Jood Palace doing ‘good’
THE newly reflagged Jood Palace Hotel Dubai (formerly Taj Palace Dubai, Deira) is enjoying a stable level of business following the rebranding under the management of Jood Hospitality, a member of Juma Al Majid group. Situated in the heart of Deira’s commercial and business district, Jood Palace Hotel Dubai, is a 15-minute drive from Dubai International Airport and Dubai International Convention Centre. With a collection of 147 rooms, 10 Ambassador suites and two Royal suites, as well as 90 fully-furnished deluxe serviced residences, Jood Palace Hotel caters to varied stay requirements, said Ahmed Badawy, general manager. It offers an eclectic mix of world cuisine under one roof, serving delicacies from Japan, India, Middle East, and more.Hampton by Hilton to open in RiyadhLEADING hospitality chain Hilton Worldwide has signed a management agreement to open Hampton by Hilton Riyadh Olaya, marking the arrival of the group’s upper midscale brand to Saudi Arabia.The 154 guest-room hotel, which is owned by the FAS Hotels Group and will be operated by Hilton Worldwide, is expected to begin welcoming guests in early 2018.Hampton by Hilton Riydah Olaya will be located in the city’s commercial district, on Olaya Street and the intersection of Tahlia Street which runs parallel to the King Fahd Road. Travellers will benefit from a prime position for nearby corporate businesses, government offices as well as retail and restaurants.
Ritz-Cartlon unveils new brand logoTHE Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company has unveiled a newly designed brand logo and brand voice that will be implemented across all guest touch points over the next year. The move to clarify, simplify and amplify the luxury brand’s identity comes after a decade of brand evolution and has been created to purposefully maintain the iconic luxury hotel company’s position with a new generation of guests globally. This is the first time in the 32-year history of The Ritz-Carlton that any changes have been made to the revered lion and crown.
Aiana to manage five new resorts in IndiaQATAR’S Aiana Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement with Ferns Estates & Developers in India to manage and operate five new resorts in the south Indian state of Karnataka. With the announcement, Aiana Hotels & Resorts has now added seven properties to its fast growing portfolio.
Acico Hotels launches Nassima RoyalKUWAIT-based Acico Hotels recently announced the launch of its new luxury brand, Nassima Royal.Situated in the heart of Dubai, Nassima Royal Hotel is the flagship property of the hospitality group and the brand also covers Nassima Tower Hotel Apartments, offering 600 luxurious guest rooms, suites and luxury apartments in total.
IHG unveils 5,000th hotelINTERCONTINENTAL Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has unveiled the Hotel Indigo Lower East Side New York as its 5,000th hotel globally.The 5,000 hotels, in nearly 100 countries, include 75 hotels (20,300 rooms) in the Middle East region.Pascal Gauvin, COO for India, Middle East and Africa at IHG, said: 'In the Middle East, strategic growth has been significant in recent months, with openings including the new InterContinental Dubai Marina, Crowne Plaza Kuwait and Hotel Indigo signings. The boutique brand is set to make its debut with the openings of Hotel Indigo Dubai The Sustainable City in 2017 and Hotel Indigo Dubai Business Bay in 2018.'