The Oberoi Dubai Opens Today

The Oberoi Group announced the opening of The Oberoi Dubai today. The Oberoi, Dubai will be the Group’s first property in the United Arab Emirates. Located at The Oberoi Centre, The Oberoi is a contemporary luxury hotel that embodies height, light and space. The hotel overlooks the iconic Burj Khalifa and each of the 252 rooms and suites have floor to ceiling windows which afford spectacular views of the city’s skyline. The hotel enjoys a central location and is a few minutes drive from Downtown Dubai and the Dubai Mall.

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World Travel Awards opens voting for Asia, Australasia

Online voting for 2013 has now opened and the organizers of the awards are encouraging both trade and consumers to submit votes in order to determine those companies and organizations who excel in travel, tourism, and hospitality in the Asia&Australasia region. Awards to find the leading companies and organizations across different categories include “Leading Airline,” “Leading Tourist Board,” “Leading Destination,” “Leading Boutique Hotel Brand,” “Leading Experiential Holiday Resort,” “Leading Business Hotel,” ”Leading Design Hotel,” ”Leading Themed Resort,” ”Leading Apartment Hotel,” and many others. Read more

Record Month for Abu Dhabi’s Hospitality Sector

April was a record month for Abu Dhabi’s hotels. The emirate, which has over 140 hotels, registered a growth in its hospitality sector. That was reported by TCA Abu Dhabi (Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority).

Last month, hotels in UAE’s capital saw a 20% rise in hotel occupancy rate compared to April 2012. As a result, the number of checked-in visitors reached 236,704, while the guest nights increased three times hitting the record 738,797. Read more

Dubai Shines Again at Luxury Travel Awards

Dubai is one of the most popular destinations for luxury travelers. People from all over the world choose to enjoy the pricey pleasures of life in the City of Gold due to the unique super lux hotels and beach resorts, as well as the top-quality of the transportation in the region.

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Summer Holiday Special Offers by Marriott Hotels in Dubai

Over the last few years, Dubai has turned into one of the most popular travel destinations in the Middle East. The city is famous for its ambitious architectural projects, culture and shopping opportunities. This diversity is namely the thing that makes Dubai a perfect destination to spend the summer holidays for may families.

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Explore Dubai’s Summer Attractions with Emaar

If you are searching for the perfect summer vacation with lots of entertainment, tourist attractions, and leisure activities, search no more! The unique, metropolitan city of Dubai has a lot to offer to visitors and residents and the top scorer in hospitality and leisure business, Emaar Hospitality Group, offers a range of experiences this summer within its wide array of summer attractions.

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Burj Al Arab introduces exclusive 24-carat gold iPads

The hotel’s guests can also enjoy iMacs available inside all 202 suites

Burj Al Arab, the World’s Most Luxurious Hotel, introduced today bespoke 24-carat gold iPads for its in-house guests. The exclusive launch makes Burj Al Arab the first hotel in the world to offer the Interactive Customer Experience (ICE) software available on the 24-carat gold iPads.

The 24-carat gold iPads, designed specifically for Burj Al Arab and engraved with the hotel’s logo, will be offered to every guest upon check-in. The guests will be able to use the 24-carat gold iPad as a “virtual concierge” and – at the touch of the button – access both information and the extensive selection of hotel services, such as the Guest Services Directory, detailed descriptions of Burj Al Arab’s restaurant options and spa menu, as well as private dining, butler and housekeeping services, among many other options. Read more

New Decree on Hotel Licensing and Classification Issued in Dubai

In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has issued Decree No. 17 of 2013 on hotel licensing and classifying hotel establishments in the Emirate of Dubai.

The decree also defines the specialisations of Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) as a competent official body in the emirate entrusted to regulate hotel licensing and classification of hotel establishments. The new decree contributes to raising the standards of high-quality service for hotels in Dubai. Read more

Five Star Hotel Will Host Careers Fair Tomorrow in Dubai

Habtoor Grand hosts employment fair on Thursday 9 May, 2013

• Open Day runs from 3:30pm-5:00pm
• Up to 40 hotel vacancies available this year
• Emirati applicants to have on-the-spot interviews

The Al Habtoor Group will host a careers fair for its hotels division on Thursday 9 May, 2013 at the Habtoor Grand Beach Resort & Spa in the Al Salat Meeting Room at 3:30pm. It is open to all Emirati applicants. The open day will allow candidates to hand their CVs and job applications directly to the Al Habtoor Group Emiratisation Manager, Fatma Al Haddad. Their credentials will then be reviewed and successful applicants will have ‘on-the-spot’ interviews.

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Bad for schools’ business, but good for hotels performance

School Holidays Increased Hotel Performance in Dubai and Abu Dhabi in March

A new report released by HotStats has found that this year’s spring school holidays had a very positive effect on the hotels’ performance in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Hotel occupancy in the two emirates was between nearly 82% to about 90% in March 2013. According to the study, that was due the schools’ spring holiday break, as well as the different sports and cultural events that were held in the region last month.

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