https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/rotana/ Rotana News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T09:06:58+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/btn-interviews-eddy-tannous-chief-operating-officer-at-rotana/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/btn-interviews-eddy-tannous-chief-operating-officer-at-rotana/ In this pre-FHS World 2025 interview, Eddy Tannous, Chief Operating Officer at Rotana, reflects on the industry’s transformation from real estate-driven investment to experience-led value creation, where brand strength, operational agility, and technology define success. He identifies people, technology, and sustainability as the three forces shaping hospitality’s future, emphasising Rotana’s focus on leadership development, digital innovation through AI-powered Rotana.com, and eco-conscious partnerships with Ecolab and Stella Hospitality. At FHS World 2025 in Dubai, Tannous will speak on rebuilding the hospitality workforce, highlighting how empowering people and fostering belonging drive long-term excellence. He looks forward to connecting with peers and exchanging ideas that fuel innovation and responsible growth across the region. Mon, 20 Oct 2025 08:57:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/wttc-2025-philip-barnes-ceo-rotana/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/wttc-2025-philip-barnes-ceo-rotana/ Tue, 30 Sep 2025 15:31:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/experience-reimagined-rotana-unveils-ai-driven-mobile-first-booking-journey/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/experience-reimagined-rotana-unveils-ai-driven-mobile-first-booking-journey/ Rotana, one of the region’s leading hotel management companies, has launched its fully reimagined rotana.com, elevating the guest booking experience through AI-driven journeys and mobile-first design. This transformation is part of Rotana’s broader digital strategy aimed at strengthening direct booking channels and deepening guest engagement through data-driven insight. Thu, 28 Aug 2025 18:30:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/fhs-2025-philip-barnes-ceo-rotana/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/fhs-2025-philip-barnes-ceo-rotana/ Wed, 14 May 2025 07:54:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rotana-in-top-5-of-hospitality-workplace-excellence/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rotana-in-top-5-of-hospitality-workplace-excellence/ Rotana, one of the leading hotel management companies in the region with over 79 properties across the Middle East, Africa, Eastern Europe, and Türkiye (MENAT), has reinforced its position as the top preferred employer, ranking among the top 5% of companies in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure sector in the latest Workday Peakon Employee Voice survey completed by over 433,000 employees. Mon, 24 Mar 2025 07:26:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/wtm-london-2024-philip-barnes-ceo-rotana/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/wtm-london-2024-philip-barnes-ceo-rotana/ Thu, 07 Nov 2024 15:12:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rotana-announces-the-appointment-of-sahiti-gaddam-as-corporate-vice-preside/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rotana-announces-the-appointment-of-sahiti-gaddam-as-corporate-vice-preside/ Rotana announces the appointment of Sahiti Gaddam as Corporate Vice President of Sales. As the group pursues its ambitious expansion plans to add 30 new properties to its portfolio by 2026, Gaddam will oversee sales development activities across Rotana’s existing and growing pipeline of properties in the region and beyond. Tue, 28 May 2024 05:29:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rotanas-first-hotel-in-pakistan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rotanas-first-hotel-in-pakistan/ Rotana announced today the signing of a franchise agreement with Signature Complex LLP Islamabad for the opening of its first property in Pakistan. Wed, 08 May 2024 06:09:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rotana-plans-entry-into-five-new-countries-by-2026/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rotana-plans-entry-into-five-new-countries-by-2026/ Rotana announced at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) its growing pipeline of planned openings in new territories. So far in 2024, Rotana has launched three new properties: Dar Rayhaan by Rotana in Al Khobar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Riviera Rayhaan by Rotana in Doha, Qatar, and Bomonti Arjaan by Rotana in Istanbul, Türkiye. Wed, 08 May 2024 05:50:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ai-solves-rotanas-food-waste-problem-by-63/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ai-solves-rotanas-food-waste-problem-by-63/ The brand aims to cut its carbon footprint and reduce food waste through food-waste measurement technology Fri, 19 Apr 2024 09:31:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rotana-at-the-future-hospitality-summit/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rotana-at-the-future-hospitality-summit/ Rotana announced at the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) today, its growing pipeline as it looks to expand its operations with 30 planned openings in the next three years. Wed, 27 Sep 2023 07:15:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rotana-signs-four-edge-by-rotana-properties-and-one-rayhaan-by-rotana-prope/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rotana-signs-four-edge-by-rotana-properties-and-one-rayhaan-by-rotana-prope/ Memar Development & Investment is one of the companies paving the way for real estate development in the hospitality and entertainment sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The new hotels will add an impressive 618 keys to Rotana’s expansive portfolio across the Kingdom Tue, 09 May 2023 17:23:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/fhs-2023-guy-hutchinson-president-and-ceo-rotana-hotel-management/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/fhs-2023-guy-hutchinson-president-and-ceo-rotana-hotel-management/ Tue, 09 May 2023 10:42:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-business-hotel-brand-in-the-middle-east/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-business-hotel-brand-in-the-middle-east/ Rotana successfully retains the coveted title of ‘Best Business Hotel Brand in the Middle East’ at the Business Traveller Awards 2022 UK. Wed, 07 Dec 2022 07:59:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rotana-announces-the-soft-opening-of-its-newest-5-star-hotel-in-dammam/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rotana-announces-the-soft-opening-of-its-newest-5-star-hotel-in-dammam/ Rotana, one of the leading hotel management companies in the region with over 100 properties across the Middle East, Africa, Eastern Europe and Türkiye, has announced the soft opening of its first 5-star hotel in Dammam under the distinguished “Rayhaan by Rotana” brand. Sat, 17 Sep 2022 07:28:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rotana-appoints-new-corporate-director-of-environment-health-and-safety/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rotana-appoints-new-corporate-director-of-environment-health-and-safety/ Rotana announced today the appointment of Carole Gemayel as Corporate Director of Environment, Health and Safety. As the group continues to drive its tenacious expansion plans, the environmental impact remains a key priority for the pioneering hospitality group. Sat, 20 Aug 2022 06:06:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rotana-appoints-new-corporate-director-of-ehs/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rotana-appoints-new-corporate-director-of-ehs/ Rotana, one of the leading hotel management companies in the region with over 100 properties across the Middle East, Africa, Eastern Europe and Türkiye, has appointed Carole Gemayel as Corporate Director of Environment, Health and Safety (EHS). Mon, 15 Aug 2022 12:57:02 +0000