The company’s expansion includes the launch of Cloud 7 Hotel in Rome and developments in Morocco, which align with the country’s preparations for the FIFA 2030 World Cup
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LEVA to launch 4-star lifestyle hotel in Ivory Coast’s Jacqueville
The venture will be LEVA’s fifth property in Africa, highlighting its ambition to be a key player in the region
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A sea of change: The role of hospitality in ocean conservation
The ocean-climate nexus and its impact on marine life is a topic of critical importance not just to the global hospitality industry but to local businesses and communities whose livelihoods depend on it
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Dubai Hotel Show 2023 puts UAE and Saudi hospitality under spotlight
Dubai hosting The Hotel Show 2023 as hospitality and tourism is tipped to see massive growth in UAE and Saudi Arabia
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Revealed: Top 10 most powerful hotel bosses in the UAE
Hotels in Dubai and Abu Dhabi were well represented in the power list
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Ritz-Carlton Doha awarded Qatar’s Leading Hotel Suite 2022 ahead of FIFA World Cup
The Grand Amiri Suite was awarded the accolade at the 29th Annual World Travel Awards
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Startups finally signals changing tacks to focus on earning hard cash, with Oyo reporting first EBITDA positive quarter
The trend change in the startup sector comes in the wake of facing serious fundraising challenges of late due to concerns on ventures’ ability to earn hard cash from operations
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Indian hotel chain Oyo revives IPO plans, eyes early 2023 listing
Oyo earlier filed initial IPO documents in 2021, but the impact of Covid-19 hurt its growth, forcing it to cut thousands of jobs – and ultimately suspending the listing plans
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Rotana announces two new UAE hotels, Damac Hills 2 and Arabian Park
The new properties are set to open in October and November 2022
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Luxury ‘bleisure’ experiences will remain the focus for hotels post-pandemic
People are looking to treat themselves with memorable moments versus products, said Marriott International COO
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Saudi Arabia’s $110bn golden age of hospitality will take more than extra hotel room keys: experts
The kingdom aims to add 310,000 hotel rooms within its Vision 2030 ambitions, which is heating up competition for the “correct quantum of products in the right location”, experts said
Employees
Why having a ‘people-first’ culture is key to business success
A focus on listening to employees while empowering them and growing from within is key to talent attraction and retention, said Marriott International COO
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Abu Dhabi’s Al Raha Beach Hotel marks strong post-Covid recovery with customised experiences
The Al Raha Beach Hotel has relaunched its stunning Body & Soul Spa, introducing some holistic half- and full-day wellness treatments, in addition to a wide range of F&B dining options, as well as a score of amenities such as infinity pools, hydro massage pools, jacuzzis, saunas, steam rooms, gyms, children’s play areas, a private beach, and more
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Why ‘hotels with meaning’ will flourish in a post-coronavirus world
‘Zombie hotel brands’ were surviving on their name alone during a market slowdown and will gradually disappear, said Radisson CEO
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Why all Rotana properties are returning to pre-pandemic performance by end of 2021
Hotel group has been successful because of its localised focus, market strategy and presence in the UAE, said group CEO
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Lessons from the pandemic for hospitality asset owners
P.P. Varghese, partner and head of strategy and consulting at Cavendish Maxwell, shares his insights into lessons hospitality asset owners have learned from the pandemic and how that may shape the future of the industry
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UAE’s Rotana looking to launch hotel conversion brand
President and CEO Guy Hutchinson makes announcement while speaking at the AHIC conference in Dubai