Al Habtoor Group denies link, relationship with Al Habtoor Trading Enterprises
Official statement: denial comes amid speculations of acquisition of Leela Group of Hotels in India
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Recruitment: Hidden talents
Polished CVs and a mix of practical experience and higher education qualifications are needed to get ahead on the job
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Dubai's Jumeirah Al Qasr has revealed the new look of its refurbished rooms and suites.
SLH adds Bahrain hotel to its portfolio
Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) has added The Merchant House, Manama, Bahrain to its portfolio, along with three additional destinations
New Taj hotel resort for India
Indian Hotels Company Limited opens Aravali Resort & Spa in Udaipur, India
GM Survey 2018: Rising above the competition
Shishira SreenivasGeneral managers are finding ways to amplify their unique selling points to beat the growing competition
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Middle East passenger demand growth slowest in world again
Hotelier Middle East StaffMiddle East carriers see 2.8% passenger demand increase in November, the lowest among the regions for a third consecutive month
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Women in hospitality: The power of 25
Hotelier Middle East StaffSarakshi Rai: 25 influential women leaders of the hospitality industry in the Middle East
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Second edition of SHIC to be held in Riyadh
Hotelier Middle East StaffThe conference will be held from January 22-23
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Minister: Kuwait hotel, restaurant sector providing thousands of jobs
The hotel and restaurant sector in Kuwait provides thousands of jobs and investment opportunities in major projects.
W Dubai and Emerald Palace Kempinski to create “huge F&B destination”
Sebastien Mariette not concerned by competition of soon to open hotel
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
DTCM collaborates with Japanese travel agencies to attract tourists
Dubai Tourism CEO Issam Kazim signed the agreement in Tokyo, Japan
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 |
W Amman Hotel collaborates with royal artist
Hotel showcases Her Royal Highness Princess FakhrelNissa Raad and Zaina Al Said's works
Spanish tech start-up enters the Middle East market
Smartvel plans to provide services for the local tourism industry, it said in a statement.
Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh appoints F&B director
Alvaro Acebal brings 'years of global experience' to his new role in Saudi Arabia
Kempinski Hotel The Dome, Antalya appoints general manager
New GM has worked across the Middle East over the last 20 years and is the second time he has worked for the group
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
Read moreHospitality sector is set for unprecedented changes
Technology, younger traveller demographic and rise of newer feeder markets fuelling the changes
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