The opening marks the W brand’s second outpost in the Middle East, following the debut of W Doha in 2009.
IHG signs Holiday Inn Dubai Science Park
Scheduled to open in 2019, the hotel is located in Dubai Science Park, the region’s first freezone community offering facilities including office and laboratory space, as well as residential units, with the aim of creating a vibrant ‘Life Sciences’ community.
W Dubai – Al Habtoor City opens as brand’s first in the Emirate
Set within the Al Habtoor City project, the Emirate’s first fully-integrated urban resort, W Dubai – Al Habtoor City rises 33 stories above Sheikh Zayed Road, overlooking the newly built Dubai Water Canal.
Richard Lewis, the CEO of Landmark Hotels, Dubai talks with RateGain
Online reputation management tools are essential as they help hoteliers create integrated guest experiences. Each guest must be seen an individual.
Amwaj Rotana adds three to management team
The Dubai property has added Martina Hauri, Director of Human Resources, Kamal Haider, Director of Front Office and Ted Espiritu, Executive Chef, all relocating from sister hotels.
General Hotel Management to roll out mid-market brand – Tin Hotels
The Tin Hotels team aims to expand swiftly, starting with the launch of its first hotels in Dubai and Oman and over the course of the next few years, to grow within the Gulf region before reaching its target of 35 properties in 2022.
Mövenpick steps up green initiatives
More Mövenpick hotels and resorts are implementing trackable initiatives every year that contribute to the protection of natural resources and support long-term sustainability.
Mondo Hospitality recommends eRevMax for online distribution
The company has been using RateTiger Shopper and Channel Manager to monitor and optimize room rates and availability across multiple online sales channels from a single platform.
Industry Icons: Sol Kerzner and Sun City
Sun City was conjured out of an African myth by hotel and gambling magnate Solomon (Sol) Kerzner.
Andy Cuthbert appointed new GM of Jumeirah Mina A’Salam at Madinat Jumeirah
Cuthbert has been with Jumeirah Group since 2002 and he will continue his current responsibilities as GM of Conference and Events at Madinat Jumeirah and Jumeirah Hospitality.
