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Beyond the call of duty

Travel & Hospitality
Viability director and Hotelier Middle East Awards 2009 judge Guy Wilkinson gives this year's nominations shortlist his mark of approval ahead of the glamorous ceremony on October 14.



Wednesday, 14 October 2009

Mixing it up

Travel & Hospitality
The evolution of mixed-use projects has offered developers some relief amid times of crisis, says Nigel Teasdale.

Mixing it up

Monday, 12 October 2009

The countdown has begun

Travel & Hospitality
To say the industry is waiting with anticipation to learn the results of this year's Hotelier Middle East Awards is an understatement. From the 1500 nominations registered through to the thousands of comments we have received on HotelierMiddleEast.com in support of the long-listed nominees, hoteliers have been united in their eagerness to be a part of the awards.

The countdown has begun

Friday, 09 October 2009

Put the fun into F&B

Travel & Hospitality
Many Middle East F&B staff lack the passion and enthusiasm for working in the industry, says Lucy Taylor.

Put the fun into F&B

Monday, 05 October 2009

Getting up close and personal

Travel & Hospitality
Spas in Middle East hotels, especially in rapidly growing hospitality hubs such as Dubai, are immaculate, often luxurious, well-equipped and spacious, as hoteliers become increasingly aware of their importance as revenue-driving recreation facilities.

Getting up close and personal

Wednesday, 23 September 2009

The art of negotiation

Travel & Hospitality
For some, the economic downturn has provided the opportunity to renegotiate hotel-management contracts. Seven Tides — Hospitality managing director Mike Scully explains his take on this trend.

The art of negotiation

A lawyer’s word of caution

Travel & Hospitality
Trench and Associates senior partner Cynthia Trench says that owners should review budget expenditure and the reservation of rights to appoint management, but warns to exert care over termination clauses suggesting it may be worth seeking an expert opinion in such cases.

A lawyer’s word of caution

Monday, 21 September 2009

The big picture

Travel & Hospitality
Vision Hospitality Asset Management regional director for the Middle East Nigel Teasdale reviews the performance of Middle Eastern hotels in 2009 in a global and regional context.

The big picture

Saturday, 19 September 2009

Dangerous game

Travel & Hospitality
STR Global MD James Chappell warns hoteliers over the practice of slashing room rates in a downturn.

Dangerous game

Friday, 18 September 2009

The science of demand

Travel & Hospitality
Viability director Guy Wilkinson says that we should not mock the mantra 'build it and they will come'.

The science of demand

Tuesday, 15 September 2009

The thrill of the game

Travel & Hospitality
Legendary British soccer player, Kevin Keegan, explains the benefits of introducing Soccer Circus to the UAE market.

The thrill of the game

Model behaviour

Travel & Hospitality
SAA fashion show sets an example to all.

Model behaviour

Saturday, 12 September 2009

Where there’s a Will there’s a way

Travel & Hospitality
Dreams can come true. Our cover star this month, Will Whitehorn, president of Virgin Galactic, is proof of that.

Where there’s a Will there’s a way

Thursday, 10 September 2009

A taste for adventure

Travel & Hospitality
The spirit among the MidEast's chefs & consumers needs to be commended, says Lucy Taylor.

A taste for adventure

Sort out your service

Travel & Hospitality
Four Hotel Spy mystery shopper exercises reveal a lack of efficient, quality service in hotels, says Louise Oakley.

Sort out your service

Wednesday, 09 September 2009

Look out for ‘Boomer Women’

Travel & Hospitality
I was recently invited to step on board the brand new US cruise ship Celebrity Equinox, which as part of a promotional week leading up to its maiden voyage, staged two-night sailings for international media and travel trade from Southampton in the UK.

Look out for ‘Boomer Women’

Saturday, 05 September 2009

Metro - Have Your Say

Travel & Hospitality
Do you think the Dubai Metro will be a hit or will passengers give it a miss in favour of cars?


Wednesday, 19 August 2009

Bricks and brains

Travel & Hospitality
Vision Hospitality Asset Management regional director for the Middle East Nigel Teasdale explains why it is important for operators to work with their asset managers, especially where hotel refurbishments and benchmarking issues are concerned.

Bricks and brains

Tuesday, 18 August 2009

Luxury hotel insecurities

Travel & Hospitality
The Feedback Company CEO and executive director Gustavo Cavaliere says hotels need to rethink their approach to security in the wake of the Jakarta terrorist attacks and put the focus on training.

Luxury hotel insecurities

Sunday, 16 August 2009

Going from B&B to luxury

Travel & Hospitality
Viability director Guy Wilkinson offers his views on the cultural acclimatisation of the limited service brand and uncovers Saudi Arabia's secret bed and breakfast network.

Going from B&B to luxury

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Amid the real estate gloom, this is the best news for months and will improve transparency.
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