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UAE hotel occupancies cross 90%, F&B sales seen rising by 30%

by James MathewSun 3 Oct 2021Mon 1 Nov 2021

Demand upsurge, fuelled by Expo and easing of travel restrictions, has also led to a jump in hotel tariffs, with rates seeing a 40 percent increase for October and expected to further rise in November

Panchali Mahendra, Dubai-based managing director of Atelier House.

brick and mortar business

UAE’s brick and mortar F&B sector to see strong comeback post-pandemic

by ITPSun 5 Sep 2021Wed 6 Oct 2021

Expo 2020 Dubai is expected to further fuel the recovery of the sector, with onsite sales of F&B products projected to rake in $545m during the six-month period

Rove Expo 2020 is located at one of the event’s main attractions, Al Wasl Plaza.

Dubai hospitality market

How Expo 2020 Dubai can supercharge the UAE’s tourism rebound

by ITPMon 30 Aug 2021Wed 6 Oct 2021

Colliers is forecasting that occupancies across the main sub-markets of Dubai will range between 64% to 73% for the full year 2021

The industry is also seeing an uptick in demand for alternative accommodations such as villas, holiday homes and homestays as travellers look for comfort, privacy and exclusivity.

Domestic staycations

Rush for staycations this summer season in UAE brings cheer to domestic hospitality industry

by ITPMon 5 Jul 2021Wed 6 Oct 2021

Industry is also seeing an uptick in demand for alternative accommodations such as villas, holiday homes and homestays as travellers look for comfort, privacy and exclusivity

Abu Dhabi hotels

World’s first Warner Bros hotel to open in Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island following $112m investment

by ITPSun 4 Jul 2021Wed 6 Oct 2021

The 257-room themed hotel will be operated by Hilton and will open by the end of the year

The average occupancy rates stood at 53.1 percent during the week from May 10 to 16, when Eid was celebrated, according to STR report.

Citymax Hotels

UAE hotel industry recovery to be driven by rush to redeem 2020 travel vouchers, early onset of Expo arrivals

by ITPSun 27 Jun 2021Wed 6 Oct 2021

Some of the hotels are also readying Expo-centric ‘super hot deals’, with discounts up to 50 percent on tariffs to rev-up advance bookings by tourists from around the world.

DCTCM

Dubai Tourism to partner with Hotel Show 2021 amid sector recovery

by Staff writerMon 24 May 2021Wed 6 Oct 2021

DCTCM is confirmed as supporting partner for the show’s Leadership Forum with CEO Issam Kazim set to deliver keynote address as sector continues to rebound

Hospitality business

UAE hotel recovery continues, but occupancy expected to slow during Ramadan

by ITPThu 29 Apr 2021Wed 6 Oct 2021

Looking ahead to the summer, particularly July and August, when the weather heats up in the Gulf, the Mediterranean and many prime European cities may “eat” some of the demand Dubai is targeting

Dining experience

Video: Hilton looks beyond pandemic to offer diners new experiences

by ITPWed 21 Apr 2021Wed 6 Oct 2021

Hilton senior director F&B development Christian Gradnitzer says the hotel chain is focused on creating new dining experiences, even in the midst of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Dining experience

Hilton looks beyond pandemic to offer diners new experiences

by ITPSun 18 Apr 2021Wed 6 Oct 2021

Senior director of F&B development, openings & operations, MEA Christian Gradnitzer says that a night out will need to become more memorable following a year where diners ate at home more than ever

Jasmeet Bakshi, Group Event Director of The Hotel Show

Hotel safety and hygiene

UAE’s hospitality industry set for impressive recovery in 2021

by ITPThu 15 Apr 2021Thu 28 Oct 2021

Jasmeet Bakshi offers a positive outlook for one of the UAE’s most important sectors and hopes for a swift re-bound owing to high levels of consumer trust built during the pandemic