Hospitality

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Farnek expands hospitality division with strategic sales appointment

PR News Desk 19/09/2024

Leading UAE-based smart and green facilities management (FM) company Farnek has appointed Omar Zahedah as Business Development Manager for its expanding hospitality division. With more than 16 years’ experience in the hotel and catering sector, bilingual Jordanian national Zahedah, will be

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Hyatt to Acquire Standard International and its Iconic Hotel Brands, The Standard and Bunkhouse Hotels

PR News Desk 22/08/2024

Hyatt today announced the planned acquisition of the brands and most of the affiliates ofpioneering lifestyle company Standard International, parent company of The Standard and Bunkhouse Hotels brands. This move enhances Hyatt’s position as the leader in the industry’s premier lifestyle space, building on both its organic growth and a series of acquisitions that quintupled

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The Epitome of Culinary Excellence Meets World-Class Hospitality

PR News Desk 19/08/2024

As the summer slowly draws to a close, cherish the last of those sun-soaked moments complemented by exquisite culinary delights. Nestled in the heart of the holy city, Address Jabal Omar Makkah beckons guests to experience the seamless fusion of ancient Arabian charm and contemporary opulence that exquisitely blends tradition with modernity. Boasting a dynamic

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Redefine your corporate stay with Novel Hotel City Center

PR News Desk 09/08/2024

Novel Hotel City Center, a 4-star downtown hotel in Abu Dhabi, offers corporate guests an exceptional blend of personalized service and authentic Arabian hospitality at the heart of the capital. Situated in the vibrant commercial district of Hamdan street, Novel Hotel City Center is ideally positioned for business travelers. The hotel features 207 elegantly designed […]

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Barceló Hotel Group Invests Over $400 Million For Global Expansion Strategy

News Desk 07/05/2024

Barceló Hotel Group, the leading Spanish hospitality management company, reveals its 2024 global expansion strategy with a robust pipeline of new property openings in new and existing key source markets, totalling an investment of over $400 million. In 2024, Barceló Hotel Group also extends its presence in the Middle East, Africa and Türkiye (MEAT) region, […]

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Slow travel, sustainability and technology highlighted as future global tourism trends

News Desk 06/05/2024

Travel & tourism experts from across the industry convened at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2024 Future Stage this morning to discuss the complexities of navigating the transformation of hospitality. Slow travel, a movement that encompasses sustainable travel, mindful travel, and low-impact travel, sustainable practices and the use of AI and data to enhance the […]

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Khalidia Palace Hotel by Morouj Gloria Redefines Hospitality

News Desk 02/05/2024

Khalidia Palace Hotel by Morouj Gloria, defines luxury and hospitality excellence, unveiling a range of impactful initiatives aimed at promoting environmental responsibility and conservation. With a focus on enhancing guest convenience, connectivity, and the overall customer experience, the hotel sets a new benchmark in hospitality standards. Featuring pioneering

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U By Emaar Makes Its Entry Into Saudi Arabia

PR News Desk 25/03/2024

Launches At Address Jabal Omar Makkah U By Emaar, Emaar’s loyalty programme, has expanded to Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The programme’s debut at the luxurious Address Jabal Omar Makkah marks a significant milestone, broadening the Dubai-based entity’s reach to an international clientele. Renowned for revolutionising the concept of loyalty rewards in the Arabian Gulf

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FHS Saudi Arabia puts female empowerment in the spotlight

PR News Desk 21/03/2024

Hospitality and tourism sectors targeted The upcoming Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) in Riyadh, slated from April 29 to May 1, 2024, will underscore a significant theme: the growing role of women in Saudi Arabia’s hospitality and tourism sectors. With a strong emphasis on female empowerment, the event aims to propel more women into careers within […]

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Hamad International Airport Marks One Year Since the Opening of “ORCHARD”

PR News Desk 28/11/2023

In November 2022, Hamad International Airport unveiled Phase A of its expansion plan, consisting of nine projects, including the much-anticipated indoor tropical garden, ORCHARD. Designed to go above and beyond ‘stress-free’ travelling, the latest installation of the airport’s infrastructure was set to create a space to relax, rejuvenate and recharge. With a customer first

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Majid Al Futtaim Development Partners with Sunset Hospitality Group on

PR News Desk 28/11/2023

Majid Al Futtaim has today announced the launch of Plagette 32, its latest waterfront neighbourhood featuring an intimate collection of Water Bungalows and Club Villas located in Tilal Al Ghaf, the lifestyle destination creator’s flagship community in Dubai. Located within the Tilal Al Ghaf, Plagette 32 is an exclusive residential neighbourhood consisting of 28

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Emirates Tourism Council announces formation of a private sector hospitality advisory committee

PR News Desk 09/10/2023

The Emirates Tourism Council held a meeting recently, chaired by H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Head of the Council, and attended by chairpersons and directors of all local tourism entities in the country. The meeting discussed an array of topics including the latest on the implementation of the UAE Tourism […]

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Saudi Arabia and UAE account for 90% of hospitality investment in the Middle East

Arnold Pinto 25/09/2023

The Middle East is witnessing hospitality and residential projects worth $1.9 trillion being developed across the region, with Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Egypt accounting for 90% ($1.7 trillion) of the investment table, according to new findings released as the Future Hospitality Summit takes place in Abu Dhabi, UAE (September 25-27, 2023). A study by […]

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Gates Hospitality enters employees’ enhancement pact with frntlne

Arnold Pinto 22/08/2023

Gates Hospitality, a Dubai-headquartered hospitality development company, has entered a strategic partnership with frntlne, a Melbourne, Australia-based edu-tech platform, with the aim of empowering its own employees and in turn, reshaping the hospitality sector in the UAE. Gates Hospitality owns a portfolio of international brands, and homegrown F&B concepts, and also

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Hospitality and Healthcare Firms are Committed to Cutting their Carbon Emission 

News Desk 31/03/2023

Countries and companies all over the world are taking rapid responsibility to cut carbon emissions, and the hotel and hospitality industry is not far behind. A survey from Tripadvisor states that tourists are taking action themselves. 62% of travelers are opting for more environmentally friendly hotels, food, and transportation and 69% said they intended to […]