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CYPRUS IHG DEBUTS HOTEL INDIGO IN LIMASSOL

IHG Hotels & Resorts has opened its first and only branded boutique hotel in Cyprus - Hotel Indigo Larnaca. Hotel Indigo Larnaca will operate under the international agreement between IHG, one of the largest hotel groups in the world, Sunnyseeker Hospitality which is the fastest growing hotel management company, and Quality Group, one of the largest companies of land development and investment on the island. The hotel also offers a rooftop pool and Kampana Pool Bar with views of the sea. The regionally inspired onsite restaurant, Avli, and the Oinotelia wine bar, are conveniently situated on the ground floor and are a destination for locals, tourists, and guests.

Rooms: 40 rooms Address: Adonidos, Street 6020, Cyprus ihg.com

LEBANON SUNSET HOSPITALITY GROUP OPENS FIRST AZURE BEACH RESORT IN BEIRUT

Sunset Hospitality Group is further expanding its portfolio in the region, with the introduction of its first operational outlet in Beirut, Lebanon named Azure Beach Resort. The resort will include elegant apartment options for short and long-stay guests, membership packages and benefits, large and children's pools, making it perfect for families.

Rooms: 57 stylish furnished apartments. Address: Azure Beach Resort Lebanon will be located just a few minutes away from Beirut downtown, making it the ideal destination for fun-filled daycations and the ultimate summer holiday treat. azure-beach.com

MOROCCO ROTANA MANAGES FIVESTAR PALMERAIE RESORT

Founded in 1993 on a 230-hectare site, Palmeraie Rotana Resort offers a Conference Centre, which can host up to 3,000 delegates. The project also brings 13 restaurants, in addition to a fully-fledged fitness center and Zen the Spa at Rotana.

The resort also has an 18-hole championship golf course spread among lagoons and palm trees, stretching over 120 acres, designed by famous golf course architect Robert Trent Jones, Sr.

Rooms: Palmeraie Rotana Resort consists of the 315-room five-star Hôtel du Golf Rotana, the Golf Club Rotana with 11 exclusive suites and the 314-key Palmeraie Palace, for which a full refurbishment is currently being planned. Address: Circuit de la Palmeraie BP 1488, Marrakesh 40000, Morocco rotana.com

OMAN SWISS-BELHOTEL INTERNATIONAL DEBUTS IN MUSCAT

Swiss-Belhotel Muscat is a contemporary three-star hotel. The dining facilities at the Swiss-Belhotel Muscat are designed to suit the lifestyle of today’s busy travelers. A boardroom is available for meetings and workshops, while visitors can also make use of coworking space which is ideal for nomadic workers.

Rooms: 128 Address: Located within a 10-minute radius of the Muscat International Airport, Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque and the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre. swiss-belhotel.com

UAE THE LUXURY COLLECTION DEBUTS IN ABU DHABI WITH AL WATHBA, A LUXURY COLLECTION DESERT RESORT & SPA

The Luxury Collection, part of Marriott International, Inc., has welcomed Al Wathba Desert Resort & Spa to its unique ensemble of hotels, marking the debut of the portfolio in the UAE capital. It joins The Luxury Collection brand’s rapidly growing portfolio in the UAE which includes iconic hotels such as: Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Dubai; Grosvenor House, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Dubai; and Ajman Saray, a Luxury Collection Resort, Ajman.

UAE RADISSON RED DUBAI OPENS NEW LONG STAY APARTMENTS

Radisson RED Dubai Silicon Oasis, located in Dubai’s first ever smart city project is now welcoming guests in its new long stay apartments.

The new apartments are available for long-term stays, stays as well as residential homes. Guests will also have access to all hotel facilities, including a 24-hour gym and a rooftop pool.

Rooms: the project has 59 long-term homes including studios, one bedroom and two bedroom apartments. The hotel, has 104 rooms. Address: Located at Dubai Digital Park

radissonhotels.com The spacious villas come with private private plunge pools and a patio that boasts unlimited views of the surrounding Arabian Desert.

Six dining venues and bars lend themselves to a range of unique epicurean experiences. Bait Al Hanine offers a generous menu, including a wide selection of Lebanese classics, for all-day dining. Al Mabeet features authentic Emirati cuisine in an understated desert setting. Hayaakom, a Bedouin inspired lounge, serves afternoon tea and sandwiches. Terra Secca is a trattoria-style, classic Italian restaurant that offers guests a theatrical view of the kitchen and chefs. Al Mesayan, an intimate rooftop bar, serves as an ideal spot for stargazing or dune watching, while Panache offers a relaxed pool respite.

The hotel’s spa is seen as the pinnacle of the entire hotel experience. With 11 treatment rooms, the spa also boasts relaxation areas, including a healing crystal salt sauna, traditional Turkish hammam, unique cryo experience, an open-air yoga pavilion, invigorating ice shower as well as steam rooms, plunge pools and snow caves.

Rooms: 103 guest rooms and villas.

Address: Al-Wathba South - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates marriott.com