Rotana, says the innovation of customer driven smart technology is translating into a significant boost in business. Since launching the Rotana Mobile App two years ago, Rotana has posted a 20% increase in monthly mobile bookings, delivering a significant return on investment in developing the mobility platform.
Al-Hokair, a group with a long involvement in property ownership and a key player in the development of the hospitality sector in Saudi Arabia, has commissioned Swisscom Hospitality to serve all its properties with advanced Broadband Internet services. Al-Hokair's portfolio currently counts 31 hotels in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Dubai (UAE), which operate under a variety of brands including Hilton, Radisson Blu, Park Inn, MENA, Holiday Inn and Golden Tulip, in addition to several independent hotels.
Hold on to your departmental hats! A new mobile minibar solution is blowing onto the hotel scene that is radically changing the way hoteliers will be managing their in-room amenities forever. ABreez by Mobile Simple is a breath of fresh air for food-and-beverage managers looking to increase their bottom lines through more effective merchandising and control costs through more efficient posting processes . . . room attendants desiring a way to simplify daily tasks by making the mundane process of checking minibars and snack trays more fun . . . and owners begging for a new way to stop revenue losses, heighten inventory control, improve employee efficiency and stop guest complaints altogether.
Swiss-Belhotel Seef Bahrain is a 4-star international hotel providing superior quality and high standards of service and facilities, located in Bahrain's central business and commercial district and only a 20 minute drive from Bahrain International Airport. The hotel is in close proximity to both Seef and Bahrain City Centre Malls, two addresses recognized for being Bahrain's community landmarks and offering an exciting variety of entertainment and leisure activities.
TBOHolidays, one of the leading B2B online booking sites in the Middle East, has initiated two-way XML integration with eRevMax for smooth distribution connectivity to its growing client base.
Dubai based hotel chain, Auris Group has chosen Connect by eRevMax, a solution that will ensure real time two-way connectivity between the hotels and Online Travel Agencies, Metasearch Engines, Travel Agents and Corporate clients. Connect will effectively enable simultaneous bookings generated on all these channels directly to the individual hotels and update rates and rooms inventory automatically. This development comes at a time when the Auris Group is implementing a high level digital reputation and marketing strategy that will guarantee rate parity on all channels, market parity, digital visibility and availability. Connect will also reinforce visibility through multi-platform advertising on meta search engines which include Google Hotels, WeGo, Kayak, Trivago among others.
Swisscom Hospitality Services recently deployed the Radisson Blu Jeddah and the Radisson Blu Yanbu with modern, scalable data networks to provide guests staying at these 5-star properties with a differentiated, hassle-free Internet experience. The two installations mark Swisscom Hospitality's successful entry into the Saudi Arabian market while underpinning the strength of its partnership with The Rezidor Hotel Group across EMEA, and the Middle East in particular.
The exclusive 5-star Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah Beach Hotel is to install Quadriga's leading TV-based guest communications platform in all of its 438 guest rooms including 40 suites, replacing the existing IPTV solution. Quadriga, the leading global provider of guest-facing technology solutions for the hospitality industry, established a new subsidiary in Dubai in August to support the growing business needs of its customers. The deployment of Sensiq in the Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah Beach Hotel, along with signed agreements for a further 1,000+ rooms, solidifies Quadriga's position in the Middle East region.
Hoteliers around the world have planned luxury accommodations in the deep. A few modest underwater hotels already exist, but some of the most ambitious attempts may not make it past the blueprint stage. Dubai is arguably the luxury capital of the world, so it's hardly surprising that the United Arab Emirates wants to create the largest undersea hotel in the world.
Dubai unveiled its plans in 2012, and the above-water portion of the proposed Water Discus hotel looks like an opulent cluster of UFOs -- albeit with a sunbathing deck.
Jordan's four-star Amman Airport Hotel has selected Pegasus Connect+ Premium from Pegasus Solutions to attract more international traffic. The 304-room hotel is the only airport property for the recently expanded Queen Alia International Airport, a status that increases its opportunity to attract both corporate and leisure traffic through Pegasus' global sales and marketing support under the "UI" chain code.
Burj Al Arab, the World's Most Luxurious Hotel, introduced today bespoke 24-carat gold iPads for its in-house guests. The exclusive launch makes Burj Al Arabthe first hotel in the world to offer the Interactive Customer Experience (ICE) software available on the 24-carat gold iPads.
International Hotel Development (IHD) of Amman, Jordan has formed an agreement with Pegasus Solutions to establish an increased market presence in the Middle East. As a result, IHD has already started to sign up new hotel clients for Pegasus services.
A Finnish architecture firm that has developed a space-saving, energy-efficient concept of ‘floating hotels’ has had a successful meeting with Qatari authorities, reports Kim Eklund and Pekka Maki. Sigge Architects formed part of a 50-company Finnish business delegation that visited Qatar and the UAE, spearheaded by H.E. Jyrki Katainen, the Prime Minister of Finland.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced the beginning of a month-long relocation of its global headquarters from Stamford, CT to Dubai. From now until April 5th, Starwood President & CEO Frits van Paasschen and the company's top executives will conduct day-to-day business from Dubai, an increasingly important global destination and travel hub. Following the company's successful relocation to China in June 2011, this second leadership move reflects Starwood's innovative management approach to cultivating a more global culture by understanding, appreciating and leveraging different societal perspectives and approaches to business and hospitality.
PAR Springer-Miller Systems, Inc. (PSMS) --- a wholly-owned subsidiary of PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE:PAR) and the leading provider of guest-centric hospitality management systems announces FAMA Technologies as its exclusive distributor in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Hotel Technology Next Generation (HTNG) marks a major milestone in its growth next month, with its first-ever Members’ Meeting in the Middle East region. HTNG’s annual events in North America, Europe, and Asia are well known for drawing top-level speakers and attendees from the entire hotel technology community. The program scheduled for the Jumeirah Emirates Tower Hotel in Dubai on May 15-16 will continue this tradition. Special offers are available for non-members of HTNG interested in attending.
In conjunction with the launch of the new Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) website, the Dubai World Trade Centre Apartments has selected Xn globalRES from Xn Hotel Systems Limited as their preferred distribution and channel management solution for their online reservations. Offering comprehensive 2-way integration with protel PMS, the system provides next generation seamless connectivity to all 4 GDS', as well as a private label web booking engine and 2-way direct connects to major third party web sites.
It is one of the most recognized buildings in the world—even featured on the 100 dirham currency note in the UAE—and has earned an enviable reputation as the leading exhibition and event destination in the Middle East.
The recent opening of the Hotel Jumeirah Beach of protel`s long-standing customer Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts confirms the dedication and commitment with which Germany`s protel hotelsoftware GmbH continuously and successfully expands its business internationally. The Jumeirah Beach Hotel benefits from the wide range of products, which is perfectly aligned with the requirements of this hotel.
At Park Hyatt Jeddah, TAC has recently installed the Spa & Activity Software "Reservation Assistant" in Saudi Arabia for the first time and with this breaks the 50-countries-barriere. The software now takes care of optimized allocation of resources and increased efficiency in spas and wellness operations in 51 countries on all continents around the globe.