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Gulf Hotels revenue rises 26%

The Kingdom's leading hospitality group, Gulf Hotels Group, yesterday said its gross operating revenue rose to BD20.930 million for the first nine months of the year from BD16.509 million in 2007, up by 26.78 per cent. Bahrain Tribune - 16Oct 06:38GMT
Saudi SCTA to supervise tour and travel agencies

The Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) announced Wednesday that it was inviting applications for new or renewal of licenses from the country's existing tour and travel agencies. The Saudi Gazette - 16Oct 06:11GMT
Rotana to build 500-room budget hotel in Dubai World Central

The first budget business hotel in Dubai World Central will be constructed at a cost of Dh500 million starting early next year, according to officials. Gulf News - 16Oct 05:37GMT
Shaza Hotels Signs MoU with Aristocrat Star Investments

Regional hospitality brand Shaza Hotels announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with UAE developer Aristocrat Star Investments to manage a Shaza Hotel in its flagship Royal Estates development. Press Release - 15Oct 09:14GMT
New identity for Mutrah Hotel

Mutrah Hotel, the first hotel in Oman, is all set to have a new identity under the new management with the launch of unique facilities and services. Oman Daily Observer - 15Oct 06:52GMT
Hospitality Management plans 4,000 additional rooms

Hospitality Management Holdings, the UAE-based hotel management company, has announced 35 new projects, across the Middle East and North, South and East Africa, which will bring 4,000 additional rooms to their portfolio. Gulf News - 15Oct 05:51GMT
Jumeirah Group sets sights on Scotland

Jumeirah, the Dubai-based luxury hotel group and operator of the world famous Burj Al Arab, unveils plans to operate a five-star super deluxe hotel in Glasgow, Scotland. Gulf News - 15Oct 05:10GMT
Ascott to manage Raffles residence in Bahrain

CapitaLand's wholly-owned serviced residence unit, The Ascott Group (Ascott), has been awarded a contract by Raffles City Bahrain Fund to manage a 200-unit serviced residence in Manama. Bahrain Tribune - 14Oct 06:10GMT
Bahrain: BD27m Marriott project to open doors for biz

The BD27 million Marriott Executive Apartments project in Juffair is ready for service and is expected to open doors for business early December, a senior official at the property said. Bahrain Tribune - 14Oct 06:08GMT
Mutrah Hotel, the first in Oman, gets a new identity

Mutrah Hotel, the first hotel in Oman, is all set to have a new identity under a new management with the launch of unique facilities and services. Times of Oman - 14Oct 06:05GMT

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