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
Romantic escapism at The Palace
ATN checked into one of Dubai's newest properties, The Palace, The Old Town, to experience a 'Romantic Escapism' package.
Should outlet managers take more responsibility?
For expatriates, all-you-can-eat brunches are a well-loved part of the 'Dubai lifestyle', while for the hotel restaurants that host them, the events are significant revenue generators.
Building costs create questions
Hotel industry expert Guy Wilkinson takes a look at the rising cost of construction in the region and the impact it will have on the expected pipeline projections of developers and operators.
A measured ascent
A buzz has been building around Qatar as a business hub, but is there any broader tourism potential?
Watering your profits
With experts agreeing that wet areas are essential spa facilities, the next stage is to establish how they should best be implemented and utilised to maximise revenues.
Timeshare vs hotels
New legislation has seen a number of timeshare developments get off the starting block this year. But what does this mean for existing hotel operators? Sarah Campbell looks at the upcoming resort projects and how this could impact hotel profits in new ?timeshare friendly' destinations.
Bottling up the hotel's responsibility
Dubai may have a reputation for being a 'party city', but hoteliers need to be careful of the consequences of this image.
Educate by experience
The need for the region's burgeoning attractions industry to focus on education as well as entertainment has been highlighted following the launch of several exciting leisure venues.
Growing trend towards meetings and events specialisation within hospitality
It is very important that students going out into the hospitality industry have a very broad business background as well as specialised knowledge in courses related to meetings, conferences and banqueting.
Tripping the light fantastic
With high-end properties popping up all over the Middle East, hotels face an ongoing challenge to shine.
Swinging incentives
ADTA has earmarked golf as a key driver in the emirate's business tourism development.
Managing food safety
JohnsonDiversey Consulting regional director Abdul Rashid tackles ISO implementation.
A competitive world
The region's interior design industry is tasked with constantly devising original concepts.
Honeymoons with a difference
A honeymoon package should be an easy sell and a lucrative one if agents take time to ask questions.
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