Over eight million tourists in Dubai in the first half of the year
India alone draw almost 1 million visitors to Dubai, particularly noteworthy given the severe air traffic and seat capacity challenges due to geopolitical volatilities.
Boom, bust or business as usual?
Dr. Martin Berlin, Middle East Partner and Global Deals Real Estate Leader at PwC shares his insight on two key markets
Dubai announces ‘dry day’
No alcohol will also be displayed in bars and restaurants and some outlets will be closed that offer live entertainment.
Millennium Atria Business Bay appoints Ziad El Hawi as Hotel Manager
A Lebanese national, Ziad El Hawi joins Millennium Atria Business Bay with a wealth of more than 20 years’ experience within the hospitality industry.
Amer Ammar is the new GM of Avani Hotel in Dubai
Having worked in hospitality for over 25 years, Ammar began his career in his native Jordan in 1994. In 2001, he moved to Dubai.
Waldorf Astoria expands presence in Dubai with opening of Waldorf Astoria Dubai
It joins two other Waldorf Astoria properties in the UAE:Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah and Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah.
Two senior leaders promoted at Dubai’s Kerzner International
Philippe Zuber has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer. Brett Armitage has been promoted to the new role of Chief Commercial Officer.
Third edition of ‘Futurism Programme’ launched in Dubai
Eligible projects must have an innovative tech solution in the travel and tourism space, and an MVP or pilot that’s ready to scale.
GCC’s hospitality industry to reach USD 32.5 billion in 2022
The UAE will continue to lead the GCC’s luxury hospitality segment till 2022 with 73 percent of existing luxury hotel stock.
Dubai’s maturing hospitality industry
Eying new source markets and the city’s shift towards the mid-market segment from Richard Stolz, Associate Director – Global Strategy Group of KPMG Lower Gulf Limited