UAE

Garcia’s appointment forms part of JA Resorts & Hotels’ continued focus on thoughtful, people-driven leadership, recognizing that kitchen culture directly translates to guest satisfaction and repeat visitation.

The development timeline remains aligned with pre-pause schedules, demonstrating project resilience amid regional volatility.

The programme, if approved at the 13 April 2026 AGM, will be funded from existing cash resources and ongoing free cash flow generation.

Upon his appointment, Roydhouse said, “I am honoured to join InterContinental The Red Sea Resort at such an exciting time for the destination,”

Flights scheduled to depart from Doha between March 13, and March 16 will connect Hamad International Airport to destinations across Asia, Europe, Africa and the Americas.

As for the strategies ensuring guest loyalty and operational resilience during disruptions, Michel Sursock, General Manager of Royal Tulip Muscat, said the hotel has been working closely with diplomatic missions to manage the influx.

With this, international partners across construction, design, operations and luxury branding will find extensive collaboration opportunities across the 151-property pipeline.

Despite challenges, January 2026 showed encouraging signs with African airlines recording 11.7% year-on-year passenger demand increase and cargo demand surging 18.2%, fastest growth of any region globally.

Today, the brand operates through three concepts: Crafted Connections, Purposeful Gatherings and Blended Travel. At Al Jubail, these principles shape every operation.