The Rezidor Hotel Group

Hotel group boss says it is 'wishful thinking' to hope room rates will recover fully.

As the Middle East's culinary reputation proves, its hotels are home to a wide variety of F&B outlets - but with this variety comes a range of issues, from competition to staff concerns. Caterer Middle East met up with some of the region's F&B directors at Park Hyatt Dubai's Traiteur restaurant to discuss the challenges.

Hotelier Middle East meets members of the engineering department to discover the nuts and bolts of the role, including advances in technology and a push to develop green operations.

Newly appointed Rezidor Hotel Group area vice president Marko Hytönen outlines the plan for new F&B concepts throughout the region and the company's brand expansion.

As Valentine's Day 2009 approaches, outlets must implement innovative, cost-efficient ideas to attract business and maximise the romantic returns.

Hotelier Middle East spoke to some of the region's leading hotel professionals to find out how their properties performed in 2008 and what industry trends they predict for 2009.

Operating companies are continuing to pursue expansion strategies across the region, with new brands and new destinations on the table.

Keeping everything under one roof can reduce planning, cut travel and save money. MIME showcases three great indoor meeting and incentive venues.

Dubai's first five-star hotel offers tourists the chance to step back in time on its Al Mansour Dhow.

As hotels insist on more exclusivity from their tableware, can manufacturers and suppliers continue to meet the demand? Lee Jamieson explores a future of increasingly bespoke products.

Across the industry, hotels are feeling thepinch of soaring food prices - and large-scale catering events have been especially affected. Could this be the end of the party? Lee Jamieson digests the issue.

The cream of Dubai's HR community met up at the Shangri-La Hotel Dubai to discuss the issues facing the region's hospitality recruitment professi4onals and agreed that retention is about more than just money.

Topping ‘best destination' lists, breaking tourist records, Egypt has gone from strength to strength.

Hoteliers are being forced to come up with innovative ways to retain staff to prevent them leaving for jobs with higher wages.

The mushrooming of new F&B concepts in hotels across the Middle East is driving operators to greater heights.

Construction workers are the focus of a charity initiative by the Radisson SAS, Dubai Media City (DMC), charity organisation Helping Hands and developer Tecom Investments.

Yasmine Mahmoudieh speaks to CID about pairing architecture with interior design and her projects in the region.

Radisson SAS Dubai Media City execs explain why the hotel's most precious commodity is its employees.

Kuwait's hotel industry is catering to a predominantly business clientele for now.

Radisson SAS Hotel looking for all-in-one mobile device to link staff communications

Restaurants across the UAE need to address retention issues to stop new developments around the region poaching staff.

Spas need to get the basics of massage right before adding variations of the therapy to treatment menus.

The Diplomat Radisson SAS Hotel Residence & Spa in Bahrain has organised a Healthy Lifestyle Weekend in partnership with Bahrain Specialist Hospital.

The region's ‘super cities' can create opportunities for surrounding cities that may have previously been overlooked. 

Radisson SAS Residence Dubai Marina's new general manager Cornelia Erhardt explains her strategy for Rezidor's first residential property in the UAE: working with heart and mind.

The Radisson SAS Hotel Dubai Deira Creek will host its very own 10-day Scandinavian Food festival from March 3-12.

It's not just tables and beds that need to look immaculate in a hotel; laundry managers are also responsible for making sure guests look up to scratch, as Hotelier Middle East discovers.

The kingdom's travel industry looks set to witness an unprecedented growth spurt.

Preparations for Valentines Day are already underway at many of Dubai's restaurants.

After the 2005 terrorism attacks, Jordan dropped off the radar for many travellers, but recent investment in the country heralds the rebirth of one of the world's most awe-inspiring destinations.

Radisson SAS Residence Dubai Marina will open in first quarter of 2008.

Saudi Arabia's religious tourism market is expected to grow by around 20% annually over the next decade and hotels in Makkah and Madinah are forecasting strong occupancy rates this year, according to The Rezidor Hotel Group, which plans to open three new properties in the holy cities by 2010.

With the Middle East's furniture industry booming, Lucy Taylor considers how hotels can keep up with the times without going over the top, and why demanding clients are a bonus.

Ras Al-Khaimah property to target corporate, government and tourist markets.

We talk to the Radisson SAS Dubai about their latest network implementation.

Radisson SAS and Park Inn, managed by The Rezidor Hotel Group in EMEA, came out top in the 2007 European Guest Satisfaction Index published by J.D. Power and Associates.

The Dubai Media City hotel is certainly an option for those seeking to inspire clients and employees.

Four-star hotel is a must for discerning business travellers but should not be overlooked by holidaymakers.

Dubai hoteliers are reporting that the introduction of Salik road tolls on Sheikh Zayed Road has not had an overly negative effect on business.

With a growing focus on responsible development and sustainable operations, The Rezidor Hotel Group's Esther Van Bemmelen explains the company's efforts to protect the environment.

This month, Hotelier Middle East talks to the region's executive housekeepers about the never-ending task of making sure their hotels stay spick and span and ready to welcome guests.

The hotel group expects to open three more Park Inns across the kingdom over the next two years.

The Italian restaurant is awarded top marks by the Italian food academy for its authenticity.

Radisson SAS Hotel Kuwait GM, Jan Petter Eilertsen, talks about rebuilding business after the first Gulf War, and why Kuwait’s hotels are going to have to make do with a smaller piece of the pie.

The food and beverage department at the Radisson SAS Hotel in Muscat had a big order last month when they were given 48 hours to prepare for the onset of Cyclone Gonu.

The Italian restaurant is set to receive an assessment from the UAE's Italian food academy.

Seeking to carve a distinct niche for themselves to complement the attractions of big brother neighbour, Dubai, the northern emirates are taking a leisurely approach to tourism development. Kathi Everden reports.

ATM Special: Hotel company is to open its first Regent branded property in the Middle East in Abu Dhabi.

Ryanair has announced a deal with Expedia Private Label to provide hotel accommodation on the low-cost airline's web site.

Creating a chic executive hotel was the top priority for IMA and the Radisson SAS.

Ongoing political upheaval is holding up the recovery of Beirut's hotel industry.

Although international travellers are still put off by its proximity to Iraq, VFR traffic and a thriving business travel market keep Kuwait's hotel rooms full.

The kitchen is no place for those that can't stand hard work. The region's chefs discuss the various day-to-day challenges they face.

One of West London's most exclusive five-star properties, The Mayfair, has undergone a £75 million (US $144.6 million) refurbishment and is more prepared than ever to welcome high profile Middle East guests this summer.

Radisson SAS Hotels & Resorts has opened the long-awaited second tower of its property in the DMC business district.

Radisson SAS Hotel Media City is looking to capitalise on its position as the first hotel in Dubai Media City when it opens a second tower this month.

The Rezidor Hotel Group announced global revenue in 2006 of EUR 707.3 million (US $930.1 million), with profit after tax of EUR 29 million (US $38.1 million).

Hotelier Middle East was at Gulfood 2007 hearing from exhibitors and visitors about their thoughts and plans for the year ahead, and their perspective on the Middle East's hotel industry.

The Rezidor Hotel Group is offering loyalty programme members the chance to offset greenhouse gas emissions from their stay at a Rezidor hotel.

This year’s Salon Culinaire saw fewer competitors take part compared to last year.

Valentine's Day is big business for hotels throughout the Middle East, and spas and food and beverages outlets region-wide have seized the opportunity to put together special packages targeted at couples.

The recent spell of bad weather across the GCC might have left pedestrians caught out, but for hotels, golf courses and other open-air leisure facilities, it was business as usual

Frontier developers in the UAE are pushing the boundaries, with a plethora of projects planned that were previously off the map in terms of leisure or corporate appeal, reports Kathi Everden

The Middle East Marketing and Branding ROI Forum, has been confirmed for March 12 and 13, 2007, at Dubai's Radisson SAS hotel

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As Radisson SAS prepared to take over the running of the Intercontinental Dubai on October 1, incoming general manager, Andreas Flückiger spoke to Hotelier Middle East about the many challenges of change management

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With no end to the number of Italian restaurants flocking to the region, the team at Certo have certainly managed to make their mark in a crowded market

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