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January 14, 2015

HMH - Hospitality Management Holdings Eyes Middle Ground

Luxury versus budget is a long-running debate among hotel investors. What provides higher and quicker return on investment - a 5-star or a mid-market hotel? Looking at the market conditions and demand in Dubai, the answer seems clear. Laurent A. Voivenel, CEO, HMH - Hospitality Management Holdings, said, "Budget hotels are the most profitable long-term investment. And now is the time to build these in Dubai. The market is ripe and is in urgent need of more budget rooms if it is to diversify its segments, attract the growing middle class travellers from emerging economies of Asia and Africa as well as cater to Dubai Expo 2020 visitors. It is an unprecedented opportunity that investors can capitalize on".

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 13, 2015

Myrla Alindayu Barnayha has been appointed as Revenue and Reservations Manager at Park Regis Kris Kin Hotel

Moving to Dubai in 2000, Myrla joined the Jumeirah Beach Hotel where she worked in reservations department as reservation executive and in Jumeirah Group – Central Reservation Office as customer sales before moving on to the Bab Al Shams Desert Resort as reservations group coordinator, with promotion after three years to assistant reservations manager.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Press Release Markets & Performance

January 7, 2015

HotStats MENA Chain Hotels Market Review – November 2014

Hotels in Dubai have reported weakening performance trends, as revenues per available room (RevPAR) declined by 6.6% to US$ 340.06 for the month of November compared to the same period last year, according to the latest HotStats data. The contraction in room revenues was due to a softening of occupancies which retracted by 1.1 percentage points to 86.7%, but led largely by a decline in average room rates (ARR) of 5.5% to US$ 392.37. The drop in room revenues also caused a decline in total revenues per available room (TRevPAR) by 2.3% to US$ 602.70, but was compensated in some part by an increase in food and beverage revenues that rose by 4.8% for the period. Profitability levels were under pressure as some key cost items such as payroll and sales and marketing inched higher for the period, causing gross operating profit per available room (GOPPAR) to contract by 4.3% to US$ 316.36.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 6, 2015

Mark Griffiths has been appointed as Senior VP Operations - Middle East & Africa at Kempinski Hotels

Kempinski Hotels has appointed Mark Griffiths as its senior vice president, regional operations for the Middle East & Africa, a role vacated by Bugra Berberoglu towards the end of last year.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 5, 2015

Antoine M. Lhuguenot has been appointed as General Manager at Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah Beach

Prior to moving to Dubai, Lhuguenot was general manager at Sofitel Plaza Hanoi in Vietnam. He has spent more than 25 years with Accor, and has held general manager roles at properties in Northern Ireland, the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

December 29, 2014

Brian D’ Souza has been appointed as Assistant Food and Beverage Manager at Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Dubai

Brian D’ Souza, the property’s new assistant food and beverage manager, is set to ensure that all short-term and long-term targets of F&B operations are met. In his newly assumed position, he will direct the department’s activities to boost revenue and profitability, and ensure that high quality products and service are delivered to guests. With seven years of experience in the hotel’s F&B field, he previously worked at Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort, where he served as room service captain and worked his way up to restaurant manager.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

December 29, 2014

Osman Nasir has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Dubai

With 16 years of hospitality sales experience, Osman Nasir will now be leading the sales and marketing department as director of sales and marketing. In his new position he will be aiming to set and achieve targets to maximise revenue, and will be directing corporate sales and marketing strategies. Further responsibilities include strengthening relationships with the property’s existing partners and generating business leads on a local and international scale.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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December 22, 2014

Mini Joshi has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Ramada Downtown Dubai

Josh brings 30 years of hospitality sales experience to her role. Previously, she was assistant deputy general manager and director of business development for Metropolitan Hotel Dubai, and also ran her own catering company.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

December 21, 2014

Balan Paravantavida has been appointed as Hotel Manager at JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai

Paravantavida joins with more than 30 years of hospitality experience in handling pre-openings, conversions and takeovers of Marriott International hotels in six countries, across three continents. He brings with him a strong operational background and experience in business, luxury convention and resort properties.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

December 19, 2014

Elie Milky has been promoted to Senior Director Business Development, Middle East & Africa at Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group

Elie MILKY ESSEC IMHI 2007 has been promoted to Senior Director Business Development MEA at Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group Dubai where he started four years ago as manager. Prior to that Elie worked 3 years with HVS MEA and before 3 years in Hotel Operations on the Room Division side.

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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December 17, 2014

Autograph Collection to Add Stunning New Dubai Property to its Collection

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – December 16, 2014 – Marriott International, Inc (NASDAQ:MAR) has just signed up Dubai's luxurious Habtoor Grand Beach Resort & Spa to its Autograph Collection. This represents the debut of the exclusive portfolio of the one-of-a-kind-hotels in the Middle East and Africa.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

December 15, 2014

Khalid Saeed has been named Hotel Manager at Habtoor Grand Beach Resort & Spa

Khalid has more than 15 years experience in the UAE’s hospitality industry, having spent his entire career with the Al Habtoor Group across its portfolio of properties.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

External Article

December 11, 2014

Rixos Hotels moves headquarters to Dubai | emirates247.com

Turkish hotel operator Rixos Hotels said it CEO Bugra Berberoglu has moved to Dubai also announced shifting its headquarters to the emirate. Dubai, hosting the World Expo in 2020, is setting the bar in hotel and tourism industry with consistent growth in room inventory every year, and exciting new F&B propositions and concepts, it said.

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates

December 4, 2014

Noel Attard has been appointed as CEO at Kempinski Trading

Kempinski Hotels announces the appointment of Noel Attard as CEO of Kempinski Trading JLT, based in Dubai, effective November 27, 2014. Kempinski Hotels’ Management Board have appointed Mr Attard, a long serving Kempinski General Manager whose deep operational and preopening knowledge, and strong financial background make him ideal to lead Kempinski Trading JLT. Attard joined Kempinski in 2001, originally as Financial Controller at the Kempinski Hotel San Lawrenz in Malta, and later as Executive Assistant Manager. He then transferred as Executive Assistant Manager to Kempinski Hotel Adriatic in Croatia to 2/3 support the hotel during its pre-opening phase, and in 2008 returned to Malta as General Manager.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Press Release Technology

November 28, 2014

Rotana introduces online check-in facilities and several tablet-delivered guest services.

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.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

November 27, 2014

Jean Pierre Simon - A Hotelier’s Story of the UAE

As the UAE gears up to celebrate its 43rd National Day on December 2, one of the biggest changes that the country has seen is in the hospitality industry. It has grown at an incredible pace. We speak to Jean Pierre Simon, Regional General Manager, Northern Emirates, Coral Hotels & Resorts, an Emirati group with a strong regional footprint, about his experience in the emirates and what holds him here

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

November 27, 2014

Burj Al Arab Jumeirah Unveils The Dream - a Video Marking its 15th Anniversary

As part of its 15th anniversary celebrations, Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, the world's most luxurious hotel, has launched The Dream - a powerful motion graphics video that takes the viewer on a journey starting from the vision, to the arrival, to the unveiling, to the heart and finally to the promise of more to come.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Press Release Food & Beverage

November 25, 2014

National Restaurant Association to discuss what's cooking in America’s kitchen at GRIF

The structural business dynamics of the North American restaurant industry are changing dramatically. In an era of diverse consumer preferences, increasing complexities in global supply-chains and more regulatory restrictions, restaurant operators across a variety of brands are struggling to stay current

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

November 25, 2014

Anthony McHale has been appointed as General Manager at Burj Al Arab Jumeirah

Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hotel company and a member of Dubai Holding, has appointed Anthony McHale as General Manager of Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, the world’s most luxurious hotel. Anthony McHale takes up the role as of 11th January 2015, joining Jumeirah Group after more than five years as General Manager of Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park in London. .

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

November 24, 2014

Sami Aawar has been appointed as Director of operations at Mövenpick Hotel Jumeirah Beach

Movenpick Hotel Jumeirah Beach, Dubai has appointed Sami Aawar as director of operations.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates