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	To unsubscribe from this e-newsletter please reply to sender with `UNSUBSCRIBE` in the subject line.   Friday 6 April 2012   TOP STORY » Hotels cash in on Pearl Qatar alcohol ban by Louise Birchall Thirsty clients bee-lined for hotels after Pearl outlets lost licences Read more... •  Qatar's booze ban could trigger GCC-wide crackdown •  Qatar's $5.5bn resort would abide by alcohol ban •  Qatar restaurants' profits slump after alcohol ban NEWS » EXCLUSIVE: Four Seasons to open 7 hotels this year Three openings in China plus Baku, Russia, Africa and Toronto relaunch World's first upside-down hotel to open in Dubai Guests strap themselves into beds in 100-key Topsy Turvy Dubai Hotel Al Barari launches concept restaurant 'The Farm' Local produce to be promoted in 'eco-conscious' environment in Dubai EXCLUSIVE: Cristal signs Lebanon and KSA hotels Abu Dhabi-based group to manage two hotels close to Beirut and Riyadh Dubai pizzeria's world first for food ordering Fridge magnet tech allows customers to order food by pushing button Caramel to open new eateries in MidEast and abroad Second restaurant to open at St. Regis Saadiyat Island in Q3 2012 Marriott may sell Edition hotels to fund expansion Hotel chain would continue to operate its three Edition properties Future uncertain for Hilton Abu Dhabi ADNH evaluates viability of 35-year old hotel as new rivals spring up Sofitel eyes sale of 13 hotels within five years Firm to sell off most of owned hotels as part of asset-light strategy EXCLUSIVE: Rotana puts three Syria hotels on hold Properties due to open in 2013 delayed indefinitely as crisis worsens Jumeirah at Etihad Towers notes conference demand Property says 2012 targets for planned events will be surpassed Photo-mad towel thieves - UAE residents abroad Survey reveals a love of Paris and inability to leave work at home Media One Dubai appoints two new recruits New executive chef and director of operations join the Dubai hotel Fraser Suites Doha opens spa and restaurant Rooftop spa includes 24/7 gym, swimming pool and two treatment rooms   FoH FOCUS » •  Qatar Tourism chief to speak at Hotelier GM Debate   Abdulla Mallala Al-Bader to address more than 100 top hoteliers BoH FOCUS » •  EXCLUSIVE: Rydges Plaza Dubai to change hands   Dubai's Chelsea Group will operate hotel from April 20; revamp planned F&B FOCUS » •  Saudi woman 'bites air hostess' during flight   Egyptian stewardess paid 'too much attention' to passenger's husband. IN DEPTH » Who should be in charge of your social media? Kubler says hotels should look past PR when it comes to being social CUISINE FOCUS: Japanese Is it time for a new take on Japanese food in MidEast restaurants? Diners demanding local fresh produce in MidEast Local sourcing snowballs as competition grows among region's outlets BULLETIN TOOLS EDITORIALS ADVERTISE To SUBSCRIBE please click here and to UNSUBSCRIBE send email to newsletter @hoteliermiddleeast.com Louise Birchall Editor, HotelierMiddleEast.com t: +971 4 444 3564 e: louise.birchall@itp.com Diarmuid O`Malley Publishing Director t: +971 4 444 3568 m: +971 50 5597339 e: dom@itp.com   MOST POPULAR » •  PHOTOS: Jebel Ali Hotel's new water sports centre •  World's first upside-down hotel to open in Dubai •  PHOTOS: Mermaids and acrobats at Hues hotel launch •  Hotels cash in on Pearl Qatar alcohol ban •  EXCLUSIVE: Four Seasons to open 7 hotels this year   PHOTOS » PHOTOS: Spotted at Stars Food and Art in Dubai Where you among the lucky foodies at Sofitel's Stars, Food & Art 2012? PHOTOS: Behind the scenes at Stars, Food and Art Seven chefs with 12 Michelin stars prep for the Sofitel event in Dubai PHOTOS: Mermaids and acrobats at Hues hotel launch The boutique Deira hotel hosted a dazzling opening party on March 27 PHOTOS: Jebel Ali Hotel's new water sports centre Launch of Dubai hotel's new WaterCooled facility went with a splash EVENTS » •  Food and Hospitality Expo   17 April - 19 April, Bahrain •  Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC)   28 April - 30 April, Dubai •  Arabian Travel Market (ATM)   30 April - 3 May, Dubai •  The Hotel Show   15 May - 17 May, Dubai JOBS » •  Reservations Sales Agent   Company : Discover the World Marketing Location :Dubai,United Arab Emirates •  Sales Manager - Middle East   Company : Discover the World Marketing Location :Dubai,United Arab Emirates •  Regional Catering Manager   Company : Emirates Location :Dubai,United Arab Emirates