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
UAE hospitality industry
brick and mortar business
UAE’s brick and mortar F&B sector to see strong comeback post-pandemic
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
Dubai hospitality market
How Expo 2020 Dubai can supercharge the UAE’s tourism rebound
Colliers is forecasting that occupancies across the main sub-markets of Dubai will range between 64% to 73% for the full year 2021
Domestic staycations
Rush for staycations this summer season in UAE brings cheer to domestic hospitality industry
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
The 257-room themed hotel will be operated by Hilton and will open by the end of the year
Citymax Hotels
UAE hotel industry recovery to be driven by rush to redeem 2020 travel vouchers, early onset of Expo arrivals
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
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
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
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
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
Hotel safety and hygiene
UAE’s hospitality industry set for impressive recovery in 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
Bruno Trenchard
‘Road to recovery is still not complete’, warns hospitality analyst despite strong UAE performance
Figures released by the Ministry of Economy on Saturday revealed the UAE recorded a 54.7 percent hotel occupancy rate in 2020 – beaten only by China
covid vaccines
Am I part of the problem? A question for us all to ask
As the authorities in the UAE work to protect the economy and vaccinate the population, is there more we can all do to help, says Staff Writer
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RAK hospitality
Welcome to Ras Al Khaimah, the excitement emirate
Raki Phillips, CEO of the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism and Development Authority, on why the emirate offers adventure, adrenaline and escape in abundance
Guy Hutchinson
UAE hotel group boss sees tourism positives in new Qatar agreement
Rotana Hotels CEO says restoration of intra-Gulf links should feed through to lower air fares and shorter flight times
hospitality services
Revealed: how the UAE tourism industry can survive the impact of coronavirus
High-level think tank recommends 15 actions needed to help the UAE’s hospitality sector amid ongoing crisis
UAE hospitality
Multiple nightlife brands revealed for $1.1bn Yas Bay’s upcoming Waterfront
Miral has announced a line-up of nightlife brands at Yas Bay’s Waterfront, the emirate’s upcoming destination