The Insider Guide to Travelling for Culinary Exploration offers a menu of exclusive insights and expert recommendations on the art of dining from across Asia, Middle East and Africa (AMEA).
Eleni Tsolakou new General Manager at Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana
Tsolakou joins Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana with more than 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry having worked in Africa, Greece, Indonesia and the Middle East.
Shangri-La Hotel, Jeddah to open in 2018
The 236-room hotel and serviced residences development in Jeddah will be the first Shangri-La in Saudi Arabia.
Rotana to manage five new hotels in Oman
The signing of this agreement is the largest of its kind for a hotel chain in the Sultanate of Oman, targeting the major cities like Muscat, Sohar and Salalah.
Starwood signs world’s largest Four Points by Sheraton in Saudi Arabia
Four Points by Sheraton Makkah Al Naseem is scheduled to open in Q2 2016 with 1,139 rooms,
Carlson Rezidor announces the Park Inn by Radisson Makkah Al Naseem in Saudi Arabia
The group’s first property to open in the holy city of Makkah will feature 463 rooms and is scheduled to welcome the first guests in June 2016.
Swiss-Belhotel takes over 4-star hotel in Sharjah
The 4-star rated Swiss-Belhotel Sharjah features 205 well-appointed rooms, 4 meeting rooms that can accommodate up to 100 persons, a lobby café and an all-day-dining restaurant.
Paula Tannous appointed Director of Sales & Marketing at Viceroy Yas Abu Dhabi
Tannous joins Viceroy Yas Abu Dhabi from Novotel & Ibis World Trade Centre Dubai where she held the position of Complex Director of Sales and Marketing.
Best Western opens three new hotels in Saudi Arabia
With an active 2016 pipeline, BW anticipates expanding its footprint to 20 hotels in the Middle East by the end of 2016.
Shadi Refai named General Manager of the Centara Muscat Hotel in Oman
Before joining Centara, he was the Executive Assistant Manager at Shangri-La’s Boracay Resort & Spa, Philippines.
