In the recent Middle East hotel construction pipeline report by analysts at Lodging Econometrics (LE), the region continues to show rapid pipeline expansion in the second quarter of 2018 with the highest counts since 2007 when LE first began recording. @LodgingEconomet
Hospitality Experts Gather for HFTPÕs Second European HITEC
European counterpart of HFTPÕs HITEC offered stellar education, exhibitor experience disappointing
HFTP Announces Dates and Location for Second Annual HITEC Dubai
Save the date for December 5-6, 2018 at the Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai, UAE
Marriott International expands Middle East & Africa portfolio
In the next five years, the company plans to increase its portfolio in the region by 50 percent, debut additional brands and add 30,000 new jobs. @MarriottIntl
Frasers Hospitality doubles Middle East portfolio
Arrival in Riyadh and Muscat marks the entry into new markets of Saudi Arabia and Oman. These will be followed by more openings in Jeddah, Al Khobar, Dubai and Kuwait, bringing portfolio in the region to 13 properties across 8 cities. @FraserSuitesSG
Middle East hospitality recognised in Smart Hotel Awards at the 20th Hotel Technology Summit
Over 150 hospitality professionals gathered to support the awards this year, where exceptional hotels were recognised for their achievements across four categories.
Santosh Iyer named Regional Director of Sales India & Middle East for Absolute Hotel Services
Iyer joins AHSI with over 16 years to extensive sales experience, most recently a three-year stint at one of the busiest airport hotels, The Orchid Mumbai.
Rosewood Hotel Group adds two senior appointments to Development team
Mr. Hicham Hassouni has joined Rosewood as Vice President – Development, Middle East and Mr. Robby Qiu as Vice President – Development, China.
First edition of HITEC Dubai will be hosted by HFTP and Naseba in 2017
Wth the introduction of HITEC Dubai, the platform will become accessible to buyers from the lucrative Middle Eastern tourism and hospitality market, currently worth over 75 billion USD.
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.
