Rotana News
Rotana expands presence in Istanbul with two new properties
Making its first foray into the European side of Istanbul, Rotana has opened two new hotels, Centro WestSide and WestSide Arjaan by Rotana. Both properties are in partnership with Mar Yapı, one of Turkey’s innovative real estate development companies.
Ayman Ashor, general manager, Arjaan by Rotana Dubai Media City
Recognised by voters as the Middle East’s Leading Luxury Hotel Apartments at the World Travel Awards, Ayman Ashor, general manager at the Arjaan by Rotana Dubai Media City, tells Breaking Travel News how it feels to walk away with the prestigious trophy.
Mark Deere, general manager, Amwaj Rotana, Dubai
On a night of stunning success for the Abu Dhabi-based hotel company, Mark Deere, general manager at the Amwaj Rotana, speaks to Breaking Travel News about the property he leads and what it offers to the hospitality sector in the United Arab Emirates.
Nasser Al Nowais, chairman of the board of directors, Rotana Hotels
Recognised with the honour of Middle East’s Leading Travel Personality 2018 by the World Travel Awards, Nasser Al Nowais, chairman of the board of directors at Rotana Hotels, tells Breaking Travel News what the prestigious title means to him.
Yulia Trunova, director of sales and marketing, Rixos Bab Al Bahr
Taking the title of Middle East’s Leading All-Inclusive Resort at the World Travel Awards, Yulia Trunova, director of sales and marketing at the Ras al Khaimah-based Rixos Bab Al Bahr, tells Breaking Travel News about the property and what it offers to regional hospitality.
Timur Ilgaz, general manager, The Cove Rotana Resort, Ras Al Khaimah
Recognised by voters as United Arab Emirates’ Leading Family Resort by the World Travel Awards, Timur Ilgaz, general manager at The Cove Rotana Resort, Ras Al Khaimah, tells Breaking Travel News what it is that separates the property from its competitors in the region.
Guy Hutchinson, chief operating officer, Rotana Hotels & Resorts
Breaking Travel News speaks to Guy Hutchinson, chief operating officer with Rotana Hotels & Resorts, about its expansion plans in the Middle East and wider world. Also on the agenda at Arabian Travel Market is the recent recognition of the company as the Middle East’s Leading Hotel Brand by the World Travel Awards.
Pearl Rotana opens in Abu Dhabi as brand expansion continues
Fortifying its pre-eminent position in Abu Dhabi’s thriving tourism and hospitality sector, Rotana has officially inaugurated the highly anticipated Pearl Rotana hotel at the popular business district, Capital Centre.
Omer Kaddouri, chief executive, Rotana Hotels
Omer Kaddouri, chief executive of Abu Dhabi-based Rotana Hotels, speaks to Breaking Travel News at ITB Berlin. Up for discussion are the company’s recent expansion in the United Arab Emirates, its growing portfolio of brands, and ambitions for the year ahead.
Hurley appointed new corporate vice president of sales at Rotana
Rotana has announced the appointment of industry veteran Declan Hurley as its new corporate vice president of sales. With over 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Hurley has demonstrated both his leadership skills and passion for driving high-performing teams by achieving excellent business results.
RSG signs with Rotana for new Dubai property ahead of Expo 2020
RSG International has signed a management agreement with Rotana, one of the leading hotel management companies in the region with the hotels across the Middle East, for a new four-star hotel in Dubai. The property will be located at a prime location on Sheikh Zayed Road, Jebel Ali Central, next to UAE Exchange Metro Station.
WTM 2016: Omer Kaddouri, president, Rotana
Breaking Travel News talks to Omer Kaddouri, president, Rotana at World Travel Market 2016. Rotana is making strong headway with its ambitious vision of operating 100 hotels by 2020. Here Kaddouri discusses the group’s robust development pipeline in 2017 and shares details regarding a number of new openings in the year to come.