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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
28 Apr 2016
51% 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 a new breed of trendy and tech-friendly mid-market hotel brands, was the focus of a dedicated PwC-hosted panel session today (Wednesday, 27 April 2016), with a line-... Read More
Starwoods Hotels & Resorts Targets 100 Hotels in Middle East by 2020
28 Apr 2016
From 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. Starwood will also open five hotels in 2016 across the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
“The Middle East continues to be one of Starwood’s fastest... Read More
EXCLUSIVE: Issam Kazim speaks to Aviamost
27 Apr 2016
Host 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 million tourists by 2020 as 2015 witnessed 7 ½% growth reaching 14.2 million tourists to Dubai with Chinese market seeing unprecedented growth of 30... Read More
INTERVIEW Rotana’s ambitious expansion plans
27 Apr 2016
One 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 Executive of Rotana Hotels at ATM 2016 to know more about its plans for the future
How was the 2015 for Rotana? We know that... Read More
GM of Madinat Jumeirah Margaret Paul talks to Aviamost. Reservations are open for Madinat’s newest hotel now!
27 Apr 2016
Madinat 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 2016. The Aviamost team headed by Editor in Chief Rita Boustany met and spoke to the General Manager of Madinat Jumeirah Margaret Paul during ATM 2016... Read More
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (TDA) announces strategic partnership with Ctrip, China’s largest online travel agency
27 Apr 2016
Ras 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 partnership will generate significant awareness about Ras Al Khaimah in China and is aimed at increasing Chinese outbound... Read More
A world of luxury at Kempinski Ajman
26 Apr 2016
Offering 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 home. Aviamost team met the General Manager of Kempinski Ajman Kai Schukowski at the ATM 2016 to know its plans for the Chinese market
We know you are one of the oldest established... Read More
The St. Regis Dubai names signature suite after Sir Winston Churchill
26 Apr 2016
Located 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 property.
We are creating the vision of the Chairman in the destination of Dubai. Al Habtoor City has three components: the hospitality... Read More
BSI lays down guidelines for tapping into eco tourism
26 Apr 2016
BSI 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, provided a compelling case for organisations in the region... Read More
Industry leaders map out sustainable future of UAE tourism
26 Apr 2016
New 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 (Monday, 25 April 2016), as eight of the Emirate’s leading tourism and hospitality minds shared their experience and insight into opportunities for sustained future sector growth... Read More
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