Hotels

Revitalising the hospitality industry

Senior executives from Viceroy, Jumeirah, Rosewood, Marriott International, and DAMAC highlighted the measures their companies are taking to ensure the safety of guests while continuing to provide superior guest experiences, at a webinar as part of its ‘Back to Business’ series. In their opening remarks, the five panellists provided Business …

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Park Inn by Radisson in Jeddah

Park Inn by Radisson, the upper midscale hotel brand that delivers stress-free experiences has announced the opening of its first hotel in Jeddah. The newest addition brings the Group’s portfolio to over 45 hotels, resorts and serviced apartments in operation and under development, accelerating Radisson Hotel Group’s expansion across the …

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Grand Millennium Tabuk opens

Prince Fahd bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, The Governor of Tabuk, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, inaugurated in the university city of the University of Tabuk the Grand Millennium Tabuk Hotel of the Higher Education Fund, in the presence of the Minister of Education and Chairman of the Board of Directors of …

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Domestic travel picking up

Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC) took place in a brand new format, addressing how the hotel industry can ‘Transform Tomorrow.’ As the hosts of the second day of AHIC at Rixos Premium JBR property, Mark Willis, CEO Middle East & Africa at Accor, shared his views about the event and …

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Sofitel Dubai JBR reopens

After a six-month period of transformation, Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah Beach welcomes its visitors back to their property to discover what they have in store for you and to indulge in French luxury and Arabian hospitality throughout your stay. The Walk, Dubai: Sofitel Jumeirah Beach, Dubai, is set under an infinite …

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UAE’s highest restaurant in RAK

RAK Leisure, (RAKL), the lifestyle subsidiary of RAK Hospitality Holding (RAKHH), will launch 1484 by Puro on October 1, 2020. The highly anticipated restaurant located atop the Jais Adventure Peak is named for its height of 1,484 metres above sea level and is the UAE’s highest restaurant offering. Located next …

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AHIC focus on future plans

The 16th edition of the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC) took place from September 29 to October 1, 2020, addressing how the hotel industry can ‘Transform Tomorrow’. The three-day event was packed with critical insights from industry leaders. Shehara Rizly The programme featured over 60 speakers and was broadcast live …

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New league of hotels

The second session of the virtual conclave had three speakers from the hospitality industry – Ahmed Obaid Al Qaseer, Chief Operating Officer, Shurooq; Alexander Suski, Associate Vice President Sales & Marketing, Millennium Hotels & Resorts Middle East, Africa and Turkey; and Philip Wooller, Area Director – Middle East & Africa, …

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Getting ready for the new normal

The outbreak of the pandemic has seen the emergence of a new normal for the travel, tourism and hospitality industries. Three industry leaders discuss the strategies, outcomes, regulations and standards which need to be implemented. Nia Niscaya, Deputy Minister for Marketing, Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, Republic of Indonesia …

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Looking at business revival post lockdown

The past few weeks have seen the hospitality industry come up with new plans and strategies like never before. Today as hotels open their doors to travellers, it will be in an era of the ‘new normal’. Stalwarts in the industry share their experiences on challenges and customer engagement during …

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