HVS’ Hala Matar Choufany: Adapting to change is key
Creating a unique destination that focuses more on an experience rather than the guestroom décor will gain more popularity.
Radisson Blu Hotel, Ajman appoints new Director of Rooms
His new appointment will be his third stint within the Radisson Hotel Group portfolio and he is excited to return back to the family.
Rotana unveils ‘Rotana Safe Space’ program: A new contactless hospitality experience
Rotana rolled out a host of contactless services, from online check-in, check-out, menus and restaurant bookings to grab-and-go packaged food options.
Radisson RED Dubai opens new long stay apartments
The hotel, which was built with the latest AI and IoT technologies, was the first of the Radisson RED brand to launch in the Middle East.
Fathi Khogaly is the new Area Vice President at Hyatt Hotels in Dubai
Khogaly will oversee the brand’s expansion plans within Dubai including the opening of the Hyatt Centric La Mer, which is scheduled to open in 2021.
WTTC launches four ‘safe travel’ protocols for the hospitality industry
The objective is to ensure that protocols are in place with an increased focus on health, safety and social distancing guidance.
Jumeirah Al Naseem is the first hotel in the world to receive Bureau Veritas Safeguard Label
Jumeirah Group has implemented a series of protective measures in its hotels around the globe, designed to keep guests and colleagues safe.
Jannah Hotels & Resorts’ Richard Haddad: How the region is overcoming the pandemic challenges
Due to travel restrictions and booking cancellations internationally, Haddad pointed out the shift of focus to domestic travel that prompted the accommodation and business alternative.
Vision 2030: The Key to Saudi Arabia’s Tourism Success
KSA has moved to market itself as a global tourism destination with speed and ambition. Philip Wooller, area director, Middle East & Africa at STR, and speaker at the recent Saudi Arabia Hospitality Investment Conference in Riyadh, tracks the Kingdom’s achievements to date and plans for the future in an operating climate now facing unprecedented challenges.