AccorHotels in Dubai welcomes the return of Klaus Assmann as Sofitel Downtown GM
A graduate of the German hospitality institute, Aachen Hotel School, Assmann began his professional career in the hospitality industry before moving into the financial sector
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Champs Sports Bar and Stage Sky Bar & Lounge are now open
Ascott Limited is set to open six hotels in Saudi by 2020
Three are expected to open in 2019 and three more in 2020
Hyatt completes acquisition of Two Roads Hospitality
The acquisition price was revised down from US $480 million to $405 million
Wyndham to open three new hotels in Dubai's Deira Waterfront
The hotels will operate under the Wyndham, Days by Wyndham, and Super 8 by Wyndham brands
Calling all hoteliers! What are key factors affecting hotel revenue optimisation in the region?
The survey, sponsored by City Sightseeing Dubai, explores the key factors affecting hotel revenue optimisation in the region
Dubai Tourism inaugurates second HITEC at Madinat Jumeirah
Hotelier Middle East StaffDCTCM CEO Issam Kazim inaugurated the conference which will be held at Madinat Jumeirah from December 5-6, 2018
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HSMAI launches the first Revenue Optimization Conference in Dubai
Hotelier Middle East StaffThe event was attended by 200 hotel commercial executives
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Indian visitors will add 10.8 million hotel room nights to GCC by 2022
Hotelier Middle East Staff37% of India’s total outbound market will travel to GCC by 2022
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The Hotelier Middle East GM Survey 2018 is now open
Hotelier Middle East StaffThe survey will take five to 10 minutes to complete and is completely anonymous. It will be open for entries until Thursday, November 15, 2018
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Are Dubai restaurants ready for the Michelin Guide?
While the city has several stand-out venues and even more on the horizon, the recent appointment of an ex-Michelin executive at Jumeirah has triggered the discussion on whether Dubai is ready for its own guide
Ariana Bundy's Persian Kitchen to open at The Royal Atlantis Resort & Residences in Dubai
Ariana Bundy to open new restaurant at The Royal Atlantis Resort & Residences in Dubai
The Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & Spa collaborates with Abu Dhabi Golf Club
Nine-hole night golf tournament proceeds will go to Marriott’s Road To Awareness initiative
Dubai to host world's 'most expensive shore excursion' for cruise passengers
Royal Caribbean will resume Arabian Gulf cruises in 2019
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 |
FOH Interview: Nassima Royal Hotel's Kudzanayi Chigwedere
Kudzanayi Chigwedere, the winner of AICR UAE's Receptionist of the Year award this year, has been working at the Nassima Royal Hotel for nearly two years
80% of MENA hotel bookings made using mobile phones
Report aims to equip hotels with the relevant analysis in order to identify areas for further improvement
Gefinor Rotana Beirut appoints new GM
Gilbert Zeait brings more than 18 years of experience in the field of hospitality and hotel management to the position
Hilton appoints new cluster director of marketing and PR for three UAE hotels
Sayad Ibrahimli will oversee PR operations in Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah, Hilton Al Hamra Beach and Golf Resort, and Al Hamra Residence and Village
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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Owners & Operators: When do hotel owners start considering a reflag?
Shishira SreenivasRòya International CEO Kees Hartzuiker sits down with Hotelier Middle East to talk about the various factors that trigger the rebranding of a hotel
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First look at the world's largest Hampton by Hilton in Dubai
Shishira SreenivasThe 420-key three-star hotel offers complimentary shuttles to Dubai International Airport
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VIDEO: W Dubai - The Palm GM Anne Scott on the pre-opening process
Sarakshi RaiW Dubai — The Palm is one of the most anticipated hotel openings
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