Majid Al Futtaim CEO for hotels wants more third-party operator concepts in the region
Majid Al Futtaim CEO Jalil Mekouar suggested third-party operators during a discussion panel at the Great GM Debate
GM Debate 2017 platinum sponsor Coffee Planet expands further
New coffee cupping room in Coffee Planet's Dubai-based roastery, along with a new range of single origin coffees
Le Meridien Dubai confirmed as GM Debate 2017 venue
The agenda for the eighth annual Great GM Debate was created with the input from hoteliers in the region
PHOTOS: Meet the Great GM Debate 2017 advisory panel
Six hoteliers gathered together at Jumeirah Emirates Towers to discuss the most pressing issues facing the hospitality industry, and provide input for the Great GM Debate 2017 agenda
Hoteliers positive about rise in demand for Dubai
Expo 2020 will directly and indirectly prop up tourism numbers, revealed experts
Hilton boss highlights opportunities for hoteliers
Hilton Worldwide's Rudi Jagersbacher said there are many touch-points for hoteliers to be aware of, including women in managerial roles, upgrading properties, and localisation programmes
Planning key to making hotel restaurants a success
Including a separate access for the outlet is one requirement to plan for ahead of time, experts advised
Expert calls for Emiratisation encouragement
Roya International founder Ahmed Ramdan spoke at the Hotelier Middle East Great GM Debate with a view to encouraging long-term sustainability in the workforce
UAE's MICE progress needs unity from stakeholders
Operators feel they are missing out on the lucrative MICE sector, and believe all stakeholders need a unified approach to attract inbound tourists
PHOTOS: Hotelier Great GM Debate 2016 panels
The seventh annual Hotelier Great GM took place on September 27, at the Conrad Dubai. We take a look at snapshots of the discussions and on-stage interviews at the debate
Leon Larkin introduces GM association at GM Debate
Hotelier Middle East's Great GM Debate took place on September 27 at Conrad Dubai
Hoteliers should avoid dropping rates, says expert
During the Great GM Debate 2016, Kerzner's Thibault Paquet assessed the damaged caused to hotel revenue by dropping room rates as a short term fix
Dubai's hotel market showing signs of maturity
Hoteliers speaking at the Great GM Debate 2016 have cautioned against dropping rates in a maturing hospitality market
Hotelier's Great GM Debate 2016 kicks off in Dubai
The annual conference, now in its seventh edition, began this morning at the Conrad Dubai
EAHM Dubai debuts Executive Certificate programme
The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management Dubai will be at the Hotelier Middle East Great GM Debate at the Conrad Dubai on September 27
Duetto to showcase new technologies at GM Debate
The Hotelier Middle East Great GM Debate is set to take place on September 27 at the Conrad Dubai