Emaar to debut 'Dubai Stars' walk of fame in October 2019

The first phase of Dubai Stars will be unveiled in October at a mega event to be attended by 400 celebrities who will launch their stars

Drees & Sommer launches global hospitality division in the UAE

Drees & Sommer launches global hospitality division in the UAE

The new division will provide a full service offering for investors and owners

Dubai Tourism launches B2B attractions marketplace

Dubai Tourism launches B2B attractions marketplace

B2B Attractions Marketplace supports Dubai's goal of becoming the world’s most visited and revisited destination by 2025

Dukes Dubai to be managed by Barcelo Hotel Group

Dukes Dubai to be managed by Barcelo Hotel Group

The hotel will be rebranded under Barcelo's Royal Hideaway Luxury Hotels & Resorts

Abu Dhabi hospitality investment company enters Swiss market

Abu Dhabi hospitality investment company enters Swiss market

The hospitality investment unit of Abu Dhabi's Lulu Group, Twenty14 Holdings (T14H), marks its entry into mainland Europe

Abu Dhabi National Hotels (ADNH) eyes purchase of Dubai hotels

Abu Dhabi National Hotels (ADNH) eyes purchase of Dubai hotels

ADNH and First Abu Dhabi Bank have signed a loan facility agreement worth US$435.67m

Dur Hospitality supports hotel training initiatives for Saudi nationals

Dur Hospitality supports hotel training initiatives for Saudi nationals

Plans in place to attract young national talent to the hospitality industry, with a focus on hotels

Jumeirah's first eco-conscious resort on Saadiyat Island Abu Dhabi finally opens

Jumeirah's first eco-conscious resort on Saadiyat Island Abu Dhabi finally opens

Resort partners with Dubai-based Trust Your Water to help reduce plastic use, as well as preserving the protected sand dunes

Key considerations for owners when de and re-flagging hotels

Key considerations for owners when de and re-flagging hotels

The past 18 months have seen some high profile examples of hotels changing their brand

News analysis: A shift in owner-operator relationship in the Middle East

News analysis: A shift in owner-operator relationship in the Middle East

As the UAE hotel market gets more competitive, owner/operator relationships grow increasingly strained

New contender mulls possible bid for Radisson Hotel Group

New contender mulls possible bid for Radisson Hotel Group

HNA could earn at least US $2 billion (Dh7.34 billion) from the sale, reports suggest

Hilton said to replace Marriott as operator of Dubai's Habtoor City hotels

Hilton said to replace Marriott as operator of Dubai's Habtoor City hotels

Following news that The St Regis Dubai, W Dubai Habtoor City and The Westin Dubai Al Habtoor City will be transferred to Al Habtoor from July 31, the hotels will be taken over by Hilton hotels

A.A.Al Moosa says three Palm Jumeirah hotels to open by Q1 2019 in Dubai

A.A.Al Moosa says three Palm Jumeirah hotels to open by Q1 2019 in Dubai

Hilton The Palm, Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, and Marriott the Palm will add 1,500 rooms and suites to Dubai's portfolio

Prince Alwaleed, Ashkenazy sue majority owners over sale of New York's Plaza Hotel

Prince Alwaleed, Ashkenazy sue majority owners over sale of New York's Plaza Hotel

Hotel owners accused of reneging on a deal that gives right of first refusal on the sale of the property

Dubai's Khan and Hakim out, Ashkenazy and Prince Al Waleed swoop in to buy Plaza hotel

Dubai's Khan and Hakim out, Ashkenazy and Prince Al Waleed swoop in to buy Plaza hotel

Ashkenazy Acquisition and Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal's Kingdom Holding Co have excercised their right of first refusal to match a $600m offer

AccorHotels to buy Movenpick Hotels & Resorts for US $566m

AccorHotels to buy Movenpick Hotels & Resorts for US $566m

The transaction is set to be completed by second half of 2018, Movenpick confirms


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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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