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Minor Hotels Appoints Tamer Khedr as Managing Director for Egypt to Lead Planned 50-property Expansion
24 June 2026🏨 Minor Hotels appoints Tamer Khedr as managing director for Egypt, leading expansion plans from within the country. Khedr, formerly CEO of DO Hotels, will report to Dubai. The role coincides with the launch of Anantara Somabay Resort and a strategic partnership with Sunrise Resorts, aiming to develop up to 50 hotels and cruises over 10 years. Egypt is a key market for Minor Hotels, reflecting its long-term commitment to the region.
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Dubai Holding expands European hospitality portfolio with acquisition in Mallorca
20 January 2026🏠 Dubai Holding has acquired the five-star Jumeirah Mallorca in Port de Sóller, Mallorca, Spain, from Deka Immobilien. This acquisition aligns with Dubai Holding’s strategy to invest in high-quality international assets, adding to their portfolio of 34 hotels, including 5 Jumeirah hotels in Europe. Jumeirah Mallorca, featuring 121 rooms with Mediterranean views, holds LEED Platinum certification. Dubai Holding, founded in 2004, operates globally across 30 countries with over AED 500 billion in assets.
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Grand Hôtel des Bains to undergo €200 million restoration
17 June 2025📍 Italy: In 2025, COIMA SGR acquired €54 million in debt for the Grand Hôtel des Bains in Lido di Venezia and plans to invest €200 million to restore it after 15 years of closure. Opened in 1900, the hotel inspired Thomas Mann’s “Death in Venice.” It closed in 2010 when Est Capital abandoned a luxury apartment project. COIMA and Eagle Hills, led by Mohamed Alabbar, will restore it into a modern luxury resort, engaging Venice’s authorities.
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Gordon Drake Appointed Chief Financial Officer for Kempinski Hotels
31 March 2025🏨 🏦 Switzerland, Geneva, March 31, 2025 – Kempinski Hotels introduces their new executive leadership team under CEO Barbara Muckermann. Gordon Drake, with over 30 years’ experience and previously CEO of The Doyle Collection, is appointed Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Stuart Dickie. Rasha Lababidi, former Senior Director of Marketing at Emaar, is named Chief Product Officer, a new position focused on product innovation and guest experience. Both appointments are part of Kempinski’s strategy for transformation and growth in the luxury…
