Middle East's hotels record occupancy increase in February 2019
Additionally, STR data revealed that Sharm El-Sheikh has recaptured hotel demand in February 2019
RelatedIndia's hotel Leelaventure awaits nod from shareholders for asset sale
According to the company its board has approved the selling of its hotels in the Indian cities of Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai and Udaipur and a property in Agra
Video: What's trending: Airbnb's expansion plan and Google Hotels' entry
Airbnb recently announced that it acquired last-minute hotel-booking service HotelTonight, while Google Hotels is making a quiet entry into the market
Photos: Inside Scotland Yard Hotel acquired by Abu-Dhabi based group
Here's a sneak peek into the five-star Great Scotland Yard Hotel, which has been acquired by the Abu Dhabi-based Lulu Group International, and is operated by Hyatt
The Indian Hotels Company opens new resort in India
Taj Rishikesh Resort & Spa, Uttarakhand is the Indian Hotels Company Limited’s latest resort in the North Indian state of Uttarakhand
10 innovations spearheaded by the regional hospitality industry
Hotelier Middle East takes a look at a number of different initiatives in the regional hospitality and food & beverage industry that shows the resilience and innovation championed by hoteliers and restaurateurs
The Africa Hotel Investment Forum returns to Addis in 2019
Hotelier Middle East StaffAHIF was previously held in Ethiopia's capital city in 2014 and 2015; the following two years, the conference moved to Kigali and last year to Nairobi
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Ethiopian Airlines passenger plane crashes en route to Kenya, no survivors
Hotelier Middle East StaffThe Ethiopian Airlines flight, which was flying to Kenya, crashed shortly after taking off from Addis Ababa, killing all 149 passengers and crew on board.
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Arabian Travel Market to return to Dubai World Trade Centre soon
Hotelier Middle East StaffArabian Travel Market (ATM), the Middle East’s leading platform for tourism professionals will return to Dubai World Trade Centre for its 26th edition
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AHIC launches Arabian Young Leader Award
Hotelier Middle East StaffInitiative calls for nominations from GCC nationals aged 30 years and under working in the region’s hospitality industry
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This 12-course tasting menu has “less calories than a happy meal”
According to the restaurateur behind Dubai’s new Indian restaurant Masala Library by Jiggs Kalra, its 12-course tasting menu has “less calories than a Happy Meal”
Jumeirah's Kuwait property opens shisha lounge on the beach
Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa has opened the Dar Messilah Shisha Lounge, located on the beach
Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort to host eco-friendly swimming competition
To raise awareness about disposable plastic pollution, Abu Dhabi’s Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort will be hosting a swimming competition — Swim for clean seas.
How glamping will help Dubai hit its tourism targets
Dubai is now offering stays in chic desert trailers, in plush mountainside lodgings and beach camps
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 |
Saudi Entertainment Ventures Company charts out future prospects
SEVEN's owners, the Private Investment Fund, expect the company's projects to contribute to the GDP by approximately SAR 8 billion (US$2.13bn) by 2030
Morocco's Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort wins Green Key
The voluntary eco-label is given to hotels and other establishments in the tourism industry worldwide that have shown environmental responsibility
Hospitality by Dubai World Trade Centre wins big at Expo Culinaire 2019
Hospitality by Dubai World Trade Centre walked away with 34 medals and accolades of international stature at the annual Expo Culinaire 2019
Dubai College of tourism to launch spring tourism camp for students
Dubai College of Tourism, has launched ‘Spring Tourism Camp’ programme, which offers an introduction to tourism, retail, culinary, arts, events and hospitality
Video: What's trending: Airbnb's expansion plan and Google Hotels' entry
Hotelier Middle East StaffAirbnb recently announced that it acquired last-minute hotel-booking service HotelTonight, while Google Hotels is making a quiet entry into the market
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Video: What’s trending: Why Saudi Arabia’s hospitality, tourism sector is booming
Hotelier Middle East StaffThe hospitality and tourism sector in Saudi Arabia is booming, Hotelier Middle East discusses this rising trend.
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Video: Women in hospitality: Debbie Simister - AccorHotels Vice President
Hotelier Middle East StaffAs part of our "Women in Hospitality" series, we speak to Debbie Simister - AccorHotels Vice President, Learning & Development, Middle East & Africa.
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Video: Here are the current F&B trends in Dubai
Hotelier Middle East StaffHotelier Middle East discusses the latest trends for F&B outlets in hotels with Ernesto Labra, GM for Mix at Emerald Palace Kempinski, The Palm, Dubai, and Ibraheem Musleh, Executive chef, all'onda, Emerald Palace Kempinski.
Read moreComment: What managers in the hospitality industry need to know
Being a leader isn’t easy. Managers and leaders alike have to coordinate multiple facets of an organisation, here’s what Naim Maadad, founding CEO of Gates Hospitality had to say.
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