InterContinental Abu Dhabi appoints new restaurant leadership team
The property's F&B includes: Chamas Churrascaria, Circo, Byblos Sur Mer, Cho Gao Marina Walk, Fishmarket and Belgian Cafe.
RelatedNew $1 billion Zaha Hadid-designed luxury hotel opens
The complex comprises four other hotels, and a many luxury retail, entertainment venues and casinos
Jumeirah hires Michelin Guides exec in F&B strategy shift
Michael Ellis expected to launch new restaurant concepts and enhance existing outlets as part of Jumeirah Group's new F&B strategy
UK's Laura Ashley targets Saudi Arabia for hotel expansion
Boss of UK-based brand famous for its fabrics, designs and homeware says Gulf kingdom is being targeted in hospitality growth plan
Centro Barsha by Rotana Dubai appoints general manager
Imad Akil has joined the team at Centro Barsha, and joined Rotana in 2008 for the pre-opening of Amwaj Rotana Jumeirah Beach, Dubai
Dubai hotels have highest occupancy, room rates during Q1 in MENA
Latest EY report says Dubai Shopping Festival has positive impact on city's hospitality performance
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Bpifrance partners with Business France to launch French Hospitality Mission 2018
Shishira SreenivasThe partners will explore market opportunities, financial associations and operational leadership in the hotel and restaurant services sectors in the UAE
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Marriott has most hotel rooms under construction in Africa
Devina DivechaAccording to the annual hotel pipeline survey by W Hospitality Group, Marriott International has 8,587 rooms under construction in the African continent
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ATM 2018 draws 39,000 attendees from the hospitality industry
Hotelier Middle East StaffThe 25th annual show had 100 new exhibitors make a debut at this year's event
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JW Marriott Marquis Dubai's decision upsetting, says Atul Kochhar after firing
Celebrity chef Atul Kochhar has responded to JW Marriott Marquis in Dubai
JW Marriott Marquis Dubai terminates Chef Atul Kochhar's contract after tweet
The restaurant has already been removed from the JW Marriot Marquis website
Le Meridien Dubai launches fitness facility
The hotel has debuted Optimal Fitness at Natural Elements, which opened doors to guests in May 2018
Atlantis The Palm to kick-off kids’ summer camp in July
The summer camp has various offerings designed for children 3-15 years old
Upcoming Properties
| Company | City/Region | Property | Opening |
| Dusit International | Manama | dusitD2 Seef Bahrain | 2018 |
| Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces | Dubai | Vivanta by Taj JLT | 2018 |
| H Hospitality | Abu Dhabi | H Hotel Abu Dhabi | 2018 |
| Deutsche Hospitality | Dubai | IntercityHotel Cultural Village City | 2018 |
| Warwick Hotels and Resorts | Riyadh | Warwick Riyadh | 2018 |
| Deutsche Hospitality | Doha | Steigenberger Hotel Doha Airport Road | 2018 |
| Deutsche Hospitality | Damietta | Steigenberger Hotel Damietta | 2018 |
| Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group | Jubail | Park Inn by Radisson Jubail Industrial City | 2018 |
| Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group | Dammam | Radisson Blu Faisaliyah | 2018 |
| Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group | Jeddah | Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Jeddah Corniche | 2018 |
Zara Spa re-opens at Movenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea in Jordan
Zara Spa, the 6,000-square-metre wellness venue at Movenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea, has re-opened after a renovation
AccorHotels tests facial recognition in Brazil
The advanced technology is aimed at improving the customer experience
Hilton Dubai Jumeirah appoints new executive chef
Steven Smalley has 19 years of experience and has worked both internationally and in the Middle East
More than 4,000 have applied for Emaar's hospitality talent hunt
Emaar Hospitality Group's three year development programme aims to hone the winner for corporate director or general manager positions
VIDEO: Three hotels confirmed for Dubai's Palm Jumeirah by Q1 2019
Shishira SreenivasThree new hotels are going to open on Dubai's Palm Jumeirah. A.A. Al Moosa Enterprises has confirmed three hotel projects — Hilton The Palm, Taj Exotica Resort & Spa and Marriott The Palm — with a target opening date of Q1 of 2019
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VIDEO: Inside Jumeirah Group's new brand: Zabeel House by Jumeirah in Dubai
Hotelier Middle East StaffInside the first hotel in the new Zabeel House by Jumeirah collection
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VIDEO: Bahrain's hospitality on upward investment growth
Sarakshi RaiEp 22 of What's Trending on Hotelier Middle East looks at Bahrain's upward investment growth in the hospitality sector, but also its potential problem of oversupply
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VIDEO: Jumeirah Beach Hotel in Dubai shuts for 6 months
Sarakshi RaiThe hotel will relaunch in early next October, in time for its 21st anniversary celebrations
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