No firm rules of hotel refurbishment cycle, says expert
H+A co-founder and architect David Lessard tells Commercial Interior Design that if a hotel is being refurbed within three years "you likely got something wrong"
IHG, Marriott to do away with tiny shampoo bottles
The tiny room amenities will be replaced with large wall-mounted individual pumps, according to a report by Lonely Planet Travel News
UAE's Bin Majid Hotels & Resorts signs with SiteMinder
SiteMinder will streamline the distribution of Bin Majid properties to online booking channels
Media One transitions to IDeaS' latest revenue management platform
Independent Dubai hotel chooses IDeaS G3 RMS for revenue strategy
Carlson Rezidor and IDeaS partner for revenue management
The aim of the partnership is to increase revenue performance across the group's seven brands and 1,100 hotels
Technology key to sustaining F&B outlets: experts
Restaurants need to keep pace with apps and embrace home delivery platforms, regional experts say
Joi ties with Jones the Grocer and Lime Tree Cafe
Online gifting platform has signed agreements with local food suppliers, expanding its offerings to the region
Bateel International debuts in Qatar
Six new locations have been confirmed by gourmet dates and confectionary retailer Bateel
Ajman Tourism launches smartphone app
Visit Ajman app released by Ajman tourism authority promoting the emirate
Rational International presents SelfCookingCenter
World premiere for the smallest Rational: the SelfCookingCenter XS, with dimensions of 55.5cm deep, 65.5cm wide and 56.7cm high
Manitowoc targets 'untapped' mid-market sector
Manitowoc Foodservice is 'continually advancing' its research and development as it targets future growth into the Middle East budget and mid-market hospitality sector
Guest Supply to launch new mid-market collections
Guest Supply is set to build on its commitment to the Middle East mid-market hospitality sector
A. Ronai to support first Hotelier Express Summit
Keeping pace with market trends, the Uniforms by Ronai catalogue will showcase updates and improvements on existing designs and fabrics
Golden Sands Hotel Apartments refurbished
Dubai-based Golden Sands 3 has undergone refurbishments and will unveil special packages for the winter season
Roda Hotels joins with Cisco for digital strategy
Tech support provider has partnered with the Dubai-based hotel operator to implement a digital strategy for its properties
Marriott debuts new distribution & booking system
Marriott has partnered with Sabre Hospitality Solutions to develop and launch this new platform for more than 4,200 Marriott properties around the world