IHG to debut Hotel Indigo in Oman with a 176-room property

IHG to debut Hotel Indigo in Oman with a 176-room property

Established in 2004, Hotel Indigo now has a presence in more than 20 countries with over 120 hotels and over 100 hotels in the pipeline.

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IHG announces the retirement of Pascal Gauvin MD, IMEA and appointment of a new leadership

IHG announces the retirement of Pascal Gauvin MD, IMEA and appointment of a new leadership

Gauvin was appointed as COO of IMEA in 2011 and MD of IMEA in 2017. He has been with IHG for over 28 years of his 40-year career in hospitality.

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How To Franchise Your Hotel

How To Franchise Your Hotel

With Abu Dhabi National Hotels franchising four of its properties in 2019 and Aldar franchising six in the same year, the “franchise your hotel” run has officially started in the UAE. We get the lowdown on how lucrative franchising can be from Giuliano Gasparini, head of hospitality at Aldar Properties.

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What is the role of third-party management firms during and after COVID-19?

What is the role of third-party management firms during and after COVID-19?

Hotel owners are increasingly looking for opportunities for cost savings and seek more flexibility when it comes to hotel management contracts.

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318-room Al Jaddaf Rotana set for November 2020 opening

318-room Al Jaddaf Rotana set for November 2020 opening

The property will encompass five dining venues, a fitness and wellness center and an outdoor swimming pool as well as six meeting rooms.

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New General Manager appointed for Yas Plaza Hotels

New General Manager appointed for Yas Plaza Hotels

Prior to Aldar, Saurabh was the General Manager of Operations at the world’s largest Sheraton with 4,001 rooms and the 400-room St. Regis in Macau.

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How Four Seasons is re-imagining remote working and schooling

How Four Seasons is re-imagining remote working and schooling

Different hotel brands are attempting to come up with innovative solutions to cope with the unusual conditions COVID-19 has forced. Four Seasons are surely avant-garde in this area.

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Solution: 3 ideas hotels should consider as they welcome back guests

Solution: 3 ideas hotels should consider as they welcome back guests

Now that we think about human contact and cleanliness differently, how must hotels rethink the guest  experience so that guests feel comfortable to be in a public setting again? 

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New GM appointed at Rose Rayhaan by Rotana, Dubai

New GM appointed at Rose Rayhaan by Rotana, Dubai

In 2013, Ali joined Rotana Hotel Management Corporation as Head of Sales – Travel Trade and in 2017 was promoted as GM, Rosh Rayhaan by Rotana in Riyadh.

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Nofa Resort Riyadh, A Radisson Collection Hotel, is now open

Nofa Resort Riyadh, A Radisson Collection Hotel, is now open

Known as a premium lifestyle collection, with unique locations, Radisson Collection Hotels offer the ultimate template for contemporary living.

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