Speaking at the recent Gulf and Indian Ocean Hotel Investors’ Summit (GIOHIS 2018), COO of Citymax Hotels Russel Sharpe outlined opportunities for development in Dubai despite the continued expansion of the emirate’s hotel stock – but stressed hoteliers would need to be ‘creative’ to stimulate demand post-Expo 2020.
Bursting with jokes and laughter, Season 2 of Vdesi Comedy Night returns to The Huddle Sports Bar & Grill in Citymax Hotel Bur Dubai on 5th February and The MAXX Music Bar in Citymax Hotel Al Barsha on 6th February.
In keeping with the hotel’s corporate social responsibility programme, a team of 27 employees from the Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai joined the emirate-wide campaign to clean up public spaces in Dubai International City last month.
Building up on its recent success at the World Travel Awards, where Citymax Hotels had won the Middle East’s Leading Budget Hotel Brand 2017award for the 4th consecutive year, the group has now been declared the winner of World’s Leading Budget Hotel Brand 2017title.
The season of fun and festivity is in full swing and it is time to rejoice with family and friends. Get in the festive mood and feel the true spirit of Christmas and New Year across the spectacular hotels managed by HMH – Hospitality Management Holding.
It finally happened! Maxx Idol, the hugely popular signing competition, ended its run last evening with the Grand Finale at MAXX Music Bar in Citymax Hotel Al Barsha.
Dubai: Marketing Pro-Junction (MPJ) has announced the appointment of Mr. Ismail Madi as its Managing Director (MD). Mr. Madi brings over two decades of extensive experience in the advertising industry.
Citymax Hotels was declared winner of the coveted Middle East’s Leading Budget Hotel Brand 2017 award for the 4th consecutive year at the World Travel Awards held in Dubai.
Alpha Destination Management, the leading destination management company in the Arabian Gulf, is all set for a strong presence at the World Travel Market (WTM) being held in London from 6 to 8 November, 2017.
Laurent A. Voivenel, Senior Vice President, Operations and Development for the Middle East, Africa and India, Swiss-Belhotel International, spoke today at HSMAI Middle East Conference in Dubai on ‘Convergence and Synergies’ between hotels, serviced apartments and Airbnb.
Alpha Destination Management, the leading destination management company in the Arabian Gulf, has signed an exclusive agreement with Expedia, the world’s largest online travel company, to operate the Expedia Local Expert® program in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The agreement will be effective from October 1, 2017.
The Huddle Sports Bar & Grill had recently unveiled its stunning new look with state-of-the-art features including the latest entertainment equipment with centrally placed stage, an all-new menu and a wide array of promotions. The outlet is well-known for its friendly and relaxed atmosphere as well as superb live music by its resident band.
Mr Gavin M. Faull, Chairman and President of Swiss-Belhotel International, said, “The hospitality industry in Makkah is witnessing remarkable growth at the moment and we are very excited to be part of it.
Azel Casianan, the hotel Assistant Director of Sales and Sheryl Aquiatan, Assistant Marketing Manager from Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai recently attended the 5th MICE Middle East Forum held at the Lapita Hotel in Dubai Parks and Resorts.
Saudi-based hospitality and entertainment group Al Hokair has announced the expansion of MENA Hotels in the UAE with the opening of MENA Plaza Albarsha.
Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai has been awarded with a ‘Loved by Guests’ Certificate from Hotels.com based on exceptional guest ratings and reviews received by the hotel.
HMH – Hospitality Management Holding has announced the promotion of Haytham Aziz to General Manager of Coral Beach Resort Sharjah. Aziz joined the HMH group in 2014 as Executive Assistant Manager at Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel before being promoted to the position of Hotel Manager at Coral Beach Resort Sharjah in 2015.
Cactus Jacks and Da Vinci’s restaurants at Millennium Airport Hotel have been recognized with 2017 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence based on consistent great reviews.
Coral Beach Resort Sharjah continues to be the leading hotel in Sharjah retaining the number one position on TripAdvisor out of the 79 hotels in the city.
Swiss-Belhotel International has announced the opening of Grand Swiss-Belresort Tala Bay Aqaba, the group’s first 5-star in Jordan following the completion of the hotel’s rebranding.
TripAdvisor recognized Coral Beach Resort Sharjah, managed by HMH, once again this year as the best hotel in Sharjah out of 79 hotels in the emirate based on guest reviews.
Ferghal Purcell, COO of HMH, attributes this exceptional performance to a diversified and balanced business mix, as well as an increase in the wholesale business.
Sarin Monish from Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai walked away with the prestigious 'Leading F&B Manager' trophy at the Leaders in Hospitality Awards, presented by Rikan and organised by BNC Publishing in Dubai last week.
Continuing its expansion in the GCC, Swiss-Belhotel International (SBI) has entered into a management agreement with Omniyat Real Estate to operate two fantastic properties in Kuwait. Both Swiss-Belboutique Bneid Al Gar and Swiss-Belresidences Al Sharq are under development and expected to open in 2018.
Greet the summer in this colourful, rich and exquisite collection from Ri-Ritu Kumar. With vibrant summer shades of pink, yellow, turquoise and orange, the prints are luxurious and draw from deep Indian craft traditions.
Mr. Siddharth Mehra, General Manager of La Verda Suites & Villas, Dubai Marina, said, "Our Friday Brunch is truly special and features an irresistible variety of international dishes and delectable desserts drawn from the world's most popular cuisines.
The highlights of the show for the group included the appointment of a new CEO, launch of a new luxury brand as well as the addition of a superb property in Port Sudan.
Duetto, the market leader in hotel profit optimization technology, announced today that it will implement its cloud-based Revenue Strategy application, GameChanger, and Revenue Intelligence solution, ScoreBoard, for First Central Hotel Suites, a leading hotel in the heart of Dubai.
Mr Ferghal Purcell, COO of HMH, said, "With three well-established hotels in operation we are strongly positioned in Sudan and well-placed to contribute to the growth of the local hospitality and tourism industry.
HMH - Hospitality Management Holding unveiled today at the Arabian Travel Market 'Bahi Hotels & Resorts' - a new 5-star hotel brand designed for luxury seekers.
Global hotel management company, Swiss-Belhotel International (SBI), has announced its further expansion in Egypt with the signing of Swiss-Belresort Marseilia Beach 4 on the country's stunning north coast. The agreement was formalised today at the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai in the presence H.E. Mohamed Yehia Rashed, Minister of Tourism for Egypt.
Mr Asali joins HMH with over twenty years of hospitality experience, starting at the Four Seasons Hotel Boston. After several years in operations, Mr Asali joined Arthur Andersen as a Real Estate and Hospitality Consultant in Bahrain and then London.
Central Hotels has signed an agreement with Dynamic Hospitality to operate and manage food and beverage outlets at its upcoming properties in Palm Jumeirah and Business Bay.
The Ajman Palace Hotel, managed by HMH - Hospitality Management Holding, was declared the GCC winner of the 'Best Ramadan' award at the glittering 2017 GCC Food and Travel Awards ceremony held at Palazzo Versace in Dubai last evening.
Are you ready for the races? In a run up to The Dubai World Cup, which is the most talked about event of the season, BurJuman Centre is hosting the 'The BurJuman International Millinery Exhibition from 16 to 24 March, 2017.
Cristal Group has appointed Mr Philippe F. Frugere as the General Manger for Bayat Hotel by Cristal that is Abha's first 5-star property and will be ready for opening in June 2017.
The "NUMAISH® Luxury Show"was the season's biggest line-up of fashion designers from India, who showcased a spectacular range of bridal and eveningwear for both men and women in Ethnic and Western styles.
In one of the season's biggest line-up of fashion designers from India, "NUMAISH® Luxury Show" will bring together exclusive apparel and jewellery collections from 25 leading designers at the Taj Dubai on 25th February, 2017.
Acclaimed Indian designer Ritu Kumar will present her latest bridal collection at an exclusive fashion show for the first time during Bride Dubai on 16th February, 2017.
Fashion design students from leading universities in the United Arab Emirates have confirmed participation in Young Designers Award at The Ajman Palace Hotel Wedding Fair taking place from 11th to 13th January in association with Ajman Tourism Development Department (ATDD) and sponsored by 2XL Furniture & Home Decor.
H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Faisal Al Qassimi opened the Gulf International Congress with a keynote address in Dubai at Palazzo Versace Hotel on 10th December, 2016.
Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai hosted their VIP invitees; in house hotel guests and colleagues for the Christmas tree lighting on the 6th of December 2016.
Michel P.J. Noblet, an hotelier par excellence with 50 years of outstanding experience with some of the world's leading hospitality brands launched today his professional autobiography 50 Years' of Vacation in Saint Gaudens, France.
Laurent A. Voivenel, CEO of HMH - Hospitality Management Holdings, was among the leading speakers today at the Hospitality Technology Forum held at the Burj Al Arab Dubai.
Citigate International is on a two-week roadshow in Saudi Arabia targeting investors in Jeddah and Riyadh with an objective of promoting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in mining and other natural resources in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
Adding to its repertoire of award winning restaurants, Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai has announced the opening of Loumi restaurant, which will serve a mix of international cuisines with a superb selection of Arabic and Levantine flavours.
Supporting the global campaign for breastfeeding awareness, Coral Beach Resort Sharjah participated in the 16th Annual Ceremony and Graduation of Breast Feeding Friends (BFF) society's 10th batch of Breastfeeding Peer Counselors.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Faisal Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) stressed upon the importance of trade relations between the UAE and Italy.
Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai was named Middle East's Leading Airport Hotel by the World Travel Awards (WTA) 2016 for the fifth time which firmly positions it as one of the best rated hotels.
In observance of the International Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM), the Ajman Palace Hotel and Coral Beach Resort Sharjah are partnering up to organise a health drive.
Bollywood superstar Sanjay Dutt visited La Verda Suites & Villas, Dubai Marina for an exhibition of creative automobiles by TT Motors on Friday evening.
Coral Beach Resort Sharjah achieved the highest occupancy in the emirate recording 78 per cent year to date results against the city average of 55 in its competitive set.
Dubai 5th September 2016: Ritu Kumar, India's leading design house, has opened a new store in Dubai Festival City mall. The outlet will cater to a mix of luxury and high-street fashion clientele with the latest collections of LABEL Ritu Kumar.
Travellers from Jordan can now apply for visas to Cyprus at the new Cyprus Visa Application Centre launched in the city of Amman. With Cyprus emerging as a preferred outbound destination, applicants will find this centre, located in the heart of the city, an easily accessible and convenient option.
Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai announced the joining of Binu S. Varghese as the new Director of Sales to further develop their growing portfolio of international, regional and national accounts.