InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) acquires Six Senses
Featuring properties in 12 countries, Six Senses joins a growing number of luxury brands in the IHG family
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Christine Lamera joins the Dubai property with more than 15 years of hospitality experience
Report reveals that Dubai's Airbnb market is worth over US$101m
Average occupancy levels reached 65% during Dubai's peak season in March 2018; during the same period in 2017, occupancy levels were at 50%
Marriott launches dedicated dining platform in the UAE
MoreCravings.com features more than 350 restaurants and dining experiences across Marriott International properties in the UAE
'Highest lounge in the world' opens in Dubai's Burj Khalifa
Emaar has unveiled The Lounge, Burj Khalifa, said to be the highest lounge in the world on Levels 152, 153 and 154
The Spa by SensAsia to launch at Grand Plaza Movenpick Media City
The Spa by SensAsia is located on level four of Grand Plaza Movenpick Media City, and will open in March 2019
Arabian Travel Market 2019 to host Hotel Industry Summit
Hotelier Middle East StaffThe inaugural Hotel Industry Summit will take place on April 30 at the Arabian Travel Market
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The Arabian Hotel Investment Conference reveals its 2019 programme
Hotelier Middle East StaffAHIC 2019 will bring 900 hotel investment experts together in Ras Al Khaimah under the theme 'Synchronised for Success'
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Caterer Middle East Awards 2019 now accepting entries
Hotelier Middle East StaffSister title Caterer Middle East has opened nominations for its awards, with a new category announced for this year's edition
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More than 250 attendees expected at hotel investment summit in Abu Dhabi
Hotelier Middle East StaffSupported by Abu Dhabi Convention Bureau, the Gulf and Indian Ocean Hotel Investors' Summit (GIOHIS) will bring together 75 speakers
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New head chef joins Radisson Blu Martinez hotel, Beirut
With more than 16 years of hospitality experience, Najib Kalouch has joined Radisson Blu Martinez, Beirut as head chef
Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi launches outside catering division
Westin Catering will focus on major live sport and entertainment, and will be based at the Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi in Dubai
Saudi Arabia plans to ramp up entertainment sector
GEA will work to attract global exhibitions and shows, including the Madame Tussauds wax museum which will visit Riyadh and the Red Sea port city of Jeddah
ZR Group Holding to acquire Faqra Club Holding in Lebanon
The estimated US $38 million deal includes a total of 150,000 sqm land and leisure amenities
Upcoming Properties
| Company | City/Region | Property | Opening |
| Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces | Dubai | Taj Exotica Resort and Spa Palm Jumeirah | 2019 |
| Movenpick Hotels & Resorts | Abidjan | Mövenpick Hotel Abidjan | 2019 |
| Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group | Riyadh | Park Inn by Radisson Hotel Riyadh | 2019 |
| Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group | Riyadh | Park Inn by Radisson Riyadh Olaya | 2019 |
| Hyatt Hotels Corporation | Riyadh | Park Hyatt Riyadh | 2019 |
| Starwood Hotels & Resorts | Riyadh | Four Points by Sheraton King Abdul Aziz Road | 2019 |
| Starwood Hotels & Resorts | Makkah | Four Points by Sheraton Makkah | 2019 |
| Starwood Hotels & Resorts | Unaizah | Four Points by Sheraton Unaizah | 2019 |
| Marriott International | Riyadh | Marriott Executive Apartments Diplomatic Quarter | 2019 |
| Marriott International | Riyadh | Marriott Hotel Diplomatic Quarter | 2019 |
Dubai's concierges welcome Google Assistant's Interpreter Mode
Google Assistant's Interpreter Mode was launched in a pilot across a number of hotels in the US: Caesar’s Palace Las Vegas, Hyatt Regency in San Francisco and Dream Downtown in New York City
Caesars Bluewaters Dubai staff use blockchain wallet
The Lucid Pay digital wallet will allow the hotel staff to use their allowances and discounts at the hotel's F&B and entertainment outlets
Millennium MEA appoints VP of operations for Saudi Arabia
Samy Boukhaled has more than 29 years of experience in the industry, having held several leadership roles with hotel companies such as AccorHotels and Sofitel
Centro Barsha by Rotana, Dubai welcomes executive chef
Fadi Youssef Salloum has more than 15 years of culinary experience, including with Rotana, Anantara Hotels and Jumeirah Group
VIDEO: Hotel architecture trends, with a Saudi Arabia focus
Hotelier Middle East StaffA conversation with experts from Dubai-based Edge Architects about hotel architecture trends, with an in-depth look at the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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VIDEO: The importance of hotel interior design
Hotelier Middle East StaffAn in-depth look at hotel interior design, trends around the world, and inspirational hotels in this week's What's Trending with Hotelier Middle East
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VIDEO: Egypt's hotel market is one to watch
Hotelier Middle East StaffIn this week's episode of What's Trending with Hotelier Middle East, we find out that Egypt's tourism industry is about to experience a turn for the better
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Video: How to make one of Black Tap's famous 'CrazyShakes'
Sarakshi RaiNew York's craziest shakes made their debut in Dubai almost two years ago
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