35. Sumair Tariq, Managing Director, R Hotels (New entry)
It’s been a busy year for R Hotels, with several new hotels signed in the UAE.
In November last year, R Hotels announced plans to develop the first sharia-compliant four-star resort and spa on Palm Jumeirah, with the company targeting a Q4, 2016 opening following an AED 500 million (US $136.2 million) investment.
The company opened its fifth hotel in the UAE just last month on Al Mina Road, Jumeirah. The hotel is being managed through a franchise agreement with AccorHotels under its Ibis Styles brand, and has 191 keys and two speciality restaurants.
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By the numbers
Number of years in role: 5
Number of years in company: 8
Number of operating hotels in the Middle East: 5
Number of pipeline hotels in the Middle East: 3
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