Radisson Blu and BNW Developments Sign Hotel and Residences at RAK Central, Opening 2029
January 20, 2026
Radisson Hotel Group, in partnership with BNW Developments, has announced
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Radisson Hotel Group, in partnership with BNW Developments, has announced
Red Sea Global’s AMAALA Triple Bay introduces a new proposition
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As part of Experiential Planner’s Vision Bahrain research, we spoke with Tamer Farouk, General Manager of Hilton Bahrain, to understand why the Kingdom continues to resonate strongly with meetings and incentive planners. From effortless logistics to deeply human cultural encounters, Hilton Bahrain offers a perspective on the destination that is defined by accessibility, warmth and the ability to deliver high-impact programmes without unnecessary complexity.
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Bahrain does not suffer from a capability problem.It suffers from
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