Dubai’s hotel industry posted its highest September occupancy since 2016, according to preliminary data from CoStar. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information, and analytics in the property markets.
Today Knowland, the world’s leading provider of data-as-a-service insights on meetings and events for hospitality, announced the Crowne Plaza Dubai Marina Hotel selected the Knowland platform to gain access to insights into untapped industries and potential accounts, expand opportunities within the luxury hotel sector and empower sales teams to reallocate market share strategically.
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has welcomed Mohamad Haj Hassan as the newly appointed country director for Saudi Arabia. In this position, Hassan will spearhead the company's expansion strategy in the Kingdom and ensure top-notch operations across its hotels while collaborating closely with property owners.
Khalid Saeed has ascended from the position of hotel manager to general manager at Habtoor Grand Resort, Autograph Collection. In this enhanced capacity, Saeed will take the helm of the entire team, directing vital facets such as hotel administration, streamlining operations, amplifying productivity, pioneering innovative shifts, refining policies and procedures, enhancing both guest and associate experiences, and championing the Marriott spirit, among other responsibilities.
Nikki Beach Global ('Nikki Beach') the international luxury lifestyle and hospitality brand, announced today the upcoming opening of Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Ras Al Khaimah. Nikki Beach will be working with RAK Properties, Ras Al Khaimah's leading publicly listed property developer, to open a new branded resort at Mina Al Arab. Further details of the opening dates will be announced in due course.
Under the umbrella of the Gloria & Mourouj Gloria brand, Deira will soon welcome the Khalidia Palace Hotel. This Dubai-based establishment will boast exclusive restaurants, round-the-clock dining options, a sophisticated lobby lounge, and a relaxing poolside café. Guests can enjoy the luxury of 24-hour in-room dining, comprehensive travel & tourism services, a well-equipped business centre, and select retail outlets.
Minor Hotels, a hotel owner, operator, and investor, currently with a portfolio of 530 hotels and resorts in 56 countries across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, the Americas, Africa and the Indian Ocean, announces the upcoming opening of a new ultra-private luxury resort in the United Arab Emirates. The 22-key Anantara Santorini Abu Dhabi Retreat is set to launch in Q4 2023 and will provide a unique boutique escape from the city, including the option for exclusive use buy-outs.
The Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced a partnership with Erth Hospitality to launch École Ducasse Abu Dhabi Studio, the region’s first institute by École Ducasse whose founder is Chef Alain Ducasse, this coming December.
Filip Pavloski has been appointed as the new food and beverage manager at Premier Inn Dubai Barsha Heights.
Mattia Chiai has joined Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi's Verso restaurant as chef de cuisine.
Nikki Beach Global (‘Nikki Beach’) the international luxury lifestyle and hospitality brand, announced today a partnership to develop three waterfront residential buildings in Ras Al Khaimah. Nikki Beach and Aldar Properties (‘Aldar’), a leading real estate developer, investor, and manager in the UAE, have come together to develop branded residences on Al Marjan Island, which will launch for sale later this year.
Rixos Bab Al Bahr has announced the appointment of Dilara Atay as their new sales director. With a career spanning over 13 years in hospitality across the UAE and Azerbaijan, Atay brings in a wealth of expertise, strategic vision, and dynamic leadership talents to her new role.
Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Media City and Park Inn by Radisson Hotel Dubai Motor City have announced the promotion of Youssef Elmrassy to the position of cluster security manager. In his new role, Elmrassy will oversee safety and security operations for both hotels.
Veronika Szabo has been appointed the director of marketing at One&Only Resorts Dubai. Prior to this, she was the director of PR and marketing at Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island.
Leading global real estate consultancy firm, Knight Frank, reports an exciting outlook for the United Arab Emirates' dynamic hospitality sector, characterised by an additional 9,200 rooms expected by the end of 2023. According to Knight Frank's latest analysis, by the end of 2023, approximately 154,000 rooms will be operating in Dubai's hospitality sector, marking a substantial 6.4% increase from the year, 2022.
JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai and Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel & Suites have appointed Gerrit Gräf as the new multi-property general manager. Gräf, with over two decades of Marriott experience replaces the much-respected Bill Keffer, who retired earlier in 2023.
Sébastien Bazin, Chairman & CEO Accor, signs the agreement with Amit Kaushal, Group CEO of Dubai Holding The first of many announcements marking the beginning of a larger hotel and brand development partnership between Accor and Dubai Holding, with multiple projects in the pipeline Ennismore and Banyan Tree Group, two global leaders in hospitality and part of the Accor Group, have inked a landmark deal with Dubai Holding, a diversified global investment company with an extensive portfolio of AED 130 billion worth of assets, to introduce a unique luxury lifestyle experience in the emirate. The multi-staged project on Bluewaters will welcome new brands to Dubai, starting with the opening of Banyan Tree Dubai in November 2023.
Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers has appointed Vera Tsoncheva as director of finance. Hilton says Tsoncheva brings a wealth of experience in strategic financial leadership within the hospitality industry and is known for her expertise in leading and developing teams to support the areas of finance, business planning, and budgeting.
Aman Group, which operates some of the world’s most expensive hotels, secured a $360 million investment from a group including a United Arab Emirates wealth fund and an investment firm backed by an influential member of that nation’s royal family.
Making its stylish debut within Dubai's up-and-coming new smart district, SO/Uptown Dubai brings a slice of avant garde living, unique identity, and design narrative to DMCC's Uptown Dubai district with luxurious, sartorial guestrooms, distinctive dining experiences and breath-taking views of the city's skyline.