Breaking Travel News catches up with Karim Bizid, general manager at the Oberoi, Dubai, to discover more about this unique property. Having recently taken the title of Dubai’s Leading Luxury City Hotel at the World Travel Awards, there is much to discuss.

Heading up a newly opened property, Christophe Mousset, general manager at The Oberoi Beach Resort, Al Zorah, tells Breaking Travel News what is on offer there and how recognition by the World Travel Awards will help develop its reputation.

Oberoi Group president Kapil Chopra has stepped down from the role to focus full time on entrepreneurial activities. The resignation has been accepted by Oberoi Group executive chairman Prithviraj Singh Oberoi.

The Oberoi Group plans to open its first Moroccan outpost in 2017 and expand its Oberoi Spa and wellness experiences within a luxury destination retreat. Located just 20 minutes from the city centre, The Oberoi Marrakech, Morocco will be situated within 25 acres of citrus orchards and olive groves, offering a peaceful sanctuary from the bustle of the Medina and spectacular views of the Atlas Mountains.

Adel Abdel Hai, general manager, The Oberoi Madina talks to Breaking Travel News at Arabian Travel Market about the growth in the Middle East tourism market.

The Oberoi Group have signed a memorandum of understanding with the government of Maldives to build a luxury resort in Maldives. The investment for acquisition and development of the resort will be undertaken by SCDCL, a Bangalore -based real estate development company.