Kempinski Hotel Ajman makes new appointments
Melanie Munoz is the hotel's new F&B manager, while Alexej Jaritschin takes on the role of front office manager
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IHG inks deal to open two new hotels in Business Bay
Both properties are in partnership with API Hotels & Resorts and are scheduled to open 2019
Emaar Hospitality Group optimises guest service culture programme
The new service culture programme is based on the 'reverse thinking' approach which focuses on desired guest experience
Full speed ahead for Drake & Scull's US$63mn Fairmont Abu Dhabi project
The project's scope of work consists of the 39-storey tower comprising of 563 rooms in the five-star hotel and 249 serviced apartments
British store Fortnum & Mason next to Dubai Mall shuts its doors
Local media reports the store closed on July 7, 2017
The Leisure Show Dubai to focus on 'green fit-tech'
Devina DivechaEco-friendly equipment, along with virtual reality, are the latest trends in fitness and recreation
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The Hotelier Middle East GM Survey 2017 is now open
Devina DivechaAll general managers across the Middle East, Levant and North Africa are encouraged to participate in the anonymous survey
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The Caterer Middle East Head Chef survey closes today
Claudia De BritoThe annual study is designed to give chefs a voice, and assess market trends, industry progress and chefs' overall views of operations in the region
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MENA snacks industry sales grow by double the global average
Claudia De BritoMENA confectionery industry is valued at US$9 billion and forecast to reach US$11 billion in 2021
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UAE Aeropress Championships returns to Dubai Coffee Museum
The 2nd annual UAE AeroPress Championships will take place at Dubai Coffee Museum on September 21
Head-to-Head: Waka
Located in the Oberoi Dubai Hotel, Waka infuses Latin American flavours with Japanese techniques
Sundus Rotana Muscat appointed official hotel of Oman Desert Marathon
Sundus Rotana hotel will provide an offer of 30% off its best available rate for marathon runners
Four Seasons Jumeirah Beach gets ex-Premier League stars as football coaches
The football academy is set to take place from October 16-20 and October 23-27 in Dubai
Upcoming Properties
| Company | City/Region | Property | Opening |
| The Ascott Limited | Dubai | Ascott Culture Village Dubai | 2017 |
| R Hotels | Dubai | The Retreat Palm Dubai | 2017 |
| Damac Hotels | Dubai | Vantage | 2017 |
| Damac Hotels | Dubai | Ghalia Constella | 2017 |
| Deutsche Hospitality | Sousse | Jaz Tour Khalef Hotel Sousse | 2017 |
| Warwick Hotels and Resorts | Jeddah | Warwick Jeddah | 2017 |
| Warwick Hotels and Resorts | Al Khobar | Warwick Khobar | 2017 |
| Deutsche Hospitality | Cairo | Steigenberger Hotel El Tahrir | 2017 |
| Deutsche Hospitality | Nabq | Steigenberger Alcazar | 2017 |
| Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group | Riyadh | Nofa Resort | 2017 |
Four Seasons Hotel Amman chief concierge handed golden keys
Taleen Halaseh, the chief concierge at the Four Seasons Hotel Amman, received her golden keys from Les Clefs D'Or
Aloft Al Ain uses high-tech solutions to assist guests
The hotel's SPG Keyless application allows SPG members to use their smartphone to check in, get their room number, and unlock their door
Beverages: Brewing Heritage
Tea expert Nirmal Sethia aims to preserve the cultural value of the commodity
Five Minutes With… Albert Raven
Head chef at Le Petit Belge, Albert Raven talks about signature dishes and finding the right location
VIDEO: Express Edit with IHG Kuwait cluster director of housekeeping
Diane Fermin RoederWatch as Hotelier Express journeys to Kuwait and engages with InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) cluster director of housekeeping Akshi Singh
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Exclusive: First look at Dubai's La Perle by Dragone performance
Sarakshi RaiA media preview of La Perle, created by artistic mastermind Franco Dragone, took place on Wednesday evening in Dubai
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VIDEO: Diaries of a pre-opening GM #4, showing off the rooms
Devina DivechaWe meet Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Waterfront's director of front office Audrone Tikniute and executive housekeeper Laura Zanfirescu
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In conversation with Ruya Dubai's Colin Clague
Sarakshi RaiAhead of Dubai International Hospitality Week, we speak to Ruya Dubai's Chef Colin Clague about the restaurant, the Dubai dining scene and the value of trade shows
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