views is part of multiple project launches which are planned during 2023.

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Baccarat Hotel Dubai set to open in 2026

SH Hotels & Resorts, the hotel brand management company founded by hospitality visionary Barry Sternlicht, Chairman and CEO of Starwood Capital Group, today announced plans to set a new standard of glamor and luxury in Dubai, the hospitality hub of the Middle East, with the opening of Baccarat Hotel & Residences Dubai in 2026. The hotel is part of a new ultra-luxury mixed-use development in Downtown Dubai, facing the famed Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building.

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