UAE News
INTERVIEW Chinese market among top 3 to Yas Island in 2015!
Thursday, April 28, 2016An emerging tourism and entertainment destination located within a 30 minute drive of the UAE capital, Yas Island drew 25 million tourists in 2015 and is highly popular among Chinese tourists. It is home to the state-of-the-art Yas Marina Circuit, the Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld boasting some of the world’s most unique attractions… INTERVIEW Chinese market among top 3 to Yas Island in 2015!
Flydubai is Best Stand for Doing Business at ATM 2016!
Thursday, April 28, 2016Among five exhibitors to come out on top in Best Stand Awards Popular awards programme recognises exhibitor creativity and investment in five independent categories; judging panel of top industry and design professionals select the most eye-catching and innovative stands; winners are now being put to the public vote for the People’s Choice Award The hotly… Flydubai is Best Stand for Doing Business at ATM 2016!
The Great Mid-Market Hotel Debate set to rage on through 2020 as PwC flags the region’s need to fast track sector development in this segment
Thursday, April 28, 201651% of all Dubai hotels in mid-market segment versus 89% in New York; PwC research released at ATM 2016 touts construction figure of US$80k per room as incentive for developers looking for solid returns in high demand segment The influence of Millennials and their preference for quality over luxury, as well as the rise of… The Great Mid-Market Hotel Debate set to rage on through 2020 as PwC flags the region’s need to fast track sector development in this segment
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
