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Operations Manager - Accommodation (Camps)
Industry: Hospitality
Location: Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia -
Guest Service Park Operations Manager
Industry: Hospitality
Location: Al Ain, UAE -
Associate Veterinarian
Industry: Hospitality
Location: Al Ain, UAE -
AIRFIELD CIVIL MANAGER
Industry: Travel
Location: Dubai, UAE -
Strategic Planning Analyst
Industry: Hospitality
Location: Al Ain, UAE
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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'.
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.
Model behaviour
Travel & Hospitality
SAA fashion show sets an example to all.
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.
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.
Sort out your service
Travel & Hospitality
Four Hotel Spy mystery shopper exercises reveal a lack of efficient, quality service in hotels, says Louise Oakley.
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.
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.
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.
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.
SPOT POLL
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