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Dubai may have lost its exclusive cachet forever as a result of a new focus on discounted leisure business, but this will be positive for the industry, says Nigel Teasdale from Vision Hospitality Asset Management.
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Where do we go from the poshest loo in the skies?
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The travel industry's most influential players are revealed in the Arabian Travel News Power 50.
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It's easy to believe that the Middle East's spa industry revolves around Dubai given the vast number of day spas and hotel spas operating in the emirate.
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I came in for a fair bit of flak following my editor's comment last month - Put the fun into F&B, a light-hearted piece urging operators to inspire and encourage staff through the use of motivational measures in the workplace.
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Louise Oakley asks why wireless internet access isn't yet available in all hotels in the Gulf region.
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It’s been a tough year for the aviation industry and Emirates Airline is suffering along with the rest. While global passenger traffic is now starting to show some signs of recovery — airline traffic in August declined the least amount this year — the economic downturn has left many airlines heading into free fall.
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Forget Damas, Dubai Properties et al, Damian Reilly says there's one scandal you can do something about.
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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.
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The evolution of mixed-use projects has offered developers some relief amid times of crisis, says Nigel Teasdale.
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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.
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Many Middle East F&B staff lack the passion and enthusiasm for working in the industry, says Lucy Taylor.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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STR Global MD James Chappell warns hoteliers over the practice of slashing room rates in a downturn.
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Viability director Guy Wilkinson says that we should not mock the mantra 'build it and they will come'.
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Legendary British soccer player, Kevin Keegan, explains the benefits of introducing Soccer Circus to the UAE market.
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SAA fashion show sets an example to all.
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