news to use MIDDLE EAST Rezidor's triple in the UAE
BY LUCIE HUMPHREY The Rezidor Hotel Group is
expanding considerably in the UAE, with recent editions, the Radisson Blu Hotel in downtown Dubai, Radisson Royal Hotel Dubai on Sheikh Zayed Road and Radisson Blu Resort, Fujairah Dibba. Radisson Blu Hotel is within the
world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, next to Dubai Mall and Business Bay, Dubai's new centre of commerce 10km from the airport. Alongside 220 contemporary rooms and 22 suites the hotel also offers a pool, gym and range of food and beverage outlets with the Lemon Pepper restaurant serving international and local cuisine. The Radisson Royal Hotel, Dubai is described as “one of our flagships in the Middle East” by Rezidor’s president and ceo Kurt Ritter. Besides 375 rooms, the property has 96 suites and offers an all- day-dining restaurant, three speciality restaurants, a lobby lounge and pool bar, and a nightclub. A Zen Spa, fitness centre, and rooftop pool are included in the
FCO back Dubai Dubai Tourism and the Foreign
and Commonwealth Office have launched a joint consumer campaign to counter negative images of Dubai in the wake of negative press reports. 'Know Before You Go' will be
promoted by Dubai Tourism's operator, hotel and travel agent partners and seeks to offer potential visitors practical advice about Dubai, highlighting what there is to do, rather than what to avoid. It addresses issues like alcohol, custom
and tradition, medication restrictions, dress, public behaviour and Ramadam.
www.dubaitourism.ae
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Rotana, the leading hotel management company in the Middle East and Africa, recently announced the opening of its new Outbound Sales Offices in China, India and Russia. With these additions, Rotana increases its International sales offices portfolio to twelve joining UAE, Egypt, Kuwait, Doha, Jeddah, Lebanon, Sudan, UK and Germany. Mr. Omer Kaddouri, Executive
leisure offering. There are eight meeting rooms and a 300-capacity ballroom. The Radisson Blu Resort, Fujairah
Dibba is between the Hajjar Mountains and the Gulf of Oman on the longest sandy beach in the Emirate. The 257 rooms and suites come with free high- speed internet access. Services comprise
five restaurants, two bars, a lobby lounge and a beach lounge. The spa area has four terrace pools and a fitness centre. There is also a dive centre and a pool and playground area for kids. Business travellers can use the multi-purpose hall and indoor conference space.
www.rezidor.com
Anantara's entry to Abu Dhabi Anantara Hotels, Resorts and
Spas is expanding its Middle East base, with its first city hotel in Abu Dhabi, Mangroves Resort and Spa by Anantara, due to open in the first quarter of 2012. The new five-star hotel will occupy a
prime position along a 1.2 kilometre stretch of Abu Dhabi’s protected Eastern Mangroves District, 15 minutes from Abu Dhabi International Airport. As well as 224 rooms and suites, the
hotel will offer three themed food and beverage outlets, including a seafood restaurant, Thai restaurant and rooftop
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is partnering with Emirates Airline for the launch of its latest brochure to promote Dubai and the Indian Ocean. The brochure focuses on twin-centre holidays using Dubai as a stopover en route to Indian Ocean, African and Far Eastern destinations.
www.hayesandjarvis.co.uk/agents
Ritz-Carlton takes over Al Bustan The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company
has acquired management of Al Bustan Palace in Muscat, Oman. The property, set against a mountain backdrop and overlooking the Gulf of Oman, has recently undergone a multi-million dollar refurbishment and will be rebranded under The Ritz-Carlton portfolio.
www.ritzcarlton.com
Cox & Kings up in the Middle East Abu Dhabi’s Corniche beach has become the first beach in the Arabian Gulf to secure blue flag status, after meeting standards including water quality, environmental management and public safety. The four-mile Corniche features a cycling track, volleyball courts, playgrounds, changing rooms and cafes.
www.abudhabitourism.ae
Vice President & Chief Operating Officer of Rotana said: “China, India and Russia are key feeder markets for Rotana and it is important for us to grow the Rotana brand and stature in these respective markets. The objective is to increase our market share, whether through business or leisure outbound travellers, to all Rotana properties.” It’s worth mentioning that the
lounge. The spa will have a traditional Arabic hammam, gym and infinity pool. There will also be a ballroom and state- of-the-art conference facilities.
www.anantara.com
number of outbound travellers from India increased by 11% in 2010, in Russia it is up by 34%, while the number of outbound tourists witnessed double-digit growth in 2010 from China. “The main responsibilities of these new offices will be to promote, market and sell our properties based outside of their physical location. This is in line with the overall expansion of Rotana and our growing market segment. On the awareness side, the three new outbound sales offices will assist Rotana on its brand reach and awareness,” concluded Kaddouri.
www.rotana.com
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