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Starwoods Hotels & Resorts Targets 100 Hotels in Middle East by 2020
Thursday, April 28, 2016From the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC) in Dubai, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announced that it is on track to grow its portfolio in the Middle East to 100 hotels by 2020. This follows five new deal signings that will add over 1,200 rooms in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar. … Starwoods Hotels & Resorts Targets 100 Hotels in Middle East by 2020
EXCLUSIVE: Issam Kazim speaks to Aviamost
Wednesday, April 27, 2016Host of new mid-market hotels – encouraged by Dubai Tourism-led incentives are expanding options for visitors; Chinese market grosses 30% in 2015 In an exclusive interview with Aviamost the CEO of DTCM, Issam Kazim revealed successful incentives boosting the 3 and 4 star hotel segment. Says Dubai on track to reach ambitious target of 20… EXCLUSIVE: Issam Kazim speaks to Aviamost
INTERVIEW Rotana’s ambitious expansion plans
Wednesday, April 27, 2016One of the leading hotel management companies within the region, Rotana’s aggressive expansion plans are seeing the company grow from 2 properties in 1993 to a total of 100 by 2020, with several further properties planned for opening and new projects in the pipeline. Aviamost’s Managing Director Fady Boustany met with CEO Omer Kaddouri, President and Chief… INTERVIEW Rotana’s ambitious expansion plans
GM of Madinat Jumeirah Margaret Paul talks to Aviamost. Reservations are open for Madinat’s newest hotel now!
Wednesday, April 27, 2016Madinat Jumeirah’s newest hotel Jumeirah Al Naseem, Arabic for ‘sea breeze’ is one of Dubai’s most anticipated launches in 2016. Marking the completion of one of the world’s leading luxury resorts, the construction of the 430-room ‘resort within a resort’ is well underway, with reservations opened from 29 March 2016 for stays after 1 October… GM of Madinat Jumeirah Margaret Paul talks to Aviamost. Reservations are open for Madinat’s newest hotel now!
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (TDA) announces strategic partnership with Ctrip, China’s largest online travel agency
Wednesday, April 27, 2016Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (TDA) and Ctrip Destination Marketing have this week announced a strategic cooperative marketing agreement aimed at promoting the Emirate as a new destination for Chinese tourists. The agreement was signed at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) and will run initially from 1st May 2016 until 30th April 2017. The co-marketing… Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (TDA) announces strategic partnership with Ctrip, China’s largest online travel agency
A world of luxury at Kempinski Ajman
Tuesday, April 26, 2016Offering the perfect getaway in the UAE, Kempinski Ajman is the first 5-star hotel in the Middle East and Africa region established 18 years ago where a world of luxury unfolds. Highly popular among Russian and CIS markets, it also has the highest number of repeat guests for whom it is a home away from… A world of luxury at Kempinski Ajman
The St. Regis Dubai names signature suite after Sir Winston Churchill
Tuesday, April 26, 2016Located on the top floors, the 913-square-metre three-bedroom suite displays paintings and art from the Churchill archives, special courtesy of the Churchill Heritage Ltd. Aviamost spoke to Ignace Bauwen Complex GM St. Regis Dubai at ATM 2016 to know more about this high-end destination in Al Habtoor City Tell us about the vision behind your… The St. Regis Dubai names signature suite after Sir Winston Churchill
BSI lays down guidelines for tapping into eco tourism
Tuesday, April 26, 2016BSI lays down guidelines for tapping into eco tourism ATM 2016 seminar session highlights benefits for travel and tourism related organisations in the region in adopting international best practice standards; underlines DCTCM’s Green Tourism Initiatives as emirate looks to lead pursuit environmentally sustainable tourism BSI, the world-leading business standards company and respected international certification body,… BSI lays down guidelines for tapping into eco tourism
Industry leaders map out sustainable future of UAE tourism
Tuesday, April 26, 2016New ATM Global Stage opens with high profile panel session on future outlook for UAE tourism; each emirate to focus on own USPs but committed to shared vision for sustainable growth The Future of the UAE as a Global Tourism Hub was the headline session opener for the all-new Global Stage at ATM 2016 yesterday… Industry leaders map out sustainable future of UAE tourism
Dubai Opera offers glimpse of inaugural season programme in August
Tuesday, April 26, 2016Destined to be the performing arts hub of the Middle East, Dubai Opera is the city’s first purpose–‐built multi–‐format performing arts theatre situated in the heart of Downtown Dubai. It is set to be the centre stage of all arts and home to all genres from ballet classical to musicals and theatre, comedy, family, rock,… Dubai Opera offers glimpse of inaugural season programme in August
