Avani Hotels & Resorts appoints director of sales
With more than 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Daniel Kipping has held senior positions with hospitality operators in Europe, Asia and the Middle East
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Louvre Abu Dhabi inks partnership with Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways' destination management company, Hala, will also team up with the museum in creating Abu Dhabi tour packages
Local Food Hero: Dibba Bay oysters, Fujairah
For the first instalment of Caterer Middle East's Local Food Hero series, we head to Fujairah to speak to Ramie Murray, managing director of East Coast Shellfish, who is producing the UAE's first locally-grown oysters.
Sub-Saharan Africa hotel sector positive for investment
Real estate consulting firm JLL published the results of a sector report on hotel real estate on the continent at the 2017 Africa Hotel Investment Forum in Rwanda
Al Daar Hotel, Sharjah reflagged to One to One Hotels
The hotel is scheduled to open in January 2018 after the refurbishment and reflagging work
Sysco Guest Supply boosts commitment to mid-market hotel sector
Diane Fermin RoederSysco Guest Supply reveals range of mid-market amenities ahead of the Hotelier Express Summit 2017
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Special Report: Head Chef Survey 2017
Claudia De BritoThe results of Caterer Middle East's Head Chef Survey show that chefs are placing greater importance on social media, quality produce and sustainability
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VIDEO: Hotelier Middle East Awards 2017 judges speak out
Devina DivechaThe judges of this year's Hotelier Awards discuss the quality of entries, and the importance of this event
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Event Review: Dubai International Hospitality Week
Claudia De BritoWe bring you all the highlights from the hospitality equipment and foodservice expo
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Emirates Culinary Guild Young Chefs win Africa Culinary Cup
The Africa Cup trophy comes to the UAE for the first time in the history of the competition
Ritz-Carlton DIFC to launch winter restaurant pop-up
Michelin-starred chef Paco Perez will headline the restaurant from October 22, 2017 to January 22, 2018 to celebrate the Spanish cuisine
The St Regis Dubai unveils art exhibition today
The exhibition launches today, October 17, at the hotel's Le Patio and will run for two months
Avani to debut in North Africa with two hotels in Tunisia
Avani Les Berges Du Lac Tunis Suites will be located in Les Berges du Lac II, while Avani Gammarth Tunis Resort & Spa will be located in Gammarth
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 |
Hotelier Awards 2017 shortlist: Concierge/Guest Services Person
The front office heroes dealing with guests on a regular basis now vie for the title of Concierge/Guest Services Person of the Year at the Hotelier Awards 2017
Rotana named best employer in Iraq and Lebanon
UAE's Rotana has been named the best employer in Iraq and Lebanon by Aon Hewitt
Raffles Dubai makes two new rooms division appointments
Sumit Bhardwaj joins from Mandarin Oriental Singapore, while Kevin Haddad was with Grand Hills Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa in Broumana prior to joining the Dubai hotel
W Dubai - The Palm reveals management team
The team at W Dubai-The Palm will be led by its general manager Anne Scott, who comes with 25 years of hospitality experience
Studio Express presents a conversation with Premier Inn DIA's Pawel Guminski
Diane Fermin RoederWATCH as Hotelier Express pops by Premier Inn Dubai International Airport Hotel for a brief conversation with general manager Pawel Guminski on managing a balancing act with concurrent pre-opening duties for Premier Inn Al Jaddaf
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Local Food Hero: Dibba Bay oysters, Fujairah
Claudia De BritoFor the first instalment of Caterer Middle East's Local Food Hero series, we head to Fujairah to speak to Ramie Murray, managing director of East Coast Shellfish, who is producing the UAE's first locally-grown oysters.
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VIDEO: First Look at Flamingo Room by tashas in Dubai
Claudia De BritoNatasha Sideris fuses a vintage Las Vegas aesthetic with African craftsmanship at the newly-opened Flamingo Room by tashas at Jumeirah Al Naseem
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VIDEO: Hotelier Middle East Awards 2017 judges speak out
Devina DivechaThe judges of this year's Hotelier Awards discuss the quality of entries, and the importance of this event
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