Marriott has two new senior appointments in the UAE
The appointments reflect the company’s new strategic direction to split its diverse portfolio into ‘Premium & Select’ and ‘Luxury’ brands.
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.
Over 10 million travelers visited Abu Dhabi last year
Abu Dhabi has seen huge advances across all areas of tourism sectors, including the cultural, business, family-focused and medical sectors, with the cruise sector providing more than 350,000 visitors to the emirate in 2018.
UAE set to welcome nine million visitors by 2023, says ATM research
Looking to acquire their share of these high-growth markets at ATM 2019, will be the tourism boards from the UAE’s seven emirates.
MENA involved in Marriott’s 2019 growth plan
To expand its luxury footprint with more than 200 properties in the development pipeline, representing 20 new countries for the company’s luxury portfolio.
New GM for The Canvas Hotel Dubai MGallery by Sofitel
A Swiss hospitality expert, Iada was entrusted with the task of spearheading the re-branding of the five-star property in July 2018 by AccorHotels.
Abu Dhabi’s Jumeirah Al Wathba Desert Resort & Spa is now open
Jumeirah Group expands portfolio in Abu Dhabi with a luxury desert resort featuring Arabian style rooms, villas with private pools and a destination spa.
Millennium Hotels & Resorts MEA open Millennium Atria Business Bay
The first phase of the opening will cover 156 apartments out of the hotel’s total 347 units, which comprise studio, one, two and three bedroom apartments.
