Rotana Hotels News
Omer Kaddouri, chief executive, Rotana Hotels
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.
Two key appointments for Rotana in UK
Rotana has announced the expansion of its corporate global sales office in the United Kingdom, with the appointment of two new key account managers. Amy Curtis joins Rotana from Corus Hotels and Laura Ashley Hotels where she held the position of national account manager.
Towers Rotana Dubai unveils luxury apartments
Towers Rotana Dubai, the leading four-star hotel located on the city’s prominent Sheikh Zayed Road, has completed a comprehensive renovation and reconstruction of its forty new luxurious apartments, reports Phil Blizzard from Dubai. Guests choosing to stay a longer term in Dubai can now stay in the newly exhilarating and chic urban furnished hotel apartments with all the advantages of hotel living.
Rotana to open Arjaan property in Marrakech, Morocco
Rotana has announced the signing of a new agreement to manage an “Arjaan Hotel Apartments by Rotana” property in Morocco. The 140-key development, the first from the company in the country, will be located within M Avenue; the new high-end shopping, entertainment and residential destination in Marrakech.
ATM 2016: Hussein Hachem, general manager, Al Bustan & Al Murooj Rotana
Hussein Hachem, general manager, Al Bustan & Al Murooj Rotana talks to Breaking Travel News at Arabian Travel Market about the importance of the GCC as source markets, the role of social media in the hospitality sector and the importance of winning at the World Travel Awards.
Downtown Rotana, Manama, opens in Bahrain
Downtown Rotana, Manama has officially opened its doors and is welcoming guests to its slick-city property in the heart of the Bahraini capital. Set against the iconic backdrop of the Manama ‘souq’ and the city’s central business and financial district skyline, the new 26-storey property is the third new property opening in Bahrain for Rotana.
Omer Kaddouri, chief executive and president, Rotana Hotels
Omer Kaddouri, chief executive and president, Rotana Hotels, talks to Breaking Travel News about the rapid expansion of the group. Having open five properties in 2016 already, Kaddouri reveals a further five will open by the end of the year as the group grows toward 100 properties by 2020.
Rotana brings Dalga Residences to Istanbul
Rotana is continuing its ambitious expansion plans with the opening of Dalga Residences in Istanbul – the group’s third property in Turkey. Located in Cevizli, the Asian side of Istanbul, Dalga Residences by Rotana has opened its doors on the city’s longest coastal lane, Dragos.
City Centre Rotana Doha soft opens in Qatar
Rotana is soft opening City Centre Rotana Doha - Qatar, the city’s newest five-star hotel. Developed by Al Rayyan Tourism Investment Company, the City Centre Rotana Doha is located in the West Bay area. This 52-storey tower features 287 luxurious modern rooms and suites and 94 serviced apartments.
New leadership for Rotana in UK
Rotana Hotels & Resorts has announced two new appointments at their global sales office in the UK. Roy Simes will take over as the new area director of sales, while Brenden Carlton has been appointed as key account manager for the MICE sector. Both will be overseeing the commercial development of key source markets for the hospitality group across the UK, Ireland and Scandinavia.
Rotana unveils ambitious expansion plans for 2016
Rotana Hotels & Resorts, one of the leading hospitality management groups in the Middle East, Africa, South Asia and Eastern Europe is set to continue its ambitious expansion with the opening of 15 properties across the remainder of this year and 2016. With flourishing development being made in its growth strategy, Rotana is further strengthening its presence in Turkey and Bahrain, while 2016 will also see the opening of the group’s first property in the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo marking Rotana’s increasing footprint in Africa.
Capital Centre Arjaan by Rotana set for November opening
Rotana has announced that Capital Centre Arjaan by Rotana in Abu Dhabi will officially open its doors to guests on November 1st, 2015. The hotel will become the group’s 13th property in the Emirate.