As Jordan continues its steady post-pandemic recovery, plans are back on track to continue the significant upgrades to Amman’s luxury hotel scene that international brands have been eyeing for years. Following its grand opening in May of this year, the new Ritz-Carlton Amman is now among not only the Jordanian capital’s new crown jewels, but […]
Old Muscat yacht club and marina to be redeveloped into new Four Seasons property
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts continues to invest in its expansion throughout the Middle East with the announcement of the brand’s first property in the Sultanate of Oman. A former yacht club and marina in Muscat will be renovated to form the core of the new property, which will feature 200 upscale rooms and suites […]
Ritz-Carlton moves into the Jordanian market with more soon to come
Marriott International has announced the commencement of operations for the first phase of its new Ritz-Carlton branded complex in Amman with the opening of a Ritz-Carlton Residences in the Jordanian capital. The residences portion of the luxury complex offers 90 apartments for residents to begin moving into immediately. The property also used the opportunity of […]
Oman’s historical economic ties to China on display at two-day conference in Muscat
It is no secret that China is expanding its influence around the world, including in Africa and the Middle East. And with China’s recent Belt and Road Initiative, the focus on strengthening ties between Asia’s largest economy and smaller, resource-rich countries around the globe is also growing. In this vein, Oman’s National Records and Archives […]
Three new luxury hotel brands land in Jordan
Over the course of a year and a half, Marriott International has brought three new well known luxury hotel brands to Jordan, including a W Hotel and a St. Regis in Amman and a Luxury Collection property, the Al Manara, in Aqaba. On all three of the new properties, parent company Marriott partnered with the […]
