Global Hotel Industry to reach $847.8 billion by 2015

• Property renovation and luxury repositioning increasing as global economy improves

Hospitality  industry forecasted to have a value of $847.8 billion by 2015 according to recent industry reports by Hotels & Motels: Global Industry Almanac. Emerging markets such as the Middle East are being highlighted as the strongest regions driving growth. In addition to new properties currently under construction, increased focus is on renovation of existing hotels to deliver enhanced luxury and eco-luxury hospitality offerings, a trend being witnessed by The Hotel Show, as luxury exhibitors confirm attendance at this year’s event. Read more

Hotels & Resorts roll out exciting Q1 promotions

Coral Hotels & Resorts has launched an enticing mix of offers for the first quarter of 2012 to attract both leisure and business travellers to its properties located in some of the most beautiful destinations in the region and beyond. Read more

First Mercure Hotel in Dubai Opens

Accor, one of the leading hotel operators in the Middle East, is expanding its Mercure brand in the region with the opening of Mercure Gold Hotel Al Mina Road Dubai under a franchise agreement.

Christophe Landais, Managing Director, Accor Middle East said: “We are delighted to add the franchised Mercure Gold Hotel Al Mina Road Dubai to our network of 19 Mercure properties in the Middle East which is also our first Accor hotel to open in 2012.”

The stylish and modern 4-star hotel, Mercure Gold Hotel Al Mina Road Dubai, with its 184 rooms, is situated close to Sheikh Zayed Road and Jumeirah Beach road. Right in the heart of Al Mina road’s bustling district, the new hotel provides easy access to business centers and is ideal for both business and leisure travelers. A daily free shuttle service takes guests from the hotel to the beach and shopping malls such as Burjuman Shopping mall, Mercato mall, Deira City Centre and the Dubai mall; with Dubai International Airport a 20-minute drive away. It is also in close proximity to the Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre and Port Rashid. Read more

Dubai hotels among “World’s Top 100 Most Valuable Luxury Brands”

The “World’s Top 100 Most Valuable Luxury Brands Official Release “, organized by World Luxury Association, was successfully held in January 2012 in Beijing. This event, commonly referred to as the “Luxury Oscar Awards”, bring together the Top 100 luxury brands in such diverse fields as aircraft, yachts, cars, jewelry, watches, fashion, liquor, cosmetics, resorts and Innovation brands. Read more

Vegas-style entertainment complex to be built on Shaikh Zayed Road

The Al Habtoor Group launched one of the region’s biggest and most luxurious hotels ‘&’ entertainment development that will be built in a prime location on Sheikh Zayed Road.

This magnificent new complex will be built on the one million square foot property opposite Al Safa Park that currently houses one of Dubai’s first hotels. The 34-year-old Metropolitan Hotel, which now stands on this choice location, will be demolished to make way for the new undertaking. Read more

Luxury hotel brand’s bridal experts dish on best wedding trends

Fairmont is known worldwide as a place of special occasions, from the copper-roofed Fairmont Peace Hotel in Shanghai, to royal-favorite The Savoy in London, to Toronto’s Grand Dame Fairmont Royal York. Many of Fairmont’s storied properties have hosted “first dances” for close to a century, and all are on the front lines when it comes to knowing what modern brides want. Here are a few wedding trends Fairmont bridal experts predict will be big in 2012. Read more

Emaar Hospitality Group appoints new Chief Operating Officer

Emaar Hospitality Group, the hospitality & leisure subsidiary of Emaar Properties, has announced the appointment of Mr Jurgen Baumhoff as Chief Operating Officer, responsible for leading the management team across all aspects of operations. Read more

2886 gingerbread tiles made the incredible Christmas shop at Atlantis

The incredible Christmas shop at Atlantis, The Palm in Dubai is becoming an attraction for visitors and residents alike.

Lined with 2886 pieces of gingerbread, the Atlantis pastry team have re-created a traditional Christmas, within an amazing Gingerbread house.

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‘Battle of the Chefs 2012’ gets bigger with 16 competition rounds

Following the overwhelming success of the 2011 edition of the ‘Battle of the Chefs,’ a widely followed industry event that showcases the best in culinary talent in Dubai, The Address Montgomerie Dubai, the organiser and host of the event, is taking it to the next level for the 2012 edition.

The next year’s Battle of the Chefs competition will commence on January 18 and will mark the start of 16 rounds of the competition open for chefs from all hotels in Dubai. Read more

Best International Day Spa by travellers worldwide

The Spa at The Address Dubai Mall, located in Downtown Dubai, was recently voted as the Best International Day Spa at The SPA Traveller Awards 2011.

Tourists worldwide voted for their favourite spas across various categories at The Spa Traveller Awards, an international benchmark of excellence in the spa industry.

Stefan Viard, Hotel Manager of The Address Dubai Mall said: “We are honoured to have guests from all over the world voting for our spa as the Best International Day Spa. This is a testament of our conscious effort to provide the best-in-class services to every guest.” Read more

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