Hotel News
Four Points by Sheraton Doha takes brand into Qatar
Four Points by Sheraton Doha has officially opened, marking the brand’s debut in the country. The 120-room, re-flagged property will operate under a franchise agreement and will be managed by Le Mirage Real Estate, a member of Sharaka Holdings, the owners and developers of the property.
New investment role for Carroll at InterContinental Hotels Group
InterContinental Hotels Group has appointed Steve Carroll to the role of senior vice president, capital investments and transactions, EMEAA and Greater China, with immediate effect.
Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern to open in 2020
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced that it will manage and re-brand an existing hotel on Lake Lucerne, Switzerland. The property is currently undergoing an extensive renovation and will re-open as Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern at the end of 2020.
Pullman Melbourne on Swanston opens in Australia
A $30 million investment to transform an existing property into a brand-new Pullman hotel, the first for Melbourne’s central business district, has been officially unveiled.
Address Fountain Views joins Dubai skyline
Address Fountain Views has debuted in Dubai, joining the Address Hotels + Resorts portfolio. With a premium Downtown Dubai location offering spectacular views of Burj Khalifa and the Dubai Fountain, the luxury hotel is the centrepiece of a trio of towers.
Pommey handed leadership role with Andaz Dubai the Palm
Andaz Dubai the Palm has introduced Laurent Philippe Pommey as the new executive chef of the property. Ready to put his spin on things and place Andaz Dubai the Palm on the city’s dynamic culinary map, Laurent intends to pioneer the term ‘farm to table’ for the Middle East.
Culinary month to return to Atlantis, the Palm
Atlantis, the Palm is hosting the third edition of its overwhelmingly popular Culinary Month, from November 3rd to December 5th. Having established itself as a must-attend month of events, the resort is inviting guests to meet, learn and eat with some of the most prolific chefs in the region.
Marriott acquires Elegant as it seeks to grow all-inclusive offering
Elegant owns and operates seven hotels with 588 rooms and a beachfront restaurant on the island of Barbados. Six of the seven properties are situated along the prestigious west coast of Barbados commonly known as the Platinum Coast.
Trader Vic’s to join Hilton the Palm dining line-up
Hilton the Palm will offer the hottest new dining experience when it opens next year, with Trader Vic’s expected to take its place in an all-star line-up. Dubai Palm Jumeirah residents who love a jalapeño cheese ball and a Polynesian mixed drink are in luck, as popular restaurant arrives in the emirate.
O’Brien to lead Shinola Hotel, Detroit
Shinola Hotel has confirmed the appointment of Mark O’Brien as general manager of the property. The hotel, which opened earlier this year, is a collaboration between two Detroit-based brands, luxury watchmaker Shinola and real estate firm Bedrock.
Radisson Hotel Perm set for 2021 opening in Russia
Radisson Hotel Group has announced the signing of the first Radisson-branded hotel in Russia. Set to arrive in the Urals region of the country, the newly built Radisson Hotel Perm will have 150 rooms and is due to open in late 2021.
Marriott acquires W New York – Union Square in $206m deal
Marriott International has purchased the 270-room W New York – Union Square in the heart of Manhattan’s dynamic Union Square neighbourhood. The company paid $206 million for the property, with plans for a significant renovation.