Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group is to make its foray into Iraq with Radisson Blu Hotel, Erbil due to open in 2017.

Al Marwa Rayhaan by Rotana, Mecca has stepped up its Saudisation efforts though the Duroob initiative.

Minor Hotel Group has entered into a strategic partnership with Nakheel to co-invest and build a 500-key AVANI hotel in Dubai, set to open in 2018.

After a 14-year partnership with Juma Al Majid Group, Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces decided to pull out from managing Taj Palace Hotel, Dubai.

Guests at Novotel Abu Dhabi Gate can now benefit from a range of new offerings at the In Balance Novotel Wellness Spa.