Across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, Kerten Hospitality creates and operates hospitality destinations spanning hotels, residences, restaurants, beach clubs, and working hubs. No two are the same, but all are rooted in culture, collaboration, and a strong sense of place.
We were founded on the idea that destinations should go beyond function. They should carry meaning, reflect where they belong, and stay with you long after you leave.
We develop and operate a family of bespoke hospitality brands.
We develop and operate
a family of bespoke hospitality brands.
Kerten Hospitality was founded on the idea that destinations should go beyond function. They should carry meaning, reflect where they belong, and stay with you long after you leave.
Across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, we create and operate hospitality destinations spanning hotels, residences, restaurants, beach clubs, and workspaces. No two are the same, but all are rooted in culture, collaboration, and a strong sense of place.
Announcements
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Ayla Oasis Development in Jordan
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Ayla Oasis is a game-changing waterfront development situated along Jordan’s Red Sea coast, a trend-setting ‘bleisure’ destination. -
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Cloud 7 Resort Sahl Hasheeh
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Cloud 7 Resort Sahl Hasheeh is a unique getaway situated in the prestigious Sahl Hasheesh area on Egypt’s Red Sea coast. -
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Cloud 7 Hotel Dersa Tetuàn
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Cloud 7 Hotel Dersa Tetuàn is a distinguished project set in an architectural landmark in Tetouan’s Spanish-era district. -
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Ray Hotel by Cloud 7
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Ray Hotel by Cloud 7 is a reimagined hospitality landmark in the coastal city of Mangaf in Kuwait. -
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Creating Destinations in Saudi
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Our destinations in Saudi Arabia cater for all the needs of short and long stay travelers for both leisure and business. -
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Hospitality Partners of Tatweer Misr
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Kerten Hospitality are the hospitality partners of Tatweer Misr set to manage eight hotels and residences in the upscale and trendy destination. -
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Our Unique Project in Georgia
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Four unique destinations have the purpose to grow strong collaborations and connect to the Neighbourhoods in each location. -
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The House Hotel and Residence Al Qaraa
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The House Hotel and Residence Al Qaraa reflects an understated contemporary lux and creates a unique experience. -
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Cloud 7 Al Murjan Island Resort
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Cloud 7 Al Murjan Island Resort, in Dammam, is a bold new addition to Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province waterfront -
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Casadora Resort by Cloud 7 Hotels
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Located in El Jadida, Casadora Resort by Cloud 7 Hotels brings together a lifestyle hotel, branded ryad-style residences. -
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Rifugio Colere 1600 by Cloud 7
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Colere 1600 by Cloud 7 Hotels will bring a new kind of hospitality to the Italian Alps. -
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The House Residence Azure Zanzibar
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The House Residence Azure Zanzibar is a luxury mixed-use beachfront development spanning 60,000 SQM.
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Featured Properties
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Rifugio Colere 1600 by Cloud 7 Hotels
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Escape to the heart of the breathtaking Presolana at Rifugio Colere 1600 by Cloud 7 Hotels, your laid-back destination just outside Bergamo, where adventure meets relaxation. -
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Dar Tantora The House Hotel
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Nestled at a crossroads of civilizations, AlUla isn’t just a location – it’s the cradle of narratives that span millennia. Dar Tantora The House Hotel lets you become a part of that story. -
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Cloud 7 Residence AlUla
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The region’s newest destination for short and long visits to stay in affordable modern lodges whilst exploring the wonders of AlUla. -
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Cloud 7 Hotel Roma
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The most innovative community-centric project coming to the capital of Italy to provide authentic Roman lifestyle. -
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Cloud 7 Residence Ayla Aqaba
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Located inside the trendsetting Marina Village in the heart of the creative hub of Aqaba’s Ayla Oasis community. -
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The House Hotel Al Khiran
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Lifestyle boutique hotel in Al Khiran bringing the life of the sea into the heart of the desert at Sabah Al-Ahmad Sea City in Kuwait. -
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Stayso The House Hotel
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A unique accommodation experience for those who wish to start the day with the peaceful view of the Golden Horn. -
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Ray Hotel by Cloud 7
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Ray Hotel by Cloud 7 is a reimagined hospitality landmark in the coastal city of Mangaf in Kuwait.
Services we offer
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We take care of everything, from shaping the concept alongside you, to hiring the right people, working with your designers and project managers, and running the day-to-day with the same care you would. Whether it's a hotel, residence, serviced offices, or dining outlet, standalone or part of a mixed-use development, our brands operate on guidelines rather than rigid standards, giving every project the flexibility it needs to truly thrive.
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Whether you're an experienced operator or stepping into hospitality for the first time, we'll find the right way to work together. We're selective about the brands we put our name to, but when the fit is right, we bring the full weight of our expertise, our network, and our people to make sure your project reaches its full potential.
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You want to own your project fully one day, and we'll help you get there. We step in during the early stages, work closely alongside your team, and gradually hand over the reins as your confidence and capability grow. Some operators choose to keep us involved in certain functions long-term, and that works too. It's your project, built on your terms.
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Great destinations aren't built with bricks alone. They're built with the right mix of people, concepts, and energy. We curate spaces that act as catalysts, drawing in local communities and international travellers alike, and creating ecosystems where connection happens naturally. If you're building something that should feel alive, we'd love to be part of it.
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Think of us as an extension of your own team. We support the hospitality vision within your masterplan, help you build the right internal team, and bring in the connections and partners that turn a development into a true destination. The goal is always the same: to give your vision everything it needs to thrive.
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A branded residence is only as good as the life it offers. We work with developers to shape the guest experience from the ground up, consulting on design standards, operating the amenities, and managing the day-to-day so that residents feel the full benefit of the brand they chose to live within. For buyers, that means a home that is genuinely looked after. For developers, a product that commands the value it deserves.
Branded Residences
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Casadora Resort by Cloud 7 Hotel
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Your riad for life, from 4 weeks per year, in a private resort in Morocco. This is the new leisure real estate model, combining heritage and pleasure. -
CLOUD 7 RESORT SAHL HASHEEH
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Experience a unique getaway situated in the prestigious Sahl Hasheesh area on Egypt’s Red Sea coast. -
Cloud 7 Fouka Bay
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The Cloud 7 Hotel & Residence Ras El Hekma creates a unique setting and a sense of belonging to the local community in Fouka Bay.
Brands
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A restaurant concept centred on "live-fire" cooking, using fire, smoke, and wood to transform authentic ingredients.
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Contemporary living spaces that integrate cutting-edge technology and local influences for socially connected residents.
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A modern lifestyle brand for digital nomads and independent travellers, prioritising smart design, seamless technology, and a social atmosphere.
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Our dedicated ESG brand, focused on community upliftment and environmental sustainability.
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A dynamic culinary destination that houses multiple brands under one roof to support and guide emerging food entrepreneurs.
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A high-end brand for distinctive properties that reflect their local surroundings through character, history, and destination-focused interior design.
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Blends hotel-standard services with exceptional design for short or long-term stays, focusing on hassle-free living and connected communities.
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A dining experience built on the joy of shared plates, aimed at bringing people together through intertwining flavours and stories.
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A premium, handcrafted gelato brand designed as a franchise model to empower "foodpreneurs" and local talent.
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A dynamic beach club concept that blends entertainment, leisure, retail, and wellness into a seamless all-day experience.
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Flexible, serviced office solutions designed to transform underutilised spaces into collaborative business hubs for entrepreneurs.
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A contemporary design hotel concept focused on "affordable hospitality" and creating a social escape for modern interaction.
Brands
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A restaurant concept centred on "live-fire" cooking, using fire, smoke, and wood to transform authentic ingredients.
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Contemporary living spaces that integrate cutting-edge technology and local influences for socially connected residents.
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A modern lifestyle brand for digital nomads and independent travellers, prioritising smart design, seamless technology, and a social atmosphere.
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Our dedicated ESG brand, focused on community upliftment and environmental sustainability.
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A dynamic culinary destination that houses multiple brands under one roof to support and guide emerging food entrepreneurs.
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A high-end brand for distinctive properties that reflect their local surroundings through character, history, and destination-focused interior design.
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Blends hotel-standard services with exceptional design for short or long-term stays, focusing on hassle-free living and connected communities.
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A dining experience built on the joy of shared plates, aimed at bringing people together through intertwining flavours and stories.
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A premium, handcrafted gelato brand designed as a franchise model to empower "foodpreneurs" and local talent.
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A dynamic beach club concept that blends entertainment, leisure, retail, and wellness into a seamless all-day experience.
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Flexible, serviced office solutions designed to transform underutilised spaces into collaborative business hubs for entrepreneurs.
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A contemporary design hotel concept focused on "affordable hospitality" and creating a social escape for modern interaction.
Destinations
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EGYPT
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FRANCE
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GEORGIA
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INDIA
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ITALY
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JORDAN
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KUWAIT
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MOROCCO
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SAUDI ARABIA
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TANZANIA
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TURKEY
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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Meet Our Team
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Marloes Knippenberg
CEO
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Mini Anziani
COO
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Antony Duocet
Chief Experience Officer
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Aman Malhotra
CFO
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Tara Marlow
Group General Counsel
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Rahmine Behnam
CDO
Our Impact
UBBU is Kerten Hospitality's Environmental, Social, Governance, Initiative that portrays a deep commitment to the environment, our people, and our communities.
With a focus on locality, UBBU integrates the local culture, businesses, artists, entrepreneurs in all projects, events, and lines of operations aiming to create a greater connection between guests and the local community.
The UBBU platform will be licensable to third parties in the hospitality industry.
Media
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Where We Are Going Today: Joontos Restaurant
While staying at Dar Tantora: The House Hotel in AlUla recently, I kept coming back for seconds at the establishment’s restaurant, Joontos.
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Oman is the region’s most culturally grounded destination
Speaking to the Observer, Antony Doucet, Chef Experience Officer, Kerten Hospitality, Said, Oman has the core ingredients.
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Preserving the Soul of Place: Inside Dar Tantora with Marloes Knippenberg
In an era where luxury travel increasingly values meaning over material excess, few properties embody this shift better than Dar Tantora The House Hotel.
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Top 100 Travel and Tourism Leaders 2025
Despite ongoing challenges in the Middle East, the region remains a hotspot and a key global tourism hub, driven by diverse attractions across the GCC
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Purpose, people and place will shape the next decade in hospitality
Marloes Knippenberg’s 8 trend predictions that will impact hospitality more than ever before.
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Marloes Knippenberg on Executive Power List 2026
35 of the most powerful hotel leaders in the region in hospitality, progress rarely arrives with noise. it moves through decisions conversations and moments of conviction that quietly set everything else in motion.
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Intentional Hybridity: Designing with Passion
Drawing on Kerten Hospitality’s methodology and case studies, Marloes Knippenberg shows how purpose led frameworks, deep local engagement, and embedded ESG can create scalable projects.
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Starhotels has acquired the Hermitage Hotel & Resort in Italy
Italian owner-operator Starhotels has acquired its first resort property in the Hermitage Hotel & Resort in Forte dei Marmi, Italy, from the Maschietto family office
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Zanzibar’s Tourism Minister on its vision for growth, GCC visitors and eco-tourism
Minister Mudrick Ramadhan Soragha shares Zanzibar’s high-value, low-impact tourism vision, highlighting Gulf partnerships, rising GCC visitors and cultural preservation.
