HN Meets David Todd, head of operations, Middle East and Africa, at IHG

HN Meets David Todd, head of operations, Middle East and Africa, at IHG

While IHG has a clear strategy, well-loved brands and a robust business model, we are not immune to a crisis of this magnitude.  During this challenging time, we have stayed focused on being there for our guests.

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Minor Hotels to manage the rebranded Ibn Battuta Gate Dubai Hotel

Minor Hotels to manage the rebranded Ibn Battuta Gate Dubai Hotel

The newly rebranded property is the company’s second branded property in Dubai and its third in the United Arab Emirates. 

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Tolga Lacin promoted to Area GM for Marriott International

Tolga Lacin promoted to Area GM for Marriott International

In his new position, Lacin will oversee nine Dubai hotels including The Westin and Le Meridien Mina Seyahi, Le Meridien Dubai, Aloft and Elements hotels.

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Hyatt to debut in Cyprus with a property to open in Limassol in 2025

Hyatt to debut in Cyprus with a property to open in Limassol in 2025

The new-build beachfront resort will be situated at a Blue Flag beach east of Limassol, one of the island’s most cosmopolitan cities. 

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4 tips for hotels to succeed in a post COVID-19 world

4 tips for hotels to succeed in a post COVID-19 world

With less revenue, hoteliers need to make up ground elsewhere. The best way to boost profit is to lower operating costs and increase productivity.

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New cluster GM joins Wyndham hotels in Ajman

New cluster GM joins Wyndham hotels in Ajman

He brings in over 25 years of expertise spanning various industries with 15 years in the hospitality sector. He has been with R Hotels since 2009.

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Canopy by Hilton to debut in North Africa with a property in Morocco

Canopy by Hilton to debut in North Africa with a property in Morocco

The hotel is expected to start welcoming guests by 2024 and is the brand’s first property in Morocco and North Africa. It will have158 rooms.

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JLL’s eye on Cairo’s hotel supply

JLL’s eye on Cairo’s hotel supply

When it comes to Cairo’s hotel supply, it remained stable at 23,000 keys with no additional completions in the first quarter of 2020. 

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Rachid Bakas named resort manager for Abu Dhabi’s Anantara Sir Bani Yas Resorts

Rachid Bakas named resort manager for Abu Dhabi’s Anantara Sir Bani Yas Resorts

He will oversee three Anantara resorts on the UAE island with a total of +120 hotel rooms.

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Why It Pays To Know Hotel Data Analytics

Why It Pays To Know Hotel Data Analytics

Kostas Nikolaidis, Middle East & Africa executive for STR, examines the importance of accurate data analysis in the hospitality industry.

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