10 innovations spearheaded by the regional hospitality industry

Hotelier Middle East takes a look at a number of different initiatives in the regional hospitality and food & beverage industry that shows the resilience and innovation championed by hoteliers and restaurateurs

Case study: Jumeirah virtualises data centres

Case study: Jumeirah virtualises data centres

Jumeirah Group is one of the first companies in the region to roll out a software-defined network

New android hotel sales management mobile app

New android hotel sales management mobile app

It allows hoteliers to manage reservations and online sales channels on the go

Comment: Managing facilities via outsourcing

Comment: Managing facilities via outsourcing

Despite hospitality historically managing facilities in-house, outsourcing FM can actually help save money

MVP launches PSIM software for security management

MVP launches PSIM software for security management

Security solution was showcased at Hotelier's Safety & Security Summit 2015

Iris and Knowcross collaborate for Kempinski MoE

Iris and Knowcross collaborate for Kempinski MoE

Integration of valet app to KNOW Service software is aimed at increased guest satisfaction and seamless operations

Qatar's Ooredoo develops technology to help hotels

Qatar's Ooredoo develops technology to help hotels

The new suite of solutions, called 'Smart Hospitality', aims to help hotels keep guests better connected

Lutron launches myRoom for guestroom management

Lutron launches myRoom for guestroom management

The solution to save energy and enhance hotel guest experience

Commerce on the line: E-Commerce roundtable

Commerce on the line: E-Commerce roundtable

Hotelier gathered the Middle East's best minds in e-commerce and revenue management to talk about leveraging loyalty and beating OTAs

Dubai Link launches Global Travel Engine

Dubai Link launches Global Travel Engine

The new platform guarantees one million rooms daily in 1000 cities

ADVERTORIAL: Servicing the hotel of the future

ADVERTORIAL: Servicing the hotel of the future

iLumio is an electronic device connected to any TV to serve as a multimedia, entertainment and information centre for hotels guests

Amit Vyas: How to market your hotel like an OTA

Amit Vyas: How to market your hotel like an OTA

OTAs take a share of revenues, but they also deliver customers and build loyalty

Sundus Rotana slated to open in February 2017

Sundus Rotana slated to open in February 2017

Located in Muscat, the 215-key four-star business hotel will be developed by Shaksy Engineering

Accorhotels app to debut on Apple Watch

Accorhotels app to debut on Apple Watch

Part of the 'mobile first' programme, the app will allow guests to manage their stay at Accor Hotels on-the-go

Alila Jabal Akhdar gets LEED Silver certification

Alila Jabal Akhdar gets LEED Silver certification

86-key resort becomes first development in Oman to achieve the eco-label

Starwood HQ earns highest LEED certification

Starwood HQ earns highest LEED certification

Hotel operator's Connecticut offices achieve LEED Platinum status for sustainability measures


EDITOR'S CHOICE »
Oman tourism arrivals to increase 5% annually to 2023, according to ATM report
TRAVEL Oman tourism arrivals to increase 5% annually to 2023, according to ATM report

Arrivals to Oman to increase at a CAGR of 5%, fuelled by visitors from India who accounted for 21% of total arrivals in 2018

COMMENT: Saudi Arabia's giga-projects are catalysts of change
Business COMMENT: Saudi Arabia's giga-projects are catalysts of change

Giga-projects is one of six different streams created by Saudi's Public Investment Fund (PIF) around which it has structured its investment plan

Interview: Expedia's Cyril Ranque
Business Interview: Expedia's Cyril Ranque

Providing value across hotel market segments through Expedia's Lodging Partner Services

HOT PRODUCTS OF THE WEEK»
Product Focus: Duni's eco-conscious collection
Product Focus: Duni's eco-conscious collection

Stylish products made from eco-conscious materials to tap into the increasingly lucrative take-away market

Product Focus: Aliseo's Nexxus
Product Focus: Aliseo's Nexxus

The Nexxus is an aesthetic complement to today's modern bathroom

Product Focus: LaCimbali S20
Product Focus: LaCimbali S20

The LaCimbali S20 is well suited to locations with a production of about 200 cups a day


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