Banana Island is a Maldivian-style resort development off the coast of Doha. Banana Island is a Maldivian-style resort development off the coast of Doha.

It's been a busy year for the Middle East's hospitality industry, from new openings and rebrands to the inevitable delays - and all along, Hotelier Middle East has kept you updated.

Here, we list the 20 most popular news stories of 2013 (in no particular order):

1. Qatar's Banana Island resort nears completion

The project aims to create a Maldivian-style resort, with lush landscaping enveloping chalets that stretch the length of the island. There are 11 over-water villas, 34 chalets and a 72-key hotel block.

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