IHG installs innovative lighting tech to help guests sleep better

IHG installs innovative lighting tech to help guests sleep better

This versatile, dual-spectrum luminaire can help you to effortlessly bring energy-efficient, circadian lighting right to your hotel room.

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sbe to open first SLS Property in Dubai, SLS Dubai Hotel & Residences in Q3 2020

sbe to open first SLS Property in Dubai, SLS Dubai Hotel & Residences in Q3 2020

The 75-story tower will be comprised of 254 hotel rooms, 371 residential units, 321 hotel apartments and will be one of the tallest hotels in the region.

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Emaar to launch ‘Dubai Stars’ in Downtown Dubai

Emaar to launch ‘Dubai Stars’ in Downtown Dubai

Dubai Stars at its completion will have over 10,000 stars, about four times the number of stars than Hollywood walk of Fame.

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HN exclusive: Mandarin Oriental to strengthen its foothold in the MENA region

HN exclusive: Mandarin Oriental to strengthen its foothold in the MENA region

Following the opening of Mandarin Oriental, Doha and Mandarin Oriental Jumeira in Dubai, HN had an exclusive conversation with Christoph Mares, COO of Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group to discuss the chain’s upcoming plans for the region.  He explained that Mandarin Oriental, Doha in Qatarl blends chic and contemporary design with touches...

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Delivery Hero buys Zomato in the UAE

Delivery Hero buys Zomato in the UAE

The acquisition will add 1.2 MM monthly orders and c. USD 2 MM monthly revenue to Delivery Hero’s MENA business and will strengthen its leadership position in the UAE. The acquisition will be fully funded by an acquisition facility.

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Plug and Play launches new hospitality acceleration program in Abu Dhabi

Plug and Play launches new hospitality acceleration program in Abu Dhabi

Plug and Play’s Travel & Hospitality Innovation Platform was founded in 2016 at their Silicon Valley headquarters, focused on discovering, supporting and scaling disruptive technologies that are reshaping the future of travel.

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Tourism boost expected in Lebanon following lift of the Saudi travel ban

Tourism boost expected in Lebanon following lift of the Saudi travel ban

“We are awaiting for the travel ban to be lifted by the UAE, and this is a announcement we anticipate in a month or so,” Achkar said.

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More hotel rooms are underway in the Middle East

More hotel rooms are underway in the Middle East

446 properties are under construction in the Middle East and will be adding over 127,000 rooms to the region’s inventory.

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70 percent of travelers use online review sites

70 percent of travelers use online review sites

55 percent used the service because it enabled comparison of multiple accommodation options.

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