Marriott International announced it expects to add 19 new properties and more than 3,000 rooms to its Middle East and Africa (MEA) portfolio in this year.

Oryx Rotana Doha in partnership with BIKE, the Qatari start-up operating in the bike rental industry at Al Bidda Park, took part in the 2019 Earth Hour celebration.

Radisson Hotel Group has announced the opening of the Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Riyadh Diplomatic Quarter in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

H.R.H. Mishaal bin Majed bin Abdul Aziz, governor, Jeddah, attended the official opening of The Hotel Galleria By Elaf, in the presence of a number of dignitaries.

Grand Millennium Dubai, a five-star property located in Barsha Heights has been recognised for its commitment towards the protection and preservation of the environment.

To celebrate the official opening of Mandarin Oriental, Doha, centrally located in Msheireb Downtown Doha, the hotel personalised signature fan was unveiled Ali Al Kuwari, acting CEO, Msheireb Properties, Jill Kluge, chief marketing officer, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group and Martin Schnider, general manager, Mandarin Oriental, Doha.

Newly opened Kudadoo Maldives Private Island has been recognised as the Best New Luxury Hotel in the world in 2018 by global independent organisation LTI Luxury Travel Intelligence (lti-members.com) as identified by independent researchers from a total of 42 new properties visited.

Najib Kalouch has been appointed as new head chef of Radisson Blu Martinez hotel, Beirut.

Hyatt Regency Dubai & Galleria has appointed Nikhil Satwani as director of sales and marketing. In his new position, Satwani will oversee and strategise sales, marketing, revenue and events initiatives to support the hotel’s business goals.

Luxury residential and hospitality property developer Seven Tides has confirmed Barceló Hotel Group as the new operator of its five-star DUKES Dubai, located on the west trunk of Palm Jumeirah.