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September 22, 2022

Hospitality’s highest flyers honoured at FHS Awards

The top players in the Middle East and Africa’s hospitality sector were honoured at the Future Hospitality Summit Awards today in the presence of Founding Patron of the Arabian Hospitality Investment Conference (AHIC), His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports and Chairman & Chief Executive of Emirates Airline & Group.

The Bench

Supplier News

September 2, 2022

Al Safir Hotel & Tower trusts RateTiger for Rate Parity and Revenue Management

Bahrain based Al Safir Hotel & Tower has found its perfect technology partner in RateTiger. The 4-star luxury property has been leveraging eRevMax solutions, including RateTiger Shopper for rate intelligence and managing price parity, Channel Manager for keeping rates and availability in sync across all sales channels as well as Booking Engine for keeping brand.com updated with real-time inventory and rates. Reservations from various sales channels get delivered directly into the hotel’s PMS through the 2-way connect, thus helping the hotel drive its online revenue strategies effectively.

eRevMax Ltd.

Manama, Bahrain

August 22, 2022

Hotel of the Month: InterContinental David Tel Aviv

In this series, we go behind the front desk to learn everything from the strangest room service requests to quirky fun facts to the most heartwarming reunions. We pick a new destination and hotel each month to give you the inside scoop.

IHG

Tel Aviv, Israel

July 8, 2022

Rotana's new F&B platform ‘Rotana at the Table'

Rotana has announced the launch of an interactive food & beverage (F&B) platform ‘Rotana at the Table’. The platform was recently introduced on Instagram and shares original content to celebrate the F&B industry.

Rotana

Ministry of Tourism of Saudi Arabia

June 8, 2022

Saudi Arabia Launches One Of The World's Biggest Investments In Next Generation Of Tourism Professionals

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Tourism has today launched a new program to equip 100,000 young Saudis with the key hospitality skills needed to pursue careers in the Kingdom's flourishing tourism industry.

June 8, 2022

Turning Point for Tourism: UNWTO Executive Council Looks Beyond Recovery

Held for the first time in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the 116th session was the largest meeting of the Executive Council since the start of the pandemic, with more than 200 participants and 32 countries represented. Members noted that the meeting came at a pivotal point for the sector as it learns from the lessons of the pandemic while at the same time looking ahead to a more sustainable, inclusive and resilient future.

UN Tourism

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Opinion Article

May 23, 2022

“Authentic” Destinations: The Key to Unlocking the Travel and Hospitality Industries’ Recovery

In the lead up to the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Saudi Arabia, we asked a number of industry partners how they see the future of hospitality in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

By Jerry Inzerillo, Group CEO, Diriyah Gate Development Authority, The Bench

Opinion Article

May 19, 2022

Tourism in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – Untapped Potential

In the lead up to the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Saudi Arabia, we asked a number of industry partners how they see the future of hospitality in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

By John Pagano, Group CEO, The Red Sea Development Company & AMAALA, The Bench

March 22, 2022

The Future Hospitality Summit Returns to Saudi Arabia

Following the success of the inaugural Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) in October 2020 with Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism and the G20 Secretariat, the event will return in a new format for its second edition on 24-25 May 2022 at the Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel.

The Bench

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Supplier News

March 16, 2022

dailypoint welcomes new client Media One Hotel in Dubai

Media One Hotel, the stylish lifestyle hotel in the heart of Dubai Media City is a new customer of dailypoint™, the top Data Management and CRM platform for demanding individual hotels and hotel groups.

dailypoint

March 7, 2022

Introducing TROJENA... the global destination for mountain tourism in NEOM

TROJENA features a unique and innovative architecture, unlike any other in the world, where the captivating landscapes of NEOM mountains coexist in harmony with the tourist sites developed within them, offering a new and unprecedented tourism experience that reflects the future of living, working and entertainment in NEOM.

NEOM

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Supplier News

January 31, 2022

Thynk.Cloud Partners With Ishraq Hospitality

Thynk.Cloud has announced its first partnership in the Middle East with Ishraq Hospitality. The partnership will enable the hospitality group’s sales organization to further enhance the way they manage their B2B business relationships and maximize their sales productivity and efficiency.

Thynk

January 25, 2022

Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) Unveils Ultra-luxury Hospitality Brand ‘Boutique Group’

His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Council for Economic and Development Affairs, and Chairman of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), announced today the launch of ‘Boutique Group’, a new hospitality brand that will manage and convert a collection of iconic historic and cultural palaces in Saudi Arabia into ultra-luxury boutique hotels. The company will revive the vibrant heritage and culture of Saudi Arabia to create a new and unique hospitality experience.

Boutique Group

November 22, 2021

Reflecting on The Past, Present and The Future with Rotana

As part of the UAE’s ‘Year of the 50th’ Golden Jubilee celebrations, Rotana is commemorating the founding of the nation by reflecting on its glorious past, acknowledging the present and symbolising its new vision for the future. On this remarkable occasion, and amongst other activities taking place across all our UAE properties, Rotana invites residents and visitors to participate in its ’50 giveaways’ competition between 22nd November and 5th December 2021, where participants can win 50 one-night stay giveaways.

Rotana

November 8, 2021

Dur Hospitality launches "Nur by Makarem", a 3-star Hotel Brand at WTM 2021

Seeking to redefine affordable hospitality in Saudi through home-grown brands, Dur Hospitality unveiled "Nur by Makarem”, its new 3-star hotels brand during its participation at the World Travel Market London as part of the Saudi Tourism Authority's pavilion.

Dur Hospitality Group

October 11, 2021

Les Clefs d’Or UAE hosts Educational Day 2021 themed ‘Be Vocal’

This year's most-awaited Educational Day of Les Clefs d'Or UAE with a theme "Be Vocal", was held at Infinity des Lumiéres, the ultimate immersive digital art experience in the Middle East, and the biggest digital art venue in the GCC region. As the regional epicentre of pioneering cultural expression, Infinity des Lumières provides infinite possibilities to be at the centre of art, fully immersed and connected to it.

Les Clefs d'Or

September 7, 2021

Looking forward to AHIC Dubai with Michael Levie & David Keen

Michael Levie and David Keen will be in conversation with Marloes Knippenberg (Chief Executive Officer, Kerten Hospitality) in a session entitled "How do we foster Transformation and Change in Hospitality". With the hospitality investment community coming together from across the Middle East & Africa region under one roof at AHIC, this year's programme will be a prime opportunity to spark conversations that bring real industry change as we rise together.

KUBE Ventures

May 10, 2021

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.

JA Resorts

March 29, 2021

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.

Swiss-Belhotel