The Sultanate of Oman's Ministry of Tourism, Orascom Hotels and Developments and Rotana announced that a new five-star Rotana Resort will soon join the list of hospitality destinations in Salalah.  The development of the 444-key Salalah Rotana Resort is in line with the Ministry's strategy to strengthen Oman's reputation as a ...

Middle East, May 20, 2013

Rotana guests in key markets will be able to access information in five languages (in addition to English) on their website.  This move is expected to further boost Rotana's international reach. With 49% occupancy growth in the wider Middle East region in 2012, the company is investing in building its Arabic ...

Middle East, May 20, 2013

IFA Hotels & Resorts (IFA HR) announced its quarter one results with a profit of US$21.3 million and total income reaching US$44m, an increase of 283% compared to the same period last year. Earnings per share increased 783%, from a loss of one cent in Q1 2012 to a profit ...

Middle East, May 20, 2013

Morocco's tourism sector has seen significant recovery during 2013. Statistics from Moroccan ministry of tourism show that revenue from the tourism industry crossed approximately US$506 million in January 2013. This is an increase of 5.9% over the corresponding period last year.  Analysts attribute this growth to the 3.4% increase in number ...

Middle East, May 20, 2013

Wyndham Hotel Group recently announced the opening of first Days Inn hotel in Saudi Arabia.  The 56-room Days Hotel Olaya in Riyadh is the first of 10 Days Inn hotels planned in the country as part of an exclusive development agreement announced late last year with Riyada International Hotels and Resorts. Eric ...

Middle East, May 19, 2013

Al Waleed hospitality, the hospitality sector of Al Waleed Investment Group recently acquired a luxury hotel apartment in Al Barsha. The Al Waleed Palace Hotel Apartments - Al Barsha consists of 64 units comprising of one and two bedrooms.  Mohammed Abdul Razak Al-Mutawa, CEO, UAE businessman and chairman of the board ...

Middle East, May 16, 2013

Wyndham Hotel Group announced plans for the first Wyndham Hotels and Resorts property in UAE following the signing of an agreement with Sigma III Limited. Currently under development, the Wyndham Dubai Marina is expected to open within the next three years with 497 guest rooms including 251 suites.  The hotel will ...

Middle East, May 16, 2013

SKAI Holdings unveiled plans for its new US$1bn hotel and furnished residences project on the Palm Jumeirah.  The development will be operated by Viceroy Hotel and Resorts. This would mark the Group’s foray into Dubai and second in UAE alongside the Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi. Construction has begun, with completion and ...

Middle East, May 16, 2013