Nakheel assesses construction bids for Riu resort on Deira Islands
The resort is RIU's first in the Middle East and one of Dubai's biggest in terms of hotel rooms
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The 5% tax is set to be imposed on the hotel sector which is already taxed
Atlantis, The Palm in Dubai partners with Zomato
The five-star resort has joined forces with the food delivery service
Towers Rotana Dubai launches seafood-themed brunch
The al fresco offering will be served at the pool terrace of the Towers Rotana annex
Saudi border crossing initiative targets visitors to Abu Dhabi
Residents and visitors crossing the Al Ghuwaifat border are greeted with an 'Abu Dhabi Welcomes You!' theme
Tourist's suicide bid at Dubai hotel foiled
Bur Dubai Police station officers responded to the incident and thwarted the guest's suicide attempt
Spa consultant Esadore to launch full production factory in Dubai
Devina DivechaDubai-based spa and fitness consultant and management company Esadore International is also launching a mid-scale spa concept
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TechnoGym launches new products at The Leisure Show 2017
Sarakshi RaiBoth products are part of Technogym's Skill Line portfolio, a range of new products developed in collaboration with Olympic athletes and academic research institutes
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Mid-market hotel growth seen as positive but needs balance, hoteliers agree
Diane Fermin RoederHoteliers make the case for mid-market hotels serving as a positive market disruptor to the Dubai hospitality industry that needs to find a balance, during a panel discussion as part of the hospitality leadership forum at The Hotel Show 2017
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Hotels could soon be moving into AI technology
Sarakshi RaiNovel technologies and systems that are being successfully exploited to capture bookings provide layered and sophisticated guest experiences, encourage social media approval and embed customer loyalty and referrals
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7 Elephants Dubai re-opens for the season
The DIFC-based venue will welcome guests from September 26
You can now try the world's most expensive coffee in Dubai
15 grams of the Esmeralda Geisha Canas Verdes roasted coffee will be sold for US $68 (AED250)
Sharjah launches new permits to regulate desert safaris
Move comes as emirates gains reputation for its natural heritage and wildlife parks
Tourism spending in UAE forecast to rise to $56bn by 2022
Dubai Chamber analysis says new mega projects coming to market will drive the growth
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| 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 |
Le Meridien Dubai unveils the Le Meridien Hub
Following an extensive renovation at the hotel, the new concept has seen the transformation of the traditional hotel lobby area
It's a family affair for GulfHost exhibitor TSSC
The service provider for the local hospitality and catering industry is an exhibitor at the inaugural GulfHost which concludes today (September 20)
Movenpick Hotels & Resorts appoints vice president sales
Experienced hotel professional Julien Bonafous assumes new role created to drive sales strategy globally
VIDEO: Chef Heinz Beck talks about F&B trends and more
Devina DivechaChef Heinz Beck was in Dubai and attended GulfHost at Dubai International Hospitality Week
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VIDEO: A. Ronai's David Sprakes talks about the hospitality industry
Devina DivechaIn conversation with A. Ronai, which exhibited at GulfHost, at the Dubai International Hospitality Week
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VIDEO: Patrick Antaki talks about the inaugural GulfHost
Devina DivechaGulfHost took place during September 18-20, 2017 at the Dubai International Hospitality Week
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VIDEO: Quick-fire Q&A with Sebastiano Spriveri at Four Seasons Kuwait
Claudia De BritoWe brushed up on our Italian when we met up with executive chef Sebastiano Spriveri at Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait at Burj Alshaya for a Quick-fire Q&A
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