Taj signs for fourth property in Dubai

The Indian Hotels Company has announced the signing of a new Taj hotel at the Deira Creek in Dubai in partnership with Ithra Dubai, a wholly owned subsidiary of Investment Corporation of Dubai.

Two new deputy chief executives appointed at Accor

Chris Cahill and Jean-Jacques Morin have been appointed as deputy chief executive officers of AccorHotels and their respective remits have been extended accordingly.

Phinda Homestead reopens at andBeyond Phinda Private Game Reserve

andBeyond Phinda Homestead, the sole-use safari villa at andBeyond Phinda Private Game Reserve in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal Province, has reopened following the complete rebuild of the lodge.

Accommodation upgrades for Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp

andBeyond has recently upgraded the twelve classic tents at its prestigious andBeyond Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp, situated on a private concession in the Masai Mara.

Africa Hotel Investment Forum reveals 2018 awards winners

Ahead of the Africa Hotel Investment Forum 2018, the event’s advisory board has named two individuals who will receive coveted Creating Impact Awards.

Sandals to remove single-use plastics by November

Sandals Resorts International has announced that all 19 Sandals and Beaches Resorts across seven Caribbean islands will eliminate the 21,490,800 single-use plastic straws and stirrers used across the resorts each year by November.

Yeung appointed director of strategic projects at Emaar Hospitality Group

Emaar Hospitality Group has announced the appointment of Alma Au Yeung as its corporate director, strategic projects and partnerships. In her new role, she will have overall charge in driving the group’s strategic partnership with Expo 2020 Dubai.