Spanish Barcelò Hotel Group to launch its third property in the UAE

Spanish Barcelò Hotel Group to launch its third property in the UAE

The new property is just one of eight new ventures the group announced were in the pipeline for the Emirates.

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Fredrik Reinisch appointed as complex GM at Habtoor Hospitality Group in Dubai

Fredrik Reinisch appointed as complex GM at Habtoor Hospitality Group in Dubai

Al Habtoor City, Hotel Collection includes three recently rebranded hotels; the Habtoor Palace, LXR Hotels & Resorts, and the V Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton, and the Hilton Dubai Al Habtoor City.

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Chinese tourists now able to pay using UnionPay at Dubai Parks

Chinese tourists now able to pay using UnionPay at Dubai Parks

This partnership comes after the launch of the Hala China initiative, which was set up to drive investment and tourism between the UAE and China.

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Bryan Thompson appointed CEO of Abu Dhabi Airports

Bryan Thompson appointed CEO of Abu Dhabi Airports

Thompson served in a number of key executive roles across the Asia and Pacific regions.

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Gulf Hotels Group announces soft opening of its first UAE hotel

Gulf Hotels Group announces soft opening of its first UAE hotel

Gulf Hotels Group (GHG), Bahrain’s leading home-grown hospitality provider, today announced the soft opening of its first UAE property, The Gulf Court Hotel Business Bay.

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415 new properties are under development in the Middle East as per STR

415 new properties are under development in the Middle East as per STR

In the Middle East, the UAE leads the projects under development in the region, with a total of 50,000 new rooms under construction.

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14 percent growth in Ajman hotels guests stays in the first half of 2018

14 percent growth in Ajman hotels guests stays in the first half of 2018

Average return on a hotel room in the first half of this year grew by 20 percent compared to the first half of 2017.

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New MICE facilities added to Barsha’s First Central Hotel Suites

New MICE facilities added to Barsha’s First Central Hotel Suites

First Central Hotel Suites is a 524-hotel suites with large, spacious, and modern apartments.

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Three Major Projects Taking Shape In The ME

Three Major Projects Taking Shape In The ME

An interview with Hani Kafafi, CEO of Al Houda Hotels & Tourism Company, which operates in Kuwait, Cairo, UAE and Iraq, revealed details of the asset management and development company’s three current projects.

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