700 guests rescued after high-rise hotel in Saudi catches fire
A high rise hotel close to Makkah in Saudi Arabia caught fire, officials from the Kingdom’s fire services have announced.
Accor’s Raffles Hotels to debut in India, to open two new properties
Hospitality group Accor’s Raffles Hotels and Resorts will make its entry into the Indian market with two properties in Udaipur and Jaipur.
IHG’s voco Dubai opens its doors in the Middle East
Global hotel firm Intercontinental Hotel Group (IHG) has officially opened its latest hotel brand voco in Dubai.
Radisson to expand in India, to double hotel portfolio by 2022
Radisson Hotel Group has announced plans to double the number of hotels in India by 2022. The company has also revealed that by the end of 2019, they will have 100 operating hotels in India.
Fraser Suites Muscat officially opens, offers 120 serviced luxury apartments
Fraser Suites, which was officially launched in Muscat, Oman on Monday, offers 120 serviced luxury apartments. In addition to that, the property comprises studios and bedrooms
Blockchain to improve direct hotel bookings, cut down OTA costs
40% of each OTA booking costs €300,000 for hotel chains, said President of the World Hotels for the Switzerland Association. However, mainstream introduction of blockchain technology could help
JW Marriott hotel set to make Oman debut in Q3 2019
Oman Tourism Development Company (OMRAN) has revealed that it is set to open five star JW Marriott branded hotel in Q3 2019, comprising 304 rooms in total.
Radisson Blu opens in Riyadh’s Diplomatic Quarter
Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Riyadh Diplomatic Quarter is part of the hospitality group’s continuing expansion plans in Saudi Arabia
Airbnb to 'check-in' India’s Oyo, confirms stake in the hotel-startup
Maninder Gulati, Global Chief Strategy Officer at OYO Hotels & Home has confirmed Airbnb’s investment in the Softbank-backed hotel startup
Hilton eliminates single-use plastic across 25 hotels in UAE
According to Hilton, 2.4 million plastic food and beverage products and 5 million plastic bags have been replaced with biodegradable alternatives
Naim Maadad: Dubai is a tough market for hoteliers
Naim Maadad the founding CEO of Gates Hospitality in Dubai, said that it is currently a tough market [for hoteliers in Dubai] with a greater pressure on room rates than ever before.
Indian hospitality firm Oyo launches apartment rental services in Japan
Indian hospitality firm Oyo has launched its apartment rental service in Japan — Oyo Life — with more than 1,000 residential units.
Bahrain’s first Staybridge Suites to open by 2020
InterContinental Hotels Group partners with Bahrain-based real estate developer Bin Faqeeh Real Estate Investment Company
Dubai's first Dorchester branded hotel set for 2020 completion
Omniyat Group gives update on ultra-luxury hospitality brand Dorchester Collection's first property in the Middle East.
Dubai International Hotel and DXB launch package for in-airport overnight stays
Families can start their holidays early by taking advantage of the offer from DXB airport and Dubai International Hotel at Terminal 3
Accor's Ibis launches the ibis music programme
The programme is now bringing live music experiences to its hotels globally
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