Superlative labels like the country’s tallest, the world’s longest, and the region’s first are often used to describe ambitious new projects in the two largest and most famous cities of the United Arab Emirates – Dubai and Abu Dhabi. But the country’s fourth largest emirate and fifth most populous now wants tourists to start thinking […]
Conrad and SushiSamba premier in Bahrain’s Financial Harbour district
The opening of the new Conrad Bahrain Financial Harbour marks this hotel brand’s first foray into the Kingdom of Bahrain along with the debut of the renowned international fusion concept restaurant SushiSamba crowning its rooftop. Anchoring the Sayacorp Tower development, the 98 Conrad-branded suites boast floor-to-ceiling windows and individual kitchenettes in one-, two-, and three-bedroom […]
Saudi’s new Boutique Group to transform historic royal residences into ultra-luxury hotels
It has been home to kings and has hosted presidents, shahs, and princes. And now, thanks to the revitalization efforts of Saudi hospitality company Boutique Group, Riyadh’s Red Palace hopes to one day also host you as a guest following its transformation into an ultra-luxury hotel. Originally built in 1943 just north of Al Fouta […]
Pioneering milestone in Saudi hospitality as the kingdom welcomes its first female opening GM
As Saudi Arabia drives forward into the future by leaps and bounds across all sectors of its economy and all strata of society, its hotel industry joined in yet another celebration of firsts in the kingdom with the launch of Accor’s new Novotel Riyadh Sahafa, led by Hessa AlMazroa as its opening general manager. AlMazroa […]
“Great Transfiguration” project to turn Mount Sinai into an extended-stay destination
The area around Mount Sinai, known to locals as Jebel Mousa or the Mountain of Moses, is arguably the holiest and most well-known place outside of Jerusalem to the billions of followers of the world’s three largest religions – Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. Nestled deep in the mountainous desert that covers most of Egypt’s sparsely […]
New Radisson Hotel and Residences opens in Kurdistan’s regional capital Erbil
Erbil, the capital of Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdistan region, has added another international hotel brand to its skyline with the opening of the Radisson Hotel and Residences. The 93-key property features a mix of hotel rooms, suites, and furnished apartments, some with kitchenettes, washing machines, and dishwashers. There building also boasts a 600-person event space, multiple […]
Middle East Travel & Tourism announces the release of The Best Hotels of Egypt for 2024
Egypt’s hotel scene has undergone significant changes over the past two years since the last “Best Hotels of Egypt” list was published. As is very often the case in Egypt, changes in leadership, ownership, occupancy trends, budget priorities, staffing levels, and so on can drastically impact the quality of both product and service from year […]
Neom announces the addition of Treyam to its growing portfolio of regional projects and resorts
Saudia Arabia’s most famous tourism giga-project, Neom, has announced yet another new resort under development within its rapidly evolving portfolio. The new project, entitled Treyam, consists of a large two-part resort property spanning both shores of a small bay and connected by a 450-meter multi-level bridge featuring what will be the world’s infinity pool. Once […]
Neom’s newest sub-project is vague on details but promises a modern approach to wellness
Saudi Arabia’s most famous and well-publicized new mega-project, Neom, has announced yet another new development to add to the growing list of at least 15 sub-projects, cities, and resorts that already comprise the new region along the the kingdom’s Gulf of Aqaba coast. Unlike past announcements of new projects within Neom, which were larger in […]
Kempinski debuts in Kurdistan with a new partnership to manage the Bristoria Hotel Erbil
The Kurdish capital city of Erbil has welcomed the latest addition to its skyline with the reopening of the Bristoria Hotel Erbil. Following a recent refurbishment and a new management partnership with Keminski, the hotel began receiving its first guests earlier this week. Situated within proximity to key areas of the city, the property boasts […]