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.
Zeynep Peker Prakatur appointed Area Commercial Director at Raffles The Palm Dubai
Zeynep Peker Prakatur is the new area commercial director. With a 23-year career in the UAE luxury hospitality sector, the hotel says she is known for stakeholder management and inspirational leadership.
Dugasta Properties supports Sir Syed Day celebration in Dubai
Dugasta Properties, has partnered with organisers ofthe Sir Syed Day — the Alumni meet of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), held on November 18, 2023, at Hotel Holiday International, Al MajazSharjah.
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.
Dubai’s Samana Developers launches Dh500 mln ‘Manhattan-1 & Manhattan-2 Projects in JVC
Samana Developers today announced the launch of two new residential projects, namely Manhattan-1 and Manhattan-2. These projects, valued at Dh250 million each, are situated in Jumeirah Village Circle. With a combined value of Dh500 million, both projects will have 386 apartments with retail units on the ground floors.
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.
Global hospitality providers head to Dubai as regional industry plans multi-billion investments
Running at Dubai World Trade Centre, the Hotel Show comes against a regional upsurge of hospitality investment driven largely by the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
Fadeel Wehbe named Multi-Property General Manager at Marriott Hotels Dubai
Marriott cluster general manager Fadeel Wehbe is now in charge of six hotels in Dubai.
Bab Al Shams, Dubai’s iconic heritage desert resort is now open
Nestled within the glistening golden dunes of the desert on the outskirts of Dubai, the iconic Bab Al Shams Desert Resort opens under the Rare Finds vertical of Kerzner International, welcoming guests from 10 February 2023.
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.
