Sheraton Grand Hotel to go dark for one hour as part of Earth Hour

Sheraton Grand Hotel, Dubai will go dark for one hour on March 30, as part of the Earth Hour 2019 initiative

Can sustainable tourism benefit the mid-market?

Can sustainable tourism benefit the mid-market?

With a seminar line-up focusing on opportunities in sustainable tourism at this year's Arabian Travel Market 2016, what is preventing the budget and mid-market sector from capitalising on this growing trend?

Sustainability directs hotel consumers' choices

Sustainability directs hotel consumers' choices

Panellists at the Qatar Hospitality Summit have said that while some ignore sustainability, others book rooms on the basis of green initiatives

Doha hotel honoured by Green Globe for fourth year

Doha hotel honoured by Green Globe for fourth year

Movenpick Hotel West Bay Doha has achieved certification for green best practice at the property for four consecutive years

Kuwait to promote tourism to diversify income

Kuwait to promote tourism to diversify income

Kuwait's tourism sector viewed as a way to create more opportunities for young people

Madinat Jumeirah reduces carbon footprint

Madinat Jumeirah reduces carbon footprint

New composting unit and oil filtration unit helps hotel save on operating costs while reducing carbon footprint

Starbucks finds solution to food waste

Starbucks finds solution to food waste

Starbucks has taken inspiration from employees at US stores to reduce the number of meals thrown away each day

Oryx Rotana reduces waste, saves US $37K

Oryx Rotana reduces waste, saves US $37K

As part of the Rotana Earth programme, Oryx Rotana Doha has encouraged staff to reduce food waste

DTCM to launch new Green Tourism Programme

DTCM to launch new Green Tourism Programme

Dubai Green Tourism Programme (DGTP) to be launched in recognition of growing need for sustainable tourism initiatives

Oasis Eco Resort in UAE to be 'world's greenest'

Oasis Eco Resort in UAE to be 'world's greenest'

Eco Resort Group is developing the project, which has been designed by UK-based Baharash Architecture

Sheraton MOE achieves 17.5% drop in water usage

Sheraton MOE achieves 17.5% drop in water usage

Sheraton Dubai, Mall of the Emirates Hotel has achieved significant green savings due to new sustainable practices implemented over the last year

Centro Capital Centre earns ISO 14001 certificate

Centro Capital Centre earns ISO 14001 certificate

Property becomes first among Rotana's Centro brand to acquire the environmental certification

Vito AG wins innovation and sustainability award

Vito AG wins innovation and sustainability award

Start-up maps 15-year road to success with firm claiming Gulfood award will spur the company on

Oman, Park Inn hotels to observe Earth Hour

Oman, Park Inn hotels to observe Earth Hour

Park Inn hotels in Oman will celebrate the annual WWF Earth Hour with a series of tailored events for in-house guests

Electric car charging option at Movenpick hotel

Electric car charging option at Movenpick hotel

Movenpick Hotel Ibn Battuta Gate Dubai has an electric car charger available on-site, with the support of owning company Seven Tides

Purchasing power: Shreekar Venkatesan

Purchasing power: Shreekar Venkatesan

Purchasing mandager at Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai on sourcing environmentally friendly products


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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

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Product Focus: Aliseo's Nexxus

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Product Focus: LaCimbali S20

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