Middle East
IHG’s voco makes its way to the Middle East
IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) has opened voco Dubai on the famed Sheikh Zayed road, marking the brand’s inaugural property in the Middle East.
A hotel GM’s take on fashion, culture and hands-on leadership
Hospitality veteran Tim Quarm explains what’s it like in Dubai, what hoteliers can learn from fashion, and managing two hotels at the same time.
Pre-opening tactics: Why 67% of hotels in the Middle East are delayed
Drees & Sommer has revealed that new hotel openings are delayed due to poor communication, contractor time pressures and delayed sub-contractor activities.
Lights out: Studio M Arabian Plaza switches off electricity for Earth Hour
Studio M Arabian Plaza Hotel & Hotel Apartments, announced its successful participation in Earth Hour -- the world’s largest grassroots environmental action event.
Saudi Arabia to slash water usage by 43% in next decade
Saudi Arabia, one of the world’s driest countries, has announced a national program for rationalising water consumption in the Kingdom.
Hot hotel openings: Radisson Collection debuts in the French capital
This week in the world of hotels, we’re looking at the latest openings from Radisson Collection, Four Seasons, Mandarin Oriental and Shaza Hotels.
Etihad Airways to use AI, cloud tech for airport check-in
Voice activated self-service kiosk, bag drop and boarding gate facility are some of the new improvements that Etihad Airways will implement to augment airport experience.
CONNECT: World’s fastest-growing domestic aviation market to triple in 20 years
More than 30 airlines have confirmed their participation at the inaugural CONNECT Middle East, India & Africa, taking place at Dubai World Trade Centre.
“Time to grow”: S Hotels sets sight on midscale properties
Dubai-based hotel chain S Hotels International has confirmed its participation at the Arabian Travel Market 2019 and plans for global expansion.
Fattal Hotel Group enters Central London with Grange Hotels acquisition
Fattal Hotel Group, a hospitality company with a growing portfolio in Europe and Israel, has announced its debut in Central London with Grange Hotels.
“A pleasure to experience their mindset”: Mövenpick GM Jean-Pierre Trabut on Thai hospitality
Mövenpick Siam Hotel Na Jomtien Pattaya GM, Jean-Pierre Trabut, has bounced all around the world building his reputation as a driven and successful hospitality executive along the way.
Aviation round up: Turkish delight and confirmed rumours
This week’s aviation round up channels the spirit of spring and Easter with the ‘rebirth’ of a favourite livery for an iconic airline, the launch of a new cabin product and confirmation of those HKE acquisition rumours…
In the pink: Coral Beach and HMH show their support for breast cancer charity
Middle East based hoteliers HMH (Hospitality Management Holdings) property, the Coral Beach Resort Sharjah, has revealed the successful launch of the ninth annual Pink Caravan Ride, the “pan-UAE initiative” created to raise awareness of breast cancer in the region.
Finding the balance with Sabre APAC head of talent acquisition and culture
In a single minute, Sabre supports 5,235 online hotel room shoppers, brings in $454,000 from hotel and air bookings and
Hilton GM talks leadership, culture and traditions
We asked GM Jose Luis Ruiz Arroyo about leadership, upcoming attractions in Dubai, and his plans for Hilton Garden Inn Dubai Al Jadaf Culture Village.
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