The First Group debuts The First Collection in Dubai
The First Group has a pipeline of seven upscale and upper-midscale hotels in development in Dubai, many of which under The First Collection.
IHG to bring voco to Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah
Voco Dubai Palm Jumeirah will open in December 2021. It joins voco Dubai and the soon to open voco Bonnington Jumeirah Lakes Towers Dubai.
First 50 speakers announced for AHIC 2021, Dubai
Under the theme “Rise Together,” hotel owners, developers, investors and operators will lead debate to navigate the “Great Reset”.
ALBAIK set to debut in Dubai with a new branch at The Dubai Mall
ALBAIK, the popular Saudi concept, is entering the UAE market in collaboration with ServQuest, formed by National Holding, Abu Dhabi.
Marriott Bonvoy portfolio expands in the UAE with two new properties
The two new Aloft and Element projects add to Marriott’s inventory in the region almost 300 new hotel rooms and solidifies its presence.
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts debuts on Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah Island
It occupies the first 18 floors of The Palm Tower, a new 52-story landmark development connected to the Nakheel Mall.
Brian Voelzing appointed director of operations at Restaurant Secrets Inc.
Voelzing’s responsibilities include concept development, feasibility studies, menu engineering, and many other F&B managerial tasks.
ATM 2021: The first in-person travel and tourism event in the world since the onset of Covid-19
ATM 2021, taking place from May 16 to 19, will feature 67 conference sessions with over 145 local, regional and international speakers.
Hospitality 2020: a year to remember or one to forget?
While Covid-19 hit the hospitality industry hard, hotel markets in the Arab world produced intriguing results. Kostas Nikolaidis, Middle East and Africa executive for STR, takes a closer look at the figures to determine the real impact of the coronavirus on the Middle East’s hospitality sector.
Hunter & Barrel opens at Vida Emirates Hill, Dubai
Paying homage to the region’s history of land and sea hunting, Hunter & Barrel has opened its doors at Vida Emirate’s Hills, offering clients a range of charcoal roasted meats and vegetables, a selection of coffee and barrel-aged craft beverages.
