The Case For Boutique Hotels In The Middle East
Boutique hotels are typically small, intimate establishments with stylish designs, décor and a strong identity. Featuring 10 to 100 rooms, their unique character and individualized service points are what distinguish them from traditional hotels. James Wrenn, associate director of Colliers International, explores the growing trend of boutique properties, particularly in the Middle East.
Hoteliers: Setting The Standards
Twelve influential hoteliers in the Middle East share their experiences and tell us how they stay on top of the game.
Rotana crowned ‘Best Business Hotel Chain in the Middle East’ for the third consecutive year
Globally renowned as an industry benchmark for excellence, the Business Traveller Awards are voted for by readers of the respected UK magazine and recognise the achievements and high standards set by the world’s leading hotels, airports and airlines.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
