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KSA

THE LARGEST FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON OPENS IN MAKKAH Four Points by Sheraton announced the opening of Four Points by Sheraton Makkah Al Naseem in Saudi Arabia – the brand’s largest property globally. Number of rooms 1,200 four-points.marriott.com

UAE

GHM OPENS HERITAGE RESORT AL BAIT SHARJAH Following the Chedi Muscat, General Hotel Management Ltd has debuted Al Bait Sharjah. The resort is constructed from vintage homes that once belonged to noted Emirati families. Number of rooms 53 ghmhotels.com

LEBANON

FIVE-STAR MAXIMUS HOTEL IS WELCOMING GUESTS IN BYBLOS The hotel located in Blat, Byblos area, is owned by Joseph Abi Ghosn, a Lebanese entrepreneur. The property has a rooftop restaurant called ‘Le Gastronome’. Number of rooms 38 maximushotel.com HILTON DEBUTS HAMPTON BY HILTON IN THE MIDDLE EAST Hampton by Hilton Dubai Airport marks the largest property in Hampton’s global portfolio. Number of rooms 420 hilton.com

QATAR

MINOR HOTELS EXPAND THEIR FOOTPRINT IN QATAR The Tivoli brand is expanding its presence in Qatar with Souq Al Wakra Hotel Qatar by Tivoli, its new 5-star property in Doha. The project is composed of heritage houses. Number of rooms 101 minorhotels.com BARCELÒ HOTEL GROUP LAUNCHES ITS THIRD PROPERTY IN THE UAE The Spanish hospitality holding Barcelò Hotel Group debuts its newest project Occidental IMPZ Dubai, Conference and Events Centre. Number of rooms 239 barcelo.com