Rotana reinforces its leading position in the Middle East and North Africa with a portfolio of over 65 properties by 2012.
SHUAA Capital Saudi Arabia and Rotana sign master agreement to develop 17 properties with 5000 rooms across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Jiwar Real Estate and Rotana announces the signing of the official management agreement for the milestone Rayhaan Al Marwa project in Makkah, Rotana’s first managed property in Saudi Arabia.
Rotana Hotels packed a total of 15 awards during the prestigious MENA awards and Business Traveller ME awards.
Gardenia Real Estate Investment and Rotana, the leading Hotel Management Company in the Middle East, announced the signing of a partnership agreement for the management of a 5 star Hotel in Homs, Syria.
Orascom, SHUAA and Rotana announced a Joint Venture, which will invest in developing and operating budget business hotels in Egypt to be exclusively managed by Rotana.
“National Investment Corporation” and “Rotana Hotels” announced the signing of an agreement for the management of a 600 room luxury property in Marina Abu Dhabi
Rotana announced its exciting new brand structure with two unique additional offerings within its portfolio, alcohol-free hotels & resorts (Rayhaan by Rotana ) and, all-suite properties (Arjaan by Rotana). The brand revitalization builds on the company’s strong foundations of enduring friendship and genuine dedication to serve, whilst making a promise for the future. A promise that time spent with Rotana will be “Treasured Time”.
Al Ain Rotana opens it’s expansion project adding 72 luxurious rooms, 12 suites and 2 new chalets further to the existing hotel.
2007
ALDAR Properties PJSC, Abu Dhabi’s largest integrated real estate company, signed agreements to develop four hotels which will be managed by Rotana Hotels in landmark collaboration between two of Abu Dhabi’s leading organizations.
“Malia”, the prominent Lebanese holding group and “Rotana Hotels” the leading Hotel Management Company in the Middle East, announced the signing of a partnership agreement for the management of a 5 star 205 roomed hotel in the city of Erbil, located in the Iraqi Kurdistan region.
Rotana Hotels packed a total of 16 awards during the prestigious What’s On awards, DEPA awards, MENA awards and Business Traveller ME awards.
Rotana Hotels management reached yet another milestone in its enviable history by winning the Middle East's Leading Hotel Brand at the 14th Annual World Travel Awards, the premier global awards event that promotes excellence in the travel and tourism industry.
Rotana Hotels opens it’s first 5 star property in Kuwait, Al Manshar Rotana Hotel
Rotana Hotels opens it's first 5 star property in Khartoum, Al Salam Rotana Hotel
Rotana Hotels opens it's first Resort in the UAE, Fujairah Rotana Resort & Spa
Rotana Hotels doubles the size of its' portfolio throughout the Middle East with 53 properties by 2010
Rotana Hotels opens it’s first 4 star property in Dubai, BurJuman Rotana
Rotana Hotels announced the publishing of its' Culinary Book, Volume One, which is an amalgam of stunning images of food and décor showcasing the company’s International signature.
Saadiyat Island – Island of Happiness – the signature residential and tourism destination just 500 metres offshore the United Arab Emirate’s capital city - is to get a luxury Rotana Resort. An agreement for the sale of 809,000 square feet of beach front was signed between Sheikh Sultan Bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) and its asset-management arm Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC) and Nasser Al Nowais, Chairman of Rotana Hotels.
Rotana Hotels announced the signing of a management agreement with Air Arabia for a 300-room hotel at Sharjah Airport under their innovative brand Centro by Rotana, offering affordable superior class accommodation and hospitality
Rotana Hotels announces their participation at the ITB in Berlin for the first time
2006
Rotana Hotels announced the expansion of its portfolio in the rapidly developing Khartoum with the signing of an agreement to manage its second property in Khartoum, Sudan.
Rotana Hotels massive expansion plan bringing its portfolio to 42 by 2008
Rotana Hotels gained 20th place in the prestigious Forbes Arabia Top 40 Arab Brands list.
Rotana Hotels announces its' first time participation at the World Travel Market to be held in London
Rotana Hotels announces the opening of their first, Zen the spa at Rotana, at the Grand Rotana Resort & Spa, Sharm El Sheikh.
Rotana Hotels enters in a Private Placement Transaction led by SHUAA Capital. The transaction attracted strategic regional institutional and individual investors for a 40% stake of the company comprising a capital increase and a partial sale by existing shareholders.
Rotana Hotels packed a total of 13 awards and 8 nominations during the prestigious What’s On awards, DEPA awards, MENA awards and Business Traveller ME awards.
Nasser Al Nowais, was presented the award of “The Region’s Most Innovative Hotel Brand” at the fourth edition of the Horeca Hospitality Awards 2006.
Rotana Hotels and Orascom for Hotels & Development announces their strategic alliance with the signing of a new management contract for The Cove Rotana Resort & Spa, Ras Al Khaimah
2005
Rotana Hotels launches their exciting new brand of hotels, Centro by Rotana, offering affordable superior class accommodation and hospitality. Centro was developed to meet the demands of the new generation of travellers, who seeks both finesse and functionality at reasonable rates
Rotana Hotels wins Best Hotel Brand at the GCC National Brands Excellence Awards gaining further recognition of their commitment to quality customer care.
Rotana Hotels opens its’ first 5 star Resort in Sharm El Sheikh, the Grand Rotana Resort & Spa.
Another milestone for Rotana Hotels at the World Travel Awards with the Beach Rotana Hotel & Towers winning the “Middle East Leading Conference Hotel”, Gefinor Rotana Hotel, winning “Lebanon’s Leading Hotel" and Sharjah Rotana Hotel, winner of the "Sharjah's Leading Hotel" category.
Rotana Hotels announced sales & marketing alliances with Thistle Hotels, Affinia Hospitality and First Hotels
Rotana Hotels announces the launch of their new Rotana Rewards Exclusive Programme, a new and unique Programme in the Hospitality Industry
2004
Rotana Hotels signs agreements to manage an additional three luxurious properties: A 440-room five star hotel in Abu Dhabi, a second 400-room luxurious resort on Jumeirah Beach, Dubai, and an all-suite hotel in the new downtown Beirut.
Rotana Hotels announces the signature of five new management agreements - one property in Doha, three in Dubai (including one resort on Jumeirah beach) and one in Kuwait - all scheduled to open throughout 2006.
Rotana Hotels announces the signing of a management agreement to operate ‘Rose Rotana Suites’, the tallest all suite-hotel in the world. Located on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai, the property will have 72 floors and will be 323 meters high. It is scheduled to open in mid 2006.
Selim El Zyr, President and CEO of Rotana Hotels, is awarded the prestigious ‘Middle East CEO of the Year 2004 Award’ by Datamatix.
Rotana Hotels signs an agreement to manage the ‘Fujairah Rotana Resort’ on the east coast of the UAE. Expanding the number of Rotana managed resorts in the Emirates to two and to five in total.
Selim El Zyr, President and CEO of Rotana Hotels, is presented the DEPA ‘Award for the Best Innovator for the year 2004 in the Middle East’.
Nasser Al Nowais, Chairman of Rotana Hotels, is presented the DEPA ‘Prestige Award for the Best Innovator for the Year 2004 in the Middle East’.
Rotana Hotels Management Corporation is awarded ‘Best Hotel Chain in the Middle East’ by ‘Al Iktissad Wal Aamal’.
Rotana Hotels signs agreements to manage an additional three luxurious properties: A 440-room five star hotel in Abu Dhabi, a second 400-room luxurious resort on Jumeirah Beach, Dubai, and an all-suite hotel in the new downtown Beirut.
2003
Rotana Hotels announce management agreements for two new properties in Beirut. The Hazmieh Rotana Hotel (150 rooms) opened in December 2003 and the Raouche Rotana Suites due to open in 2005.
Nasser Al Nowais, Chairman, wins the AWTTE award for being ‘The Pioneer in the Tourism Industry in the Arab World”.
Rotana wins the “International Award for Best Performance” from the Council of International Awards.
2002
Rotana signs a management agreement to operate the ‘Queen Center Rotana Suites’ marking the first presence of Rotana in Damascus, Syria.
Rotana Hotels' restaurants win eleven out of twenty-one of the What’s On Awards and Nominations presented to UAE restaurants. A first for any hotel management company operating in the Emirates
Rotana Hotels is awarded the ‘WTM 2002 Global Award’ in recognition for ‘Best Operation in the Middle East and for its contribution to Tourism in the region.
The Beach Rotana Hotel completes its US$68 Million expansion to become the largest property in Abu Dhabi with 558 rooms and suites. The property’s name changes to Beach Rotana Hotel and Towers.
Rotana Hotels wins the Superbrand award for “Excellence in Branding”.
Selim El Zyr, President and CEO, wins the Horeca award for “Outstanding Contribution to the Hospitality Industry”.
2001
Rotana employees number over 3,000
The total number of restaurants/dining venues at Rotana reaches 50 outlets with an additional 11 outlets to be opened mid 2002.
2000
Sees the opening of two Rotana resorts in Egypt, the Coral Beach Tiran in Sharm El Sheikh and the Coral Beach Al Arish.
Rotana Hotels’ portfolio increases to a total of 15 managed properties within the Middle East.
1996
Rimal Rotana Suites, opening of the first Rotana managed property in Dubai.
1993
Beach Rotana Hotel, the first of Rotana’s managed properties, a 254-room five star hotel opens in Abu Dhabi.
1992
Establishment of Rotana Hotels Management Corporation Limited.
