Rotana Highlights Its Expansion Plans At ATM 2021
Continuing the tradition for the 24th successive year, Rotana is showcasing its developing and dynamic portfolio of superlative hospitality offerings at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2021.
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Dubai Tourism Directive Mandates Hotels To Comply With Sustainability Requirements By July 1 Deadline
A directive from Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) mandates that all hotels comply with the Sustainability Requirements for Hotel Establishments by the deadline of July 1, 2021, as set by Dubai Sustainable Tourism (DST), an initiative to further enhance Dubai’s position as one of the world’s leading sustainable tourism destinations.
Kerten Hospitality expands portfolio with 2 new Cloud7 Glamping eco-resorts in the UAE
Aligned with Kerten Hospitality’s ethos to foster a sustainability-focused growth right at the heart of local communities in global destinations, curating a project with a purpose has been pivotal for the organisation’s portfolio diversification and entry into new markets, such as Ras Al Khaimah.
STR: Preliminary Dubai Hotel Data For April
Dubai's hotel industry reported its highest room rates in three months, according to preliminary April 2021 data from STR.
Homegrown UAE Hospitality Group JA Resorts & Hotels Celebrates 40 Years Of Success
JA Resorts & Hotels are proud to celebrate 40 years of operation in the United Arab Emirates this year, having first opened both the JA Hatta Fort Hotel in the Hajar Mountains and JA Beach Hotel at Jebel Ali Beach in 1981. 40 years later, the homegrown hospitality group has gone from strength to strength, now featuring 10 distinct properties across the UAE and Indian Ocean, in addition to a new youth-focused brand in China and a brand new property opened in March- JA Enchanted Waterfront Villas Seychelles.
Dubai, A Key Development Destination
While all of the Group's Dubai hotels are now open and have been granted the ALLSAFE certification, our development projects are growing to adapt and cater to the tourist potential within the region, which is becoming increasingly popular with travelers worldwide.
Entrepreneur 20X, HFTP’s Hospitality Technology Start-Up Pitch Competition Featured at HITEC Dubai
Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), producers of Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®), is currently accepting applications for participants, judges and mentors for Entrepreneur 20X (E20X) at HITEC Dubai. Those who wish to participate in the Middle East version of E20X can apply online; start-ups should apply by 15 May and mentors and volunteers should apply by 20 May. E20X Dubai will take place at 15:30 on Tuesday, 1 June, 2021 at the Dubai World Trade Centre during HITEC Dubai. Both events will be co-located with The Hotel Show, produced by dmg events.
Saudi Arabia Leads The World In Projected Hotel Supply Growth
Saudi Arabia shows 73,057 rooms across the three phases of the hotel pipeline, and the country's projected 67.1% increase in room supply over the next three years is the highest among the world's 50 most populated countries, according to STR's AM:PM platform.
Laurent A. Voivenel Says ‘Travel’ Is Everyone’s Number ‘One’ Wish At Global Hotel Data Conference By STR
Laurent A. Voivenel, Senior Vice President - Operations & Development, EMEA & India; Senior Vice President - Group Human Resources & Talent Development, Swiss-Belhotel International participated earlier this week in the Global Hotel Data Conference organised by STR.
Marriott International Signs Agreement with Al Saedan Group to Bring Three Hotels to Saudi Arabia
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) today announced it has signed an agreement with Al Saedan Group, a leading real estate company in the Middle East, to open three hotels across Saudi Arabia. The multi-project agreement includes the country and territory's first Renaissance Hotel, the world's largest Aloft Hotel and a Courtyard by Marriott in the Holy City of Makkah. All three properties are projected to open by 2025.
Jumeirah Group Honours Female Empowerment In Celebration Of International Women’s Day 2021
In honour of International Women's Day (IWD) 2021 last week, Jumeirah Group hosted a special lunch of thought-provoking discussions with some of the country's most aspirational women.
The Hotel Show Dubai Returns For Its 21st Edition in 2021, Including HITEC Dubai
The Hotel Show Dubai is delighted to announce its return, live and in-person, from 31st May - 2nd June 2021 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Under this year's theme, 'Redefining Hospitality', The Hotel Show Dubai offers the industry professionals in the Middle East a powerful platform from which to source, connect and learn about critical topics over the course of three inspirational days.
STR: Preliminary Abu Dhabi Hotel Data For February
Lifted by IDEX, Abu Dhabi's hotel industry reported its best performance since the start of the pandemic, according to preliminary February 2021 data from STR.
New Career Opportunities For The Young Generation In Saudi Arabia
If you think of Saudi Arabia job opportunities, you would probably think of the oil industry. But that is changing as Saudi Arabia is putting a new focus on the tourism and hospitality industries and promoting careers within them.
RLA hailed for expertise on Kuwait development
Resources for Leisure Assets (RLA) was congratulated for its "high level of expertise" and "excellent professional approach" for the Messilah Beach leisure development in Kuwait.
STR: Preliminary January Data For Riyadh Hotels
Riyadh's hotel industry reported its highest overall performance since the start of the pandemic, according to preliminary January 2021 data from STR. Year-over-year declines remained significant.
STR: Preliminary December Data For Dubai Hotels
Dubai's hotel industry reported its highest performance levels since the start of the pandemic, according to preliminary December 2020 data from STR.
HSMAI Middle East Hosts Successful Hybrid ROC 2020
Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International Middle East (HSMAI) yesterday hosted its inaugural Revenue Optimization Conference (ROC) Middle East as a true hybrid event, focused on Staying Connected, Staying Informed and Staying Relevant amidst the global Covid-19 pandemic.Attended by a combination of 300 virtual and in-person guests at the InterContinental Dubai Festival City Hotel, the event was held in accordance with all required safety and social distancing measures in place. Opened by HSMAI Managing Director, Mona Faraj who handed over to HS MAI President & CEO, Bob Gilbert joining virtually from the US, thanks to the great technology of Maze FX .
Research Reveals UAE Residents Have Ambitious Travel Plans for 2021
UAE residents are already gearing up for a busy year of travel in 2021, according to new research conducted by Hilton in the UAE.
STR: Preliminary October data for Jeddah hotels
Jeddah's hotel industry reported mixed performance in comparison with recent months, according to preliminary October 2020 data from STR. Year-over-year declines in the key performance metrics remained significant when compared with October 2019: