STR releases preliminary August 2016 data for Dubai
STR's preliminary August 2016 data for Dubai, United Arab Emirates, indicates mixed performance results.Based on daily data from August, Dubai reported the following in year-over-year comparisons:
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Millennium & Copthorne to manage Deyaar hotels
Three Dubai-based Deyaar properties, with a total of nearly 1,000 units, are to be managed by Millennium & Copthorne. Dubai developer Deyaar will partner with hotel company Millennium & Copthorne to manage three hospitality projects; the Islamic hotel in Al Barsha, the Atria in Business Bay and Montrose in Dubai Science Park, according to local media.
Alexandra Vasilopoulou has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Downtown
Alexandra Vasilopoulou has been appointed as the director of sales and marketing in the Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Downtown.
Robert El Khoury has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Ritz-Carlton DIFC
The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre has appointed Robert El Khoury as the property's director of sales & marketing.
Kamal Haider has been appointed as Director of Front Office at Amwaj Rotana
Kamal is no stranger to the hospitality industry with over 19 years of experience under his belt, having worked in several Rotana properties in the past including Towers Rotana on Sheikh Zayed Road. Kamal similarly was part of the pre-opening team at The Westin in Cape Town, South Africa. “Rotana has helped me progress in my career and I look forward to the new challenge that awaits me at Amwaj Rotana, one of our key properties in Dubai”, he shares.
Martina Hauri has been appointed as Director of Human Resources at Amwaj Rotana
Amwaj Rotana, located along Jumeirah Beach Residence in new Dubai, has appointed three new department heads, the first of whom is Martina Hauri as Director of Human Resources. Hailing from Australia, Martina has been with the Rotana group for two years as Director of Human Resources in Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana. Commenting on her appointment, Martina says “ I look forward to a bringing forth my experience with Rotana to a different city in the UAE.”
Carl Chapman has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage at DUKES Hotel, Dubai
Dubai-based luxury property developer and holding company Seven Tides has announced the latest addition to the executive team for its under-development DUKES Dubai hotel and residences on Palm Jumeirah, with the appointment of Carl Chapman as Food & Beverage Director.
Nakheel to partner with Hilton Worldwide for new hotel at Dubai’s Jumeirah Village
Dubai master developer Nakheel today signed a Letter of Intent with Hilton Worldwide to manage a new, 256-room hotel at Jumeirah Village Triangle.
Craig Bruce has been appointed as General Manager at Yas Island Rotana & Centro Yas Island
Rotana Hotel management has appointed Craig Bruce as the new general manager of Yas Island Rotana and Centro Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, according to a press statement.
Intra-regional travel – the top vacation choice for MENA residents during Eid Al Fitr 2016, reveals trivago
Residents in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region preferred to celebrate Eid Al Fitr closer to home this year, confirms data released by trivago, the world's largest hotel search that compares rates from more than 1 million hotels on more than 250 booking sites.
Ayman Ashor has been appointed as General Manager at Arjaan by Rotana Dubai Media City
Ashor brings with him more than 20 years of experience, after working for international chains in Egypt, the Netherlands and Germany.
Rezidor announces three new hotels in the UAE strengthening its footprint in the region
Rezidor, one of the most dynamic hotel companies worldwide and part of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, announces the signing of three new properties in the UAE: the Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Waterfront and the Park Inn by Radisson Resort Ras Al Khaimah Marjan Island will already welcome the first guests in Q2-2017. The Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Canal View will open its doors in Q1-2018.
Anil Mehta has been appointed as Director of Revenue at Novotel & Adagio Abu Dhabi
Four-star complex Novotel & Adagio Abu Dhabi Al Bustan has added to its team with the appointment of Anil Mehta as the director of revenue.
Internet Moguls gets the Digital Mandate for Ramee Group of Hotels
Internet Moguls, a 360-degree strategic digital solutions company has been announced as an official Digital Marketing Agency for Ramee Group of Hotels. Presently, the Ramee Group operates 42 hotels, resorts and apartments in India, UAE, Oman and Bahrain. Internet Moguls, on the other hand, is the digital marketing agency for the hospitality industry and helps its clients to drive its revenues through digital techniques. As an official digital marketing agency, Internet Moguls will handle all the digital services that includes Website Designing & Development, Search Engine Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Marketing, Online Reputation Management to Email Marketing and much more. Moreover, it will also take 'digital hospitality' training classes to impart digital marketing knowledge to its hotel partner.
A New Hotel In Dubai Will Feature An Artificial Rainforest And Robotic Hosts | huffingtonpost.com
Watch out Rainforest Cafe; there’s a new jungle in town.
The upcoming Rosemont Five Star Hotel & Residences in Dubai will feature the Middle East’s first rainforest. Designed by ZAS Architects, the hotel will house 450 hotel rooms and 280 residential suites, offering unique amenities including a manmade beach, aquarium, infinity pool and trampoline park. But those aren’t the only factors separating this hotel from the rest.
Sayed Tayoun has been appointed as Area Director of Sales & Marketing at InterContinental Hotels Dubai Festival City
Prior to this new Dubai position, Tayoun lead the sales and marketing team at IHG’s Abu Dhabi cluster, based at the Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi Yas Island.
Anand Kumar has been appointed as Spa Manager at Marriott Hotel Al Jaddaf, Dubai
Dr Anand Kumar has joined Marriott Hotel Al Jaddaf, Dubai, as the spa manager for the property’s Saray Spa and Health Club.
Gemstone Real Estate Development selects Kempinski Residences SA to operate its prestigious Business Bay Tower
Gemstone Real Estate Development (Gemstone), announced today the signing of a strategic partnership with Kempinski Residences S.A. (Kempinski) to manage and operate its new project: Kempinski Residences Business Bay.
Dusit and ACES Development to open DusitPrincess ACES in Middle East
Dusit Hotels and Resorts recently signed a Management Agreement with ACES Property Development to operate DusitPrincess ACES Dubai, a new hotel apartment project within Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates. This will be Dusit Hotels and Resorts' sixth property in the Middle East.
STR releases preliminary July 2016 data for Abu Dhabi
LONDON -- STR's preliminary July 2016 data for Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, indicates occupancy growth and lower rates. Based on daily data from July, Abu Dhabi reported the following in year-over-year comparisons: