Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, the latest addition to Yas Island’s series of world-class attractions, is stepping up to host the World Travel Awards Middle East Gala Ceremony 2019.
Guests continue to flock to attractions such as the Palm Jumeirah and Burj Khalifa, while a host of new hotels have joined the market in recent months.
Time Hotels is set to announce plans to open five new properties across the Middle East during 2019 – as it targets 35 properties by 2025. The properties, which will see the growth and launch of existing as well as new Time Hotel brands to key territories throughout the region, will be unveiled during Arabian Travel Market.
Moving toward a second quarter 2022 opening of Drew Las Vegas, global real estate developer Witkoff has announced Diller Scofidio + Renfro as the design architect for the project.
The all-villa resort spans across three private islands, providing secluded enclaves and a tranquil escape for discerning travellers complete with a plethora of activities for guests of all generations.
Positioned on St Martin’s Lane, with unspoilt views of Trafalgar Square, Page8 will open later this year. This flagship London opening follows in quick succession from the brand’s first hotel launch, in Hong Kong, in January.
Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas has announced the appointment of Rebecca Soloff as director of sales and marketing at Six Senses New York. The location will become the group’s first North American property and is currently under development.
More than 130 people are believed to have died in a series of bomb attacks across Sri Lanka. Three hotels – the Shangri-La, Cinnamon Grand and the Kingsbury – were all targeted, with nine foreign tourists reportedly among the dead.
Officials at the Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing in Dubai have announced the launch of a new sponsorship scheme to drive innovation across the events industry.
Dusit International has signed a franchise agreement with Al Masar Hotel Management to upgrade the former Dusit Residence Dubai Marina to the Dusit Princess Residences Dubai Marina.
Accor has reported consolidated first-quarter revenue of €987 million for the first three months of financial 2019, up 34.2 per cent. On a like-for-like basis, revenue was up 8.8 per cent.
