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ONYX brings Amari brand to Indonesia with Bali property
Thailand-based ONYX Hospitality Group has been appointed to operate a 435-room property on the Indonesian island of Bali. Amari Pecatu is a joint venture between STA Group Property Division and PR Bali Pecatu Graha.
Shaza reveals expansion plans at Arabian Travel Market
Shaza Hotels has confirmed it will increase its presence in the Middle East with a new project set to open in Doha. Opening in spring 2016, Shaza Doha, will be located in the heart of the cultural district, within walking distance of major tourist attractions, including the famed Museum of Islamic Art, the Qatar National Museum and Souq Waqif.
Anantara expands operations into Qatar
Minor Hotel Group has continued with its strategic expansion in the Middle East with the announcement of its first hotel in Qatar. Anantara Doha Island Resort & Spa is a 141 key five star resort in the Arabian Gulf, just off the coast of the country’s capital Doha, and will open early in 2014.
Ritz-Carlton expands portfolio with Rabat property
Ritz-Carlton Hotels has unveiled plans to open its first property in Rabat, the prestigious capital city of the Kingdom of Morocco, which will become the third property in the brand’s growing North Africa portfolio. The owner of the urban resort is Sienna Investment Group, an investment vehicle established in Morocco.
Marriott reports strong increase in Middle East sales
Together with the Marriott International, 2013 first quarter results, which reported a 31 per cent increase compared to first quarter 2012, the company has announced an 11.2 per cent increase in RevPAR figures across the Middle East and Africa for first quarter compared to the same period in 2012. Driven predominantly by a 4.1 per cent growth in first quarter occupancy for the region, the company’s quarterly results clearly demonstrate global traveller’s desire to stay at Marriott International properties, comprising some of the world’s strongest and most respected brands.
Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel to begin soft opening
Jumeirah Group has announced the soft opening of Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel and Spa, as of May 7th. Jumeirah’s first hotel in the Gulf region outside the United Arab Emirates is situated along the shores of the Arabian Gulf, close to Kuwait City’s business and financial centre and only ten minutes drive from Kuwait International Airport.
Swissôtel expands into Bangladesh
In addition to Swissôtel’s recently announced hotel projects in a growing number of dynamic markets such as China, India and Russia, the brand is expanding the portfolio with its first hotel in Bangladesh. The Swissôtel Dhaka is located in the new Business District of Gulshan and is scheduled to open in 2018.
Hotel Son Antem boosts Iberostar offering in Majorca
Hotel Son Antem, until recently under the control of the Marriot hotel group, has now joined the Iberostar Hotels & Resorts’ portfolio and opened its doors to guests. The hotel is the first five-star Iberostar resort on Majorca and expands the brand’s offering on the Spanish island to 14 hotels offering couples and families a variety of services.
Grace Hotels expands into North Africa with Morocco acquisition
Grace Hotels has announced its entry into the North African region with the acquisition of the acclaimed Les Terres M’Barka, a luxury boutique hotel located near the village of Tamesloht, just 22 kilometres south west of Marrakech. The hotel will become known as Grace Marrakech.
Banyan Tree Tianjin Riverside opens to guests
Opening now in the historic yet vibrant city of Tianjin, Banyan Tree Tianjin Riverside sets a significant milestone as Banyan Tree’s first luxury hotel in northern China and the group’s tenth property in the country. Building on the group’s unique urban resort concept, the property combines luxurious resort amenities and experiences with metropolitan living.
Hilton Worldwide celebrates 100th property in Asia Pacific
Hilton Worldwide has celebrated a key milestone in Asia Pacific, with the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Sukhumvit Bangkok, its 100th property in the region. Hilton also has more than 170 hotels with more than 50,000 rooms in its pipeline and expects to triple its current portfolio in the next five years.
Hotel Indigo announced for downtown Chicago
Hotel Indigo®, IHG’s (InterContinental Hotels Group) upscale boutique brand, is continuing its expansion in major U.S. cities with plans for its third hotel in the Chicago market. The hotel, which will be located in the historic downtown area’s Atlantic Bank Building, is expected to open in spring 2014.