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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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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

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