Four Points by Sheraton Sharjah opening next month
Four Points by Sheraton will open its doors in Sharjah by February, marking the brand's first hotel in the Emirate and complementing its sister brand, the Sheraton Sharjah Beach Resort & Spa.
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Radisson Blu Opens Two New Hotels In Abu Dhabi
Radisson Blu, the upper upscale hotel brand that delivers a positive and personalized service in stylish spaces, is proud to announce the opening of two hotels in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Both landmark hotels hold prominent locations, with the Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort, Abu Dhabi Corniche located on the vibrant and iconic sea walk of Abu Dhabi, while the Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort, Al Ain is situated in one of the UAE's cultural gems, known as the Garden City for its natural springs, plantations and lush palm groves.
W Dubai - The Palm opening January 2019
Embracing the contrast of the ultimate urban retreat offering local culture and international expectations, The W Palm Jumeira fuses Arabian aesthetics and intercontinental style with the W philosophy, Whatever/ Whenever. The Palm Jumeira is a place in which to immerse yourself in the unique wonder of contrasting worlds.
HITEC Dubai 2018 Highlights: FX1 launch, humanoid robots, AI, VR, and more
The 2nd annual HITEC Dubai, now the world's largest hospitality technology exposition and conference brand, recently came to a close on December 6th. This year's showcase garnered a great deal of anticipation from hospitality leaders, as the Middle East is fast becoming a favorite tourist destination to MICE and shopping travelers given its investment in airports and infrastructure and interest in hosting large-scale events. Dubai is expected to have 155,000 new rooms by 2020, with a further 10,000 plus rooms that need to undergo refurbishment prior to the Expo 2020 event. With Dubai being leveraged as a hotspot for massive industry growth and evolution, HITEC Dubai was created to provide Middle East buyers with access to top hospitality solution providers across the globe. Throughout the two-day expo, participants were expected to engage in a top-notch education program and witness the exciting debut of the latest (and greatest) in hospitality technology. Not only that but for the first time in Dubai, HFTP's expanding Entrepreneur20X (E20X) competition was introduced to give startups the opportunity to present their breakthrough business concepts to the industry.
By Binu Mathews, Director & CEO, IDS NEXT
Soner Yesilelma has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Rixos Bab Al Bahr
Yesilelma joins the resort with over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, with stints in Turkey, Kazakhstan, Germany, and Egypt. Prior to this, he worked with Rixos Hotels Egypt for six years in the capacity of regional director of sales & marketing. His career has given him experience in revenue strategy, branding and luxury hospitality across global markets.
Pius D’Souza has been appointed as revenue and reservations manager at Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham JBR
Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham JBR has appointed Pius D'Souza as its new revenue and reservations manager. D'Souza has been in the hospitality industry for more than 25 years. Before joining Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham JBR, he was the revenue manager at Grand Excelsior Hotel Al Barsha. He previously held revenue management roles in various Wyndham-branded properties including director of revenue for the pre-opening of Wyndham Dubai Marina, and cluster revenue manager at Ramada Plaza JBR and Ramada Sharjah. He was also formerly affiliated with The H Hotel Dubai and Park Regis Kris Kin Hotel Dubai.
Klaus Assmann has been appointed as General Manager at Sofitel Dubai Downtown
AccorHotels has welcomed the return of Klaus Assmann to the position of general manager at Sofitel Dubai Downtown, the brand's flagship hotel in the UAE.
Neleem Arif has been appointed as General Manager at Aloft Palm Jumeirah
Aloft Palm Jumeirah has appointed Neleem Arif, as its new general manager of the four-star property.
Eva Ximena Lopez has been appointed as General Manager – Specialty Restaurants at Crowne Plaza® Dubai
Crowne Plaza Dubai is delighted to announce the promotion of Eva Ximena Lopez to General Manager - Specialty Restaurants.
Jay Limbu has been promoted to Assistant Executive Housekeeper at Crowne Plaza® Dubai
Crowne Plaza Dubai is delighted to announce the promotion of Jay Limbu to Executive Assistant Housekeeper.
Hyatt Plans for Andaz Dubai La Mer
Hyatt today announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with wasl Asset Management Group, one of the largest real estate development and management companies in Dubai, for the development of an Andaz-branded hotel at La Mer—a vibrant lifestyle district in the coastal area of Jumeirah. Expected to open in 2020, the property will become the first Andaz-branded hotel in Dubai and the second Andaz hotel in the United Arab Emirates, joining Andaz Capital Gate Abu Dhabi (expected to open in Q4 2018).
Jumeirah Group opens its first luxury “Eco-Conscious” Resort on Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi
Jumeirah Group today announces the opening of Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort, the group's first luxury "eco-conscious" Resort, nestled on the pristine shores of Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi.
Sayad Imbrahmli has been appointed as Cluster Director of Marketing at Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah, Hilton Al Hamra Beach and Golf Resort, and Al Hamra Residence and Village
Hilton Hotels has appointed Sayad Imbrahmli as the new cluster director of marketing and public relations for three UAE hotels: Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah, Hilton Al Hamra Beach and Golf Resort, and Al Hamra Residence and Village.
Nicolas De Visch has been appointed as Executive Chef at The Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah
The Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah has appointed Belgium national Nicolas De Visch to executive chef.
Neil George has been appointed as Strategic Adviser at Rosewood Hotel Group
Rosewood Hotel Group has appointed Neil George as the strategic adviser for the company. Based in Dubai, George will support the group in managing key relationships with significant capital partners, developers and hotel owners.
Khalifa Fund to showcase SMEs from hospitality sector at SIAL
The Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development (KFED) will be showcasing its small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the food and beverage and hospitality sectors which comprise 18 per cent of the fund's projects at the upcoming SIAL Middle East 2018.The event will run from December 10 to 12, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, in Abu Dhabi, UAE.The fund's participation in SIAL Middle East 2018 complements the fund's ongoing efforts to support entrepreneurs and to promote a culture of entrepreneurship by supporting them in exploring new markets, expanding business horizons, promoting their products and services, and by developing their businesses in line with the Abu Dhabi Government Accelerator's Program 'Tomorrow 21,' launched by HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, to build a sustainable, knowledge-based economy, to motivate business and investment, and to develop the society and a culture of innovation.
HSMAI Successfully Launches ROC Middle East In Dubai
On December 4, for the first time in the association's history, the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) hosted its renowned Revenue Optimization Conference (ROC) in Dubai. This was ROC's fifth global event of the year, other ROC locations include The United States, The Netherlands, Singapore, and Brazil. ROC's hugely successful launch at Madinat Jumeirah brought together Revenue Management, Distribution, Sales and Marketing executives in the hotel industry with a programme compiled of education, collaboration and innovation. Each year, ROC delivers the most compelling and comprehensive revenue management event for the hotel industry.
Nytec Presents the World’s Largest Deployed IoT-based Guest Experience Platform at HITEC® Dubai 2018
Nytec presented a special case study at HITEC Dubai on the world's largest deployed IoT-based guest experience platform created for Carnival Cruise Line.Speaking at the conference, Vincent Ball, the Vice President for Product Innovation at Nytec, stated, "We turned the cruise ship into a virtual 'smart city' at sea. It is the largest most extensive IOT deployment in the world and we are proud to be part of it. At the heart of this experience, is the Ocean Medallion. A wearable that is waterproof, with no buttons and it does some amazing things."
IHG debuts upscale brand voco in the UAE
IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world's leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with ACICO Gulf Real Estate to rebrand Nassima Royal Hotel to voco™ Dubai, marking the first signing of voco™, IHG's new upscale hotel brand, in the Middle East.
HITEC® Dubai 2018 Connects World’s Leading Hospitality Technology Providers with Hoteliers from the Middle East
The second edition of HITEC Dubai 2018, the Middle East's largest hospitality technology exhibition and conference, recorded more than double the number of attendees along with debut of many new prominent exhibitors. Endorsed by Dubai Tourism and co-produced by Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) and Naseba, the show brought together top industry experts to present ground-breaking regional and international case studies, thought provoking panel discussions and game-changing technology demonstrations. The two-day expo and conference was held at the Madinat Jumeirah Dubai from 5-6 December with an aim to facilitate knowledge sharing, networking and deal flow amongst hoteliers and hospitality technology providers.