Tony Truman. From Spaces to Destinations: Lessons in Hospitality
Having spent decades in the hospitality industry, I've seen firsthand what it takes to transform a venue into a sought-after destination.
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25 Years of sky-high thrills: 10 memorable moments from Dubai's Burj Al Arab Helipad
Dubai's most famous hotel is celebrating its 25th anniversary on Sunday.
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Wyndham targets midscale hotel segment to meet growing demand in Saudi Arabia
US hospitality giant Wyndham aims to extend beyond the luxury market as it eyes the midscale segment to fill a gap in Saudi Arabia’s booming hotel market.
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Payment woes drive 63% of UAE hotel guests to abandon bookings
Nearly two-thirds (63%) of hotel guests in the UAE have abandoned their bookings because their preferred payment methods weren’t available, according to new research from FinTech Adyen. This statistic highlights a major challenge for the hospitality…
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Aldar to invest $408 million to transform its hotel portfolio amid UAE tourism growth
Aldar Properties, Abu Dhabi’s biggest property developer, is investing Dh1.5 billion ($408 million) to transform its hotel portfolio amid a boom in the UAE’s tourism sector.
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Plans for £338m ‘world’s tallest hotel’ with 82 floors & over 1,000 rooms…
PLANS for a £338million "world's tallest hotel" with 82 floors and over 1,000 rooms have been revealed. Ciel Tower in Dubai Marina will stand tall at 365m and has already received various awards for its groundbreaking design…
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Global Hotel Alliance adds four new hotel brands to its portfolio
The UAE-headquartered Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) has added four new prestigious regional hotel brands to its portfolio, expanding its presence in some of the world’s most popular tourism destinations…
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Branded residences, one of the fastest-growing sectors in hospitality, will take center stage at FHS World (30 September to 2 October), with a dedicated, full-day conference led by one of the sector’s leading innovators Accor One Living…
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UAE Building Village For Thousands of Staff Amid Hotel Boom in Ras Al Khaimah
Junior staff and management will live in seperate buildings, and RAK says the campus will prioritize wellbeing.
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Yas Plaza Hotels creates new culinary sustainability offering with upcycled pasta
Yas Plaza Hotels has launched a new and innovative sustainable culinary project at their Italian restaurant, Filini Garden, led by its chef, Marco Gattone. Called “Il Pane e’ Oro”, the initiative sees the restaurant transforming leftover bread into…
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Marriott Hotel and Marriott Executive Apartments, Al Jaddaf roll out new tech upgrades
Marriott Hotel and Marriott Executive Apartments, Al Jaddaf have rolled out a series of new and improved technology systems intended to elevate the guest journey through new TV systems, smoother and better security, and more…
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FHS World, the region’s flagship hospitality investment event, has revealed its first speakers, a wealth of new features and special initiatives dedicated to women in the sector for the 2024 event, taking place at Dubai’s Madinat Jumeirah, 30…
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Meet Yahya Jan, the architect building the world’s tallest hotel, Dubai’s Ciel Tower
If you look out onto the Dubai skyline, you’re likely to be admiring the work of Yahya Jan…
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Shaping leadership with Anders Johannesson of Hilton Dubai
Anders Johannesson, GM of Hilton Dubai Creek Hotel & Residences, discusses his hospitality journey and explains how a collaborative philosophy is the driving force behind the success of the property.
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SHA Wellness Clinic launches healthy living island in Middle East
SHA Wellness Clinic has partnered with IMKAN to launch the world’s first healthy living island. SHA Emirates will be located in AlJurf, an enclave on the coastline approximately halfway between Abu Dhabi and Dubai…
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Minor Hotels, an international hotel owner, operator and investor with more than 540 hotels in 56 countries in Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Europe and the Americas, is pleased to announce the signing of a strategic…
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ARTIC launches Hospitality Excellence Programme
Al Rayyan Tourism and Investment Company (ARTIC) has launched the ARTIC Hospitality Excellence Programme, in collaboration with its sister company, Al Rayyan Investment in Education and Sports (ARIES), to offer internship opportunities across the…
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Genting open to casino resort development in UAE, says its chairman
SINGAPORE – Genting Group chairman Lim Kok Thay said the conglomerate is open to pursuing the development of integrated casino resorts (IR) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), which is looking into legalising gambling…
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