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		<title>Edge Riyadh Al Rabie is Now Open in Riyadh</title>
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		<description>As Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector continues to accelerate, the Kingdom is further strengthening its position as a leading global destination, with an ambitious target of attracting 150 million tourists by 2030. In step with this momentum, Edge Riyadh Al Rabie, the latest hotel under the “Edge by Rotana” brand, is now officially open, introducing a contemporary hospitality address designed for the pace and expectations of modern Riyadh.

Located in the lively Al Rabie district, the hotel brings together contemporary design and the warmth of Arabian hospitality to create a seamless stay experience for both business and leisure travellers. The property features 71 modern rooms and suites, thoughtfully designed to balance comfort, style, and functionality.</description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 06:43:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>FHS World 2025: Philip Barnes, CEO, Rotana Hotels</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 18:08:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>BTN Interviews Eddy Tannous, Chief Operating Officer at Rotana</title>
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		<description>In this pre&#45;FHS World 2025 interview, Eddy Tannous, Chief Operating Officer at Rotana, reflects on the industry’s transformation from real estate&#45;driven investment to experience&#45;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&#45;powered Rotana.com, and eco&#45;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&#45;term excellence. He looks forward to connecting with peers and exchanging ideas that fuel innovation and responsible growth across the region.</description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2025 08:57:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>WTTC 2025: Philip Barnes, CEO, Rotana</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2025 15:31:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Rotana Appoints Ghassan Dalal to Lead Iraq &amp; Turkey, Driving Growth in Strategic Regional Markets</title>
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		<description>Rotana, the Middle East’s leading hospitality management company, has announced the appointment of Ghassan Dalal as Country General Manager for Iraq &amp;amp; Turkey, in addition to his continuing role as General Manager of Babylon Rotana, Baghdad. 
The move reflects Rotana’s commitment to building leadership depth in markets central to its regional growth strategy, as Iraq and Turkey emerge as focal points for tourism investment and long&#45;term hospitality demand.</description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 10:28:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Rotana Hotels: Ambitious Expansion and Strategic Growth</title>
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		<description>Rotana Hotels, a leading hospitality brand headquartered in Abu Dhabi, is embarking on an ambitious expansion strategy that underscores its commitment to regional leadership and global presence. With a robust pipeline of new properties and a clear focus on strategic markets, Rotana is poised to redefine luxury and service excellence across the Middle East, Africa, and beyond.
BTN got the opportunity to talk with their Chief Information Officer Dominic Carr to find out more about their plans and developments.</description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2025 06:26:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Experience Reimagined: Rotana Unveils AI-Driven, Mobile-First Booking Journey</title>
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		<description>Rotana, one of the region’s leading hotel management companies, has launched its fully reimagined rotana.com, elevating the guest booking experience through AI&#45;driven journeys and mobile&#45;first design. This transformation is part of Rotana’s broader digital strategy aimed at strengthening direct booking channels and deepening guest engagement through data&#45;driven insight.</description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2025 18:30:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Rooted in the Region: Rotana Strengthens UAE and Saudi Arabia Presence with 12 New Hotels</title>
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		<description>Rotana, the Middle East’s leading hospitality management company, has announced a significant expansion of its regional portfolio, with 12 new hotels set to open across the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. These openings reaffirm Rotana’s position as the region’s most trusted hospitality operator and underline its commitment to shaping the future of tourism in its home markets.</description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 15:13:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Rotana announces the launch of Sea Beach Hotel, Edge.</title>
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		<description>Rotana are glad to announce the signing of a franchise agreement with Nubia Sharm for Touristic Projects for the rebranding and expansion of Sea Beach Hotel, Edge in Egypt.

The agreement forms part of Rotana’s ambitious goal to launch 30 Edge by Rotana properties by 2027. Launched in 2023, the brand is a collection of independent properties that retain their unique identity while leveraging Rotana’s extensive network, advanced systems, and world&#45;class hospitality standards.</description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2025 07:09:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Rotana Announces Expansion Plans in KSA</title>
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		<description>Rotana unveiled its ambitious regional and international expansion plans at the Saudi Tourism Forum (STF)</description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 2025 06:38:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Rotana unveils plans for Mogadishu Rotana – the first-ever five-star hotel in Somalia</title>
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		<description>Rotana is proud to announce the signing of Mogadishu Rotana, the first luxury hotel development in Somalia, in partnership with Riverside Holding.

Set for completion in 2026, the five&#45;star property will feature 321 keys, comprising 261 guest rooms and 60 hotel apartments, while amenities will include a fitness center, spa, multiple dining options, event facilities and retail spaces. Developed to set new standards in the country, the hotel’s design combines modern sophistication with local cultural influences, making it a flagship of Mogadishu’s revitalisation.</description>
		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Dec 2024 06:01:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Rotana Unveils Robust Regional and International Expansion Plans at World Travel Market London</title>
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		<description>Plans include 43 new properties in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Türkiye. Once complete, the properties will increase Rotana’s total keys to 30,301</description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Nov 2024 10:47:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Rotana Unveils Robust Regional and International Expansion Plans at World Travel Market London</title>
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		<description>Rotana, one of the leading hotel management companies in the Middle East, Africa, Eastern Europe, and Türkiye (MENAT), unveils its ambitious regional and international expansion plans at the World Travel Market (WTM) London today.

Driving the group’s global expansion is the development of 43 new properties in 24 cities in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Türkiye. The new properties will add 9,049 rooms to Rotana’s inventory, taking its total keys to 30,301 globally.</description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Nov 2024 08:44:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Interview with Philip Barnes, Rotana CEO</title>
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		<description>FHS World, 30 SEP &#45; 02 OCT 2024 Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, is the hospitality industry’s platform to invest in its future. It is a premium platform for investors, hotel owners and operators in the hospitality industry to connect, network and drive the future of hospitality.BTN caught up with Philip Barnes, Rotana CEO</description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Sep 2024 06:29:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Rotana expands Egyptian footprint with opening of Palma Bay Rotana Resort on North Coast</title>
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		<description>Rotana has announced the opening of Palma Bay Rotana Resort, in New Alamein, Egypt. Joining Grand Rotana Resort &amp;amp; Spa in Sharm El Sheikh, the property will bring Rotana’s total footprint in the country to 702 keys.

Perfectly positioned at Marina 5, the premier four&#45;star resort delivers an unmatched hospitality experience, marrying elegance with the exceptional quality synonymous with one of the Middle East&#8217;s leading hospitality brands. With its coveted seaside location, Palma Bay Rotana offers premium services and modern accommodation options, for all travellers.</description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jul 2024 06:01:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Rotana at Saudi Tourism Forum 2024</title>
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		<description>Rotana announced its expansion plans in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during the second edition of the Saudi Tourism Forum (STF).

Held from 22 to 24 January 2024 at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre, the event provides Rotana with the ideal platform to engage with industry partners and stakeholders in the Saudi market.</description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2024 06:57:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>: How Rotana is Breaking Down Silos for a Seamless Guest Experience</title>
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		<description>In a dynamic world where technology is rapidly advancing, the hospitality industry is at the precipice of a transformative era. Embracing innovative technologies promises to elevate guest experiences, empower hospitality employees, and streamline operations.</description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Oct 2023 06:15:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Rotana announces debut in Senegal</title>
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		<description>Rotana has announced its entry into Senegal with Les Zeniths Arjaan by Rotana. The 150&#45;key property in Dakar will be launched under the Arjaan Hotel Apartments by Rotana brand and is expected to be completed by 2026.</description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Sep 2023 06:05:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Rotana promotes Alain Aboukhater to director of marketing and communications</title>
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		<description>Alain Aboukhater has been promoted to director of marketing and communications at Al Bandar Rotana &amp;amp; Al Bandar Arjaan by Rotana.

Aboukhater joined Rotana in 2019 as an e&#45;commerce executive, overseeing operations within the Al Bandar and Centro Sharjah cluster, later being promoted to marketing manager.</description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Sep 2023 05:55:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>BTN Exclusive with Guy Hutchinson CEO Rotana Hotels</title>
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		<description>Guy Hutchinson is President &amp;amp; CEO of Rotana, one of the leading hotel management companies in the region with hotels across the Middle East, Africa, Eastern Europe and Turkey. Hutchinson is responsible for developing and executing the strategic direction of Rotana and devising and implementing short&#45; and long&#45;term strategies to help the company realize its expansion plans. In addition, he provides executive oversight of all aspects of Rotana’s day&#45;to&#45;day operations.</description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Aug 2023 11:45:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Rotana co-founder Selim El Zyr to lead group until next CEO is found</title>
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		<description>Selim El Zyr steps out of his advisory role in Rotana to handle operations temporarily</description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Aug 2023 06:32:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Guy Hutchinson returning to Hilton as president of Middle East and Africa</title>
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		<description>Guy Hutchinson spent nine years at Rotana and will succeed the late Jochem&#45;Jan Sleiffer</description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Aug 2023 12:16:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Eddy Tannous moves to Rotana, named its chief operating officer</title>
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		<description>Former Accor SVP Eddy Tannous will report in to Guy Hutchinson, Rotana&#8217;s president and CEO</description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Aug 2023 06:15:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Rotana&#8217;s upcoming opening in Georgia</title>
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		<description>Rotana has announced the agreement signing for Pontus Rotana Resort &amp;amp; Spa Gonio, with one of the largest developers in Georgia, Pontus Capital. The luxury property located in the beach suburb of famous Batumi, is expected to open in 2026, catering to both business and leisure travellers.</description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jun 2023 06:40:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Rotana partners with Memar Development &amp; Investment</title>
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		<description>• Memar Development &amp;amp; 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.</description>
		<pubDate>Sun, 14 May 2023 08:16:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Rotana focuses on its sustainable offerings across its hotels in the UAE and beyond</title>
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		<description>Rotana reinforces its commitment to reducing its impact on climate change. The group has implemented enhanced sustainable offerings across its properties in the UAE and beyond, as the region gets set to host the biggest climate change convention of the year, COP28, at Expo City Dubai in November 2023.</description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Apr 2023 06:39:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Rotana at World Travel Market London 2022</title>
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		<description>Rotana highlights its diverse collection of hotels and resorts at World Travel Market (WTM) London 2022. Taking place at the ExCeL London convention centre from 7th to 9th November, the event provides Rotana with the ideal platform for engagement with key stakeholders, partners and customers in the UK market.</description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2022 11:54:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Thynk signs Memorandum of Understanding with Rotana</title>
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		<description>The MOU encompasses the planned deployment of Thynk’s hospitality cloud for operational excellence across Rotana’s portfolio of over 100 hotels and resorts in the Middle East, Africa, Eastern Europe and Türkiye.</description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2022 20:20:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Rotana announces new key appointments</title>
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		<description>Rotana announced the appointment of Frédéric Savoye as Vice President of Brand Performance and Victor de Vries as Vice President of Franchise Strategy.</description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2022 12:05:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Rotana signs agreement with Bloom Holding</title>
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		<description>Rotana has signed an agreement with real estate developer Bloom Holding to manage Bloom Arjaan by Rotana located in Bloom’s prestigious Park View development on Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Island.</description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2022 12:35:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Centro Mada Amman opens its doors in Jordan</title>
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		<description>Rotana has announced the soft opening of Centro Mada Amman, a concept hotel designed for a new generation of business travellers demanding both finesse and functionality at reasonable rates. The new property is the first of the Centro by Rotana brand to open in Amman and the third Rotana&#45;managed hotel to join the hospitality group&#8217;s growing portfolio in the kingdom.</description>
		<pubDate>Sun, 12 Jun 2022 21:53:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Breaking Travel News roundtable: The future of business travel</title>
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		<description>As the Middle Eastern hospitality community emerges from the Covid&#45;19 pandemic, Breaking Travel News editor Chris O’Toole has led an expert panel to examine the impact of the outbreak on the business travel market.</description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2020 11:31:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Breaking Travel News investigates: Rotana president Guy Hutchinson offers Ramadan message</title>
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		<description>Hutchinson praised governments in the Middle East, frontline healthcare professionals and other key workers for their decisive response to the global crisis, and urged the public to adhere to social distancing guidelines during the holy month of Ramadan</description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2020 09:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Damac Towers Arjaan by Rotana to open in Saudi Arabia</title>
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		<description>Rotana has taken over the management of Damac Towers Arjaan by Rotana in Riyadh, with the property set to open in early April. The announcement follows a partnership signed between the company and Damac Hotels &amp;amp; Resorts last year.</description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2020 10:32:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Palmeraie Rotana Resort takes brand into Morocco</title>
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		<description>Making its first foray into the Moroccan hospitality sector, Rotana has signed a management agreement to operate the Palmeraie Resort in Marrakech. The hotel will open under its new name, Palmeraie Rotana Resort.</description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2020 10:51:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Hutchinson appointed chief executive of Rotana</title>
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		<description>With 30 years of experience working in the hospitality industry, Guy Hutchinson joined Rotana as chief operating officer in early 2014. Previously, he served various roles with Hilton Worldwide in markets as diverse as Japan, Australia, China, India and the UAE.</description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 2020 07:14:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Johari Rotana takes company into Tanzania</title>
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		<description>Conveniently located in the MNF Square complex in Dar es Salaam’s central business district, the property offers 253 keys – including 60 fully&#45;furnished and serviced apartments.</description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2019 05:23:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Guy Hutchinson, acting chief executive, Rotana Hotels &amp; Resorts</title>
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		<description>With a new property opening in Bosnia &amp;amp; Herzegovina capital Sarajevo earlier this year, Guy Hutchinson, acting chief executive with Rotana Hotels &amp;amp; Resorts, here tells us about the company’s global ambitions.</description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Nov 2019 11:27:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>WTM 2019: Rotana showcases global aspirations in London</title>
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		<description>Rotana is presenting its diverse collection of hotels at World Travel Market London. Taking place this week at ExCeL London convention, the event provides Rotana with an outstanding platform for engagement with key stakeholders, partners and customers in the UK market.</description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2019 07:03:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Rotana welcomes first property in Bosnia &amp; Herzegovina</title>
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		<description>As Bosnia &amp;amp; Herzegovina’s first&#45;ever branded hotel apartments, Bosmal Arjaan by Rotana introduces a new concept to the country. The hotel offers the most spacious rooms in Sarajevo and is located within the nation’s tallest residential tower.</description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Sep 2019 07:43:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Bruce appointed to lead Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi</title>
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		<description>In this position, Craig Bruce will be responsible for overseeing the 879&#45;unit luxury complex, managing its large operation and maintaining the unparalleled service and quality the hotel and its 14 restaurants are known for.</description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 28 May 2019 08:45:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Beaulieu takes up food and beverage leadership at Rotana</title>
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		<description>As part of its ongoing regional and global expansion, Rotana has announced the appointment of Jarrett Beaulieu as corporate vice president &#45; food and beverage operations.</description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2019 06:33:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>ITB Berlin: Rotana to showcase its burgeoning offering to German market</title>
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		<description>Reinforcing its commitment to catering to the evolving needs of German travellers, Rotana, is participating in the 2019 edition of ITB Berlin, the world’s leading travel trade show.</description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Mar 2019 13:15:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Babylon Rotana Baghdad begins operations in Iraq</title>
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		<description>Rotana has signed a hotel management agreement with Al Ibaa Company to operate a five&#45;star property in Iraq’s capital of Baghdad.</description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2019 11:11:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Rotana signs to manage new property in Nairobi, Kenya</title>
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		<description>Further expanding its footprint in the African market, Rotana has signed a hotel management agreement with Mullion Contractors to manage a new five&#45;star hotel and hotel apartments in Nairobi.</description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:06:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Rotana signs for first property in Republic of Zambia</title>
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		<description>Further strengthening its presence in Africa, Rotana has signed a hotel management agreement with Grandview Hotels and Resorts to manage a new five&#45;star hotel in the Republic of Zambia.</description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2018 14:28:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Guy Hutchinson, chief operating officer, Rotana Hotels</title>
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		<description>Breaking Travel News catches up with Guy Hutchinson, chief operating officer at Rotana Hotels, to discover more about the six new openings the Abu Dhabi&#45;based company has planned for 2019.</description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Nov 2018 14:36:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>WTM 2018: Rotana to showcase six new properties in London</title>
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		<description>Rotana will showcase its wide&#45;ranging collection of modern and sophisticated hotels at the World Travel Market London. The company also highlighted the figures reflecting steady growth in the UK room nights at its properties in the UAE market.</description>
		<pubDate>Sun, 04 Nov 2018 11:54:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Al Nowais promoted to vice president, owner relationship management, at Rotana</title>
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		<description>Rotana has announced a key promotion within its executive team, with Shaikha Al Nowais, previously director of internal audit with the Abu Dhabi&#45;based hotel company, taking up the position of vice president, owner relationship management.</description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Oct 2018 15:27:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Kaddouri to step down from Rotana chief executive role</title>
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		<description>Omer Kaddouri assumed the position of president and chief executive of Rotana in January 2014, as part of an illustrious 20 years with the company during which he held several senior management positions, including a five&#45;year tenure as chief operating officer.</description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Oct 2018 07:35:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Stevens takes up area general manager role with Rotana</title>
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		<description>Rotana has announced a key addition to its executive team, with Tom Stevens appointed as area general manager for Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Tanzania, and Democratic Republic of Congo.</description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2018 12:16:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Rotana unveils Centro Salama Jeddah in Saudi Arabia</title>
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		<description>The property is the first hotel project to be funded and developed in partnership with Al Diyar United Company, one of the leading real estate developers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.</description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Sep 2018 08:55:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Rotana enters new European market with latest signing</title>
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		<description>Rotana has signed two new hotel management agreements to further strengthen the company’s presence in the home region and expand its footprint into Europe.</description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Aug 2018 08:13:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Rotana expands presence in Istanbul with two new properties</title>
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		<description>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.</description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2018 08:49:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Ayman Ashor, general manager, Arjaan by Rotana Dubai Media City</title>
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		<description>Recognised by voters as the Middle East&#8217;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.</description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2018 16:18:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Mark Deere, general manager, Amwaj Rotana, Dubai</title>
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		<description>On a night of stunning success for the Abu Dhabi&#45;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.</description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2018 16:12:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Nasser Al Nowais, chairman of the board of directors, Rotana Hotels</title>
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		<description>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.</description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2018 16:10:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Yulia Trunova, director of sales and marketing, Rixos Bab Al Bahr</title>
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		<description>Taking the title of Middle East&#8217;s Leading All&#45;Inclusive Resort at the World Travel Awards, Yulia Trunova, director of sales and marketing at the Ras al Khaimah&#45;based Rixos Bab Al Bahr, tells Breaking Travel News about the property and what it offers to regional hospitality.</description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2018 16:10:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Timur Ilgaz, general manager, The Cove Rotana Resort, Ras Al Khaimah</title>
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		<description>Recognised by voters as United Arab Emirates&#8217; 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.</description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2018 15:35:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Mohamad Haj Hassan, area vice president, Rotana Hotels</title>
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		<description>Breaking Travel News speaks to Mohamad Haj Hassan, area vice president for Rotana Hotels, as Amman Rotana is recognised as Jordan’s Leading Conference Hotel by voters at the World Travel Awards.</description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2018 15:34:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Guy Hutchinson, chief operating officer, Rotana Hotels &amp; Resorts</title>
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		<description>Breaking Travel News speaks to Guy Hutchinson, chief operating officer with Rotana Hotels &amp;amp; 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.</description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2018 13:58:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Pearl Rotana opens in Abu Dhabi as brand expansion continues</title>
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		<description>Fortifying its pre&#45;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.</description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2018 05:11:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Saadiyat Rotana Resort &amp; Villas launches in Abu Dhabi</title>
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		<description>Saadiyat Rotana Resort &amp;amp; Villas, a one&#45;of&#45;a&#45;kind, five&#45;star property with modern Arabic architecture and a regal presence, has opened phase one of the resort in the UAE capital.</description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Apr 2018 09:56:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Pearl Rotana Abu Dhabi welcomes first guests in Middle East</title>
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		<description>Rotana has announced the launch of the new Pearl Rotana Abu Dhabi. Located in the heart of the Capital Centre business district, the new hotel is only a few steps away from the National Exhibition Centre and 20 minutes from Abu Dhabi’s international airport.</description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Mar 2018 05:16:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Omer Kaddouri, chief executive, Rotana Hotels</title>
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		<description>Omer Kaddouri, chief executive of Abu Dhabi&#45;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.</description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Mar 2018 16:56:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>ITB Berlin 2018: Rotana to showcase burgeoning portfolio</title>
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		<description>With the aim of capitalising on German tourists’ growing interest in the UAE’s diverse tourism offerings, Rotana will showcase its portfolio of hotels at ITB Berlin.</description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Mar 2018 12:01:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Rotana opens two new Dubai properties</title>
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		<description>Making a significant addition to the UAE’s tourism and hospitality offering, Rotana has announced the soft opening of two stunning hotels in Dubai, the five&#45;star Al Bandar Rotana, and a fully&#45;furnished serviced apartments, Al Bandar Arjaan by Rotana, at Dubai Creek.</description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Feb 2018 09:15:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Breaking Travel News investigates: Salalah Rotana Resort, Oman</title>
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		<description>The five&#45;star waterfront Rotana Salalah Resort is home to 422 splendid rooms and is built around lagoons, water features, and manmade canals for an unforgettable experience. Here Breaking Travel News editor Chris O’Toole calls in for a visit to find out more about this rapidly developing destination.</description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Feb 2018 16:29:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Salalah Rotana Resort completes expansion ahead of 2018 season</title>
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		<description>The five&#45;star water front Salalah Rotana Resort has added an additional 22 rooms to its existing 400 key inventory, as a response to the continuous increase in guests arrival</description>
		<pubDate>Sun, 31 Dec 2017 16:28:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Rotana defends World’s Leading Business Hotel Brand title at World Travel Awards</title>
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		<description>Recognised for showcasing exemplary leadership in the hospitality industry, Rotana has won two awards at the World Travel Awards Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2017 held in Phu Quoc, Vietnam.</description>
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		<title>Sundus Rotana Muscat welcomes first guests in Oman</title>
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		<description>Sundus Rotana Muscat has officially opened its doors and is welcoming guests to the property in the heart of Muscat. Serving the increasing number of travellers and guests visiting the Sultanate, the new hotel is the brand’s first property in Muscat and marks a milestone in its strategic expansion plan in Oman.</description>
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		<description>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&#45;performing teams by achieving excellent business results.</description>
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		<description>Ursula Chidiac, general manager, Kin Plaza Arjaan by Rotana, speaks to Breaking Travel News about the property, what it brings to African hospitality, and how winning at the World Travel Awards will bolster its reputation among potential guests.</description>
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		<description>Rotana has marked a historic milestone as it completes 25 years of supporting tourism and hospitality growth in the Middle East. Founded in 1992, Rotana started its journey with the opening of Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi the following year &#45; the first in a series of modern, sophisticated hotels launched by the group that would transform the face of the region’s hospitality industry.</description>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 04 Jun 2017 07:33:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>RSG signs with Rotana for new Dubai property ahead of Expo 2020</title>
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		<title>Rotana welcomes Arjaan brand to Iraq with Erbil property</title>
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		<title>Omer Kaddouri, chief executive, Rotana Hotel Management</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 May 2017 10:14:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Rotana has signed a management agreement with Golden Group Holding, a diversified Oman&#45;based business group for a new hotel project in Muscat, Oman.</description>
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		<title>Ayman Ashor, general manager, Arjaan by Rotana</title>
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		<description>Ayman Ashor, general manager at Arjaan by Rotana, speaks to Breaking Travel News about the property he leads and what it offers in the competitive hospitality market in Dubai.</description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Apr 2017 21:14:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Rotana will showcase its key upcoming properties at Arabian Travel Market, the region’s premier travel and tourism event which starts today. Rotana is preparing to open 17 new properties before the end of 2018, adding more than 4,500 keys to the company’s existing room count.</description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Apr 2017 05:06:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Rotana signs with RSG International for latest Dubai property</title>
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		<description>Rotana has signed an agreement with RSG International, a UAE&#45;based conglomerate, for a new five star hotel and serviced apartment project in Dubai. The new property is set to be located in Sufouh Gardens on Sheikh Zayed Road.</description>
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		<title>ITB Berlin 2017 interview: Omar Kaddouri, chief executive, Rotana Hotels</title>
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		<description>Omar Kaddouri, chief executive of Rotana Hotels, talks to Breaking Travel News about the group’s first hotel in sub&#45;Saharan Africa, the target of operating 100 hotels by 2020, and its continued growth in the United Arab Emirates.</description>
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		<description>Omar Kaddouri, chief executive of Rotana Hotels, talks to Breaking Travel News about the group’s first hotel in sub&#45;Saharan Africa, the target of operating 100 hotels by 2020, and its continued growth in the United Arab Emirates.</description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Mar 2017 16:33:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>The Rotana group features numerous brands in their portfolio, including the &#8216;value for money&#8217; and some might say the business focused Centro hotels. Phil Blizzard, in Dubai, takes look at what the multi&#45;award winning group has to offer with this category of hotels by visiting the Centro Barsha.</description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2016 16:36:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Rotana to add 12 new hotels to UAE portfolio by 2020</title>
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		<description>Rotana has announced plans to open seven new hotels in Dubai, four in the capital Abu Dhabi and one in Ras Al Khaimah by the end of 2020. Six of the upcoming properties will be five&#45;star hotels, with the remaining properties comprising a mix of four and three&#45;star hotels and hotel apartments.</description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2016 12:45:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>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.</description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2016 18:03:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>World Travel Market 2016: Rotana on track to add 16 properties in 2017</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2016 07:15:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Rotana has officially announced the opening of Centro Shaheen Jeddah, the group’s first property under the “Centro by Rotana” brand to open in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. SHUAA Capital is the Fund Manager and Developer of this joint project.Located on Madinah Road, just 20 minutes away from King Abdulaziz International Airport, Centro Shaheen offers 252 contemporary designed rooms and studios with stylish bathrooms, the latest technology and in&#45;room entertainment options.</description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2016 08:37:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Amr Adel, general manager Hili Rayhaan by Rotana</title>
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		<description>Amr Adel, general manager Hili Rayhaan by Rotana, speaks to Breaking Travel News the success of the hotel at the World Travel Awards.</description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2016 14:12:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Christian Baudat, area general manager, Rotana</title>
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		<description>Christian Baudat, area general manager, Rotana, speaks to Breaking Travel News about the growth of the brand over its near two decade existence.</description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2016 14:07:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Ayman Ashor, general manager, Arjaan by Rotana Dubai Media City, speaks to Breaking Travel News about the luxury property and what is on offer there.</description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2016 14:37:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Guy Hutchinson, chief operating officer, Rotana Hotels, talks to Breaking Travel News at The St. Regis Dubai during the World Travel Awards Middle East Gala Ceremony 2016.</description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2016 14:04:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Marc De Beer, general manager, Park Rotana, Abu Dhabi, talks to Breaking Travel News has his property picks up the title of United Arab Emirates’ Leading Business Hotel.</description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2016 13:47:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Mohamad Haj Hassan, area vice president, Rotana, talks to Breaking Travel News as Rotana picks up a series of trophies at the World Travel Awards.</description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2016 13:43:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Rotana Hotels chief executive Omer Kaddouri talks to Phil Blizzard of Breaking Travel News about the growth of the brand in the Middle East and the handful of awards they took on the night.</description>
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