Rotana Hotels News
Rotana focuses on its sustainable offerings across its hotels in the UAE and beyond
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.
Rotana at World Travel Market London 2022
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.
Thynk signs Memorandum of Understanding with Rotana
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.
Rotana announces new key appointments
Rotana announced the appointment of Frédéric Savoye as Vice President of Brand Performance and Victor de Vries as Vice President of Franchise Strategy.
Rotana signs agreement with Bloom Holding
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.
Centro Mada Amman opens its doors in Jordan
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-managed hotel to join the hospitality group’s growing portfolio in the kingdom.
Breaking Travel News roundtable: The future of business travel
As the Middle Eastern hospitality community emerges from the Covid-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.
Breaking Travel News investigates: Rotana president Guy Hutchinson offers Ramadan message
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
Damac Towers Arjaan by Rotana to open in Saudi Arabia
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 & Resorts last year.
Palmeraie Rotana Resort takes brand into Morocco
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.
Hutchinson appointed chief executive of Rotana
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.
Johari Rotana takes company into Tanzania
Conveniently located in the MNF Square complex in Dar es Salaam’s central business district, the property offers 253 keys – including 60 fully-furnished and serviced apartments.