Dubai hotel occupancy almost 100% on NYE
STR's preliminary December data for Dubai indicates 97.1% occupancy on New Year's Eve, 2% up on previous year
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Hyatt Regency Dubai & Galleria appoints general manager
David Harb moves from Grand Hyatt Dubai, and previously worked for Hayatt worldwide.
Address Boulevard appoints executive chef
French national Gautier Gaschi brings 21 years to the role, including Michelin-star experience
Zain Bahrain and Gulf Hotels Group expand partnership
Telecommunications provider to provide telecom services to the group’s latest property
Radisson Dubai Deira Creek appoints senior PR and marketing manager
Peruvian national Clara De Lama has worked in Europe and the UAE
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 |
Dubai's MICE bid wins up 24% from 2017
The business event wins in 2018 will deliver an estimated US$326.75m to the city over the next few years
Recruitment: Hidden talents
Polished CVs and a mix of practical experience and higher education qualifications are needed to get ahead on the job
Jannah Burj Al Sarab appoints new chief executive officer
The appointment comes ahead of the “influx of Muslim travellers to the region”
Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh appoints F&B director
Alvaro Acebal brings 'years of global experience' to his new role in Saudi Arabia
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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