Press Releases

January 22, 2020

Millennium Hotels and Resorts partners with Hasaad Real Estate to operate Millennium Central Jeddah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Millennium Hotels & Resorts Middle East, the region's fastest-growing hotel management company, announced the signing of its first Millennium Central property in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in partnership with Hasaad Real Estate, on stage at the Saudi Arabia Hospitality Investment Conference (SHIC), held in Riyadh from 21-22 January, 2020.

January 22, 2020

Taiba inks deal with Hilton for DoubleTree Jeddah King Abdullah Square

Taiba Investments Co. (TDWL: 4090) today announced the signing of DoubleTree by Hilton Jeddah King Abdullah Square Hotel and Suites, marking its 1st hotel in Jeddah, the second largest city in Saudi Arabia.

January 21, 2020

Hilton Continues Its Strong Growth In Saudi Arabia With More Than 50 Hotels Open And In Its Pipeline Across The Country

With its rapidly developing pipeline in Saudi Arabia, Hilton (NYSE: HLT) expects to quadruple its portfolio in the Kingdom throughout the next five years to more than 50 hotels, with a total of 16,000 rooms open across the Kingdom.

January 21, 2020

Accor To Spearhead Lifestyle Hospitality Trend In Saudi Arabia With Dynamic Brands And New Experiences

Accor, a world-leading augmented hospitality group, will highlight its role as a pioneer of new lifestyle experiences in Saudi Arabia at the second Saudi Arabian Hospitality Investment Conference (SHIC), which takes place this week (January 21-22) in Riyadh.

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January 20, 2020

IHG to open office in Riyadh

IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world's leading hotel companies, has announced plans to open an office in Riyadh in March 2020. The news comes as IHG continues to expand its portfolio in the Kingdom in response to Vision 2030 and the opportunities it presents to the tourism and hospitality sector. The new office will also drive the performance of IHG's existing estate further in the country and simultaneously support the expanding portfolio, as well as the company's ambition towards leading Saudization efforts in the industry.

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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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January 13, 2020

STR: Preliminary December Data For Abu Dhabi Hotels

STR's preliminary December 2019 data for Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, indicates strong room rates despite weakened demand.

CoStar

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

December 24, 2019

Millennium Hotels and Resorts reveals plans to grow its Saudi Arabia footprint to 25 hotels by 2025

Millennium Hotels & Resorts MEA, the region's fastest-growing hotel management company, has revealed ambitious development plans for Saudi Arabia with a goal of operating 25 hotels kingdom-wide by 2025.

Millennium

Press Release

December 19, 2019

New active members to the family of Les Clefs dÓr UAE!

Ramachandra Chimata , Concierge Supervisor, JW Marriott Marquis , Dubai & Kumar Murughia , Chief Concierge, Lapita, Dubai Parks and Resorts, received the prestigious international Les Clefs d'Or recognition in a pinning ceremony that took place at Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Waterfront on December 17th.

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Press Release Markets & Performance

December 12, 2019

STR: Preliminary November data for Dubai hotels

STR's preliminary November 2019 data for Dubai, United Arab Emirates, indicates strong demand but declining rates.Based on daily data from November, Dubai reported the following in year-over-year comparisons:

CoStar

November 28, 2019

DAMAC To develop AYKON Hotels through Acquisition of Italian Fashion Brand Roberto Cavalli

Chairman of Dubai based DAMAC Properties, Hussain Sajwani, through his private investment company, Vision Investments, has bought the Italian fashion group Roberto Cavalli

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Press Release Human Resources

November 15, 2019

Kempinski Hotels clarifies working conditions at Marsa Malaz Kempinski The Pearl - Doha

Kempinski Hotels learned the decision of FC Liverpool not to stay at Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl - Doha based on a coverage published in The Guardian back on 29 October 2018 and wishes to bring clarification on employees working conditions at Marsa Malaz Kempinski The Pearl - Doha.

Kempinski

Doha, Qatar

Press Release Technology

November 13, 2019

Experts at HITEC Dubai Reveal How AI and Robotics are Transforming the Hospitality Business

Artificial Intelligence and Robotics topped the agenda at HITEC Dubai 2019, the Middle East's largest hospitality technology show for hotels, organised by Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) and Naseba, and endorsed by Dubai Tourism.

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November 12, 2019

HITEC Dubai 2019 Opens with a Focus on Future

HITEC Dubai 2019, the Middle East's largest hospitality technology show for hotels, organised by Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) and Naseba, and endorsed by Dubai Tourism, opened today with a focus on future.

Press Release Sustainability

November 7, 2019

HFTP and Shiji Group to Unveil a Compelling Global Campaign at HITEC Dubai Focused on the Guest Experience

Technology is rapidly changing the hospitality industry, but all technology must ultimately be focused on a simple aim: Enhancing the guest experience. Recent studies indicate that by 2020 customer experience will overtake price and product as the key brand differentiator 一 and forward-thinking hotels are taking notice.

Press Release General Management

November 6, 2019

Kerten Hospitality brings ‘Talent Tank’ to the Middle East

Specialist mixed-use operator Kerten Hospitality - known for challenging the industry with new concepts that combine innovative spaces for working, living and socialising - is expanding its Talent Tank Internship Programme to the Middle East as it prepares to open its first hotel in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Kerten Hospitality

Press Release Technology

November 4, 2019

HITEC 2019 to Showcase the Latest Innovations in Intelligent Hotel Room Solutions

What will the hotel room look like in the future? Those wanting to know the answer must attend HITEC Dubai 2019, the Middle East's largest hospitality technology show for hotels organised by Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) and Naseba, and endorsed by Dubai Tourism. The mega event will be held on November 12 and 13 at the Festival Arena by Intercontinental at Dubai Festival City.

Press Release Sales & Marketing

October 31, 2019

HITEC Dubai 2019 to Bring Together World’s Leading Technology Solution Providers for Hospitality Industry

HITEC Dubai 2019, the Middle East's largest hospitality technology show for hotels organised by Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) and Naseba, and endorsed by Dubai Tourism, will bring together over 2000+ Hospitality professionals, 100+ exhibitors and 30+ leading thought leaders from across the region. The mega event will be held this year on November 12 and 13 at the Festival Arena by Intercontinental at Dubai Festival City.