How to unlock a larger share of China’s growing outbound tourist market

How to unlock a larger share of China’s growing outbound tourist market

Gulf hospitality firms can attract younger Chinese tourists with tech-enabled services and unique experiences, according to experts speaking at ATM 2019.

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IHG set to grow room count by 30% in 3-5 years

IHG set to grow room count by 30% in 3-5 years

IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group) has announced plans to grow by almost 30% (by number of rooms) in the Middle East over the next 3 to 5 years, as the company opens 37 hotels in its current pipeline.

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Survey by Disney Destinations reveals top UAE family travel trends

Survey by Disney Destinations reveals top UAE family travel trends

  The research, conducted by Disney Destinations, home to the world’s most magical entertainment and recreational destinations, examined UAE families’ key motivators and preferences and the deferring spending habits of families. Some of the key findings were:  Children are the biggest influence of holiday choices 63 percent of respondents set...

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InterContinental Phoenicia Beirut announces new ISO certification

InterContinental Phoenicia Beirut announces new ISO certification

InterContinental Phoenicia Beirut is proud to announce its recent ISO 22000:2005 certification, confirming that it meets the set of international standards issued by the International Organization for Standardization relating to food safety management. Phoenicia Hotel aims at producing safe food to its guests by providing a focus on existing food...

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Four Seasons offers guests new private jet option

Four Seasons offers guests new private jet option

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, the world’s leading luxury hospitality company, unveils plans for an all-new Four Seasons Private Jet that will take flight in early 2021, evoking the bygone glamour of air travel coupled with thoughtful, guest-centric design and five-star service in the sky. A new A321LR aircraft, part...

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Radisson Hotel group appoints Firas Mneimneh new district director western province KSA

Radisson Hotel group appoints Firas Mneimneh new district director western province KSA

Firas Mneimneh has been appointed District Director of Western Province, Saudi Arabia and General Manager of Radisson Blu Hotel, Jeddah Al Salam. A Lebanese national and a hospitality expert, Mneimneh has over 20 years of experience in hospitality management where he started the journey with Radisson SAS Aqaba, Imo Concorde Hotel Nigeria,...

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Enoteca announces Nexty partnership

Enoteca announces Nexty partnership

Enoteca and Nexty announce a strategic partnership, where Nexty, part of Fawaz Holding, is appointed the exclusive distributor of the Enoteca portfolio in Lebanon, in addition to Nexty’s current portfolio. This partnership will allow Enoteca to further expand its distribution, in full coordination with Nexty, whose market covers Lebanon with all...

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DAMAC looks to the UK though optimistic about Dubai

DAMAC looks to the UK though optimistic about Dubai

In a clear demonstration of the UK’s attractiveness as a long-term destination for foreign direct investment, DAMAC International has secured a development financing package of £175m for London’s landmark project, DAMAC Tower at Nine Elms.

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Groupe GM’s first collaboration with Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle

Groupe GM’s first collaboration with Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle

  International leader in the guest amenity industry, Groupe GM launched a luxurious fragranced amenity line in partnership with Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, an iconic French perfume expert. Born into a family of industrialists, artists and perfumers, his grandfather, Serge Heftler-Louiche, founded Parfums Christian Dior before passing on its...

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