Studio M Arabian Plaza, the first Studio M in the Middle East region and the first property to be introduced under the ‘M collection’ portfolio under Millennium Hotels & Resorts in the UAE, opened its doors on December 01.

A weekend of celebration kicked off on November 07 at the Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino as it brought together guests, customers and locals to unveil its extensive transformation.

Marriott International and Eagle Hills announced the signing of The St. Regis Tamuda Bay, marking the debut of the iconic luxury hospitality brand in Morocco.

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts , an upscale brand within the AccorHotels Group, has raised its first flag in the Maldives, opening the doors to Mövenpick Resort Kuredhivaru Maldives on a private island in the Noonu Atoll.

Hotelbeds Group, one of the world’s leading bedbank, announced a new strategic affiliation with Millennium Hotels and Resorts (MHR’s).

Swiss-Belhotel International has announced the soft opening of Swiss-Belresidences Juffair, in Bahrain where the hotel welcomed its first guest on 1st October 01.

Westin Hotels & Resorts today announced the anticipated opening of the brand’s first hotel in the Republic of Maldives with the opening of The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort.

AccorHotels announced a record year of development in Africa, beginning with the 50 percent stake in the Mantis Group in April, followed by the announcement in late July of a dedicated Investment Fund with a targeted reach of USD1 billion devoted towards sustainable development in Sub Sahara Africa. The journey continued with the acquisition of Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts in September.

H.H. Mubarak AM Al Sabah, chairman, Action Hotels, hosted a round of meetings at Kuwait’s White Palace recently with Sebastien Bazin, CEO, Accor International.

Marriott International announced rapid expansion plans across Africa. Strong demand for select-service brands and conversion opportunities are driving the momentum of growth for the company, amplified by five new hotel signings.