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FEMALE FOCUS FOR DUKES DUBAI
distinctive features that enhance the luxurious design of 20 exclusive rooms. In addition, Liberty Fabrics featuring prints
inspired by the cabinets and dollhouses of the 17th
, 18th and 19th centuries, have been used
throughout to enhance the atmosphere of clas- sic opulence.
Dhugga added: “A Liberty print is instantly
distinguishable and a true beacon of London living. This is the first time Liberty Fabrics has been incorporated within a hotel on this scale, and we can’t wait to show off the results of our partnership, starting in Dubai.” The use of Liberty Fabrics is also a nod to the
British identity of the luxury hotel brand, which is owned by international holding company Seven Tides and has a flagship property in Mayfair. In a new move designed to reduce the envi-
An entire floor has been set aside for women to use exclusively at DUKES Dubai, the five-star hotel on Palm Jumeirah. Launched earlier this month, the Duchess Floor has been created to provide a dedicated environment for the hotel’s female guests to enjoy, with exclusive access via a private lift and women’s only public spaces, including a Cham- pagne and Tea Lounge. The Duchess initiative emerged from the
business travel experiences of DUKES Collection Managing Director Debrah Dhugga, and is being showcased at this year’s Arabian Travel Market.
Outlining the niche for a focus on female
guests in the five-star hospitality market, Dhugga said: “As somebody who travels regularly either for business or for leisure with friends and female relatives, I could clearly see a gap in the market for a women’s-only area in a luxury hotel. “The Duchess Floor combines the safety and
security of a private residence, with beautifully elegant décor and bespoke facilities in order to provide female guests with a sense of sanctuary when they stay at DUKES Dubai,” she added. Floor-to-ceiling windows affording sweep- ing views of the Arabian Gulf are among many
NEW DUBAI TOURISM COLLEGE UNVEILED
Marking a major new addition to the emirate’s travel industry, Dubai Tourism has announced the opening of the Dubai College of Tourism (DCT). Unveiled during yesterday’s show, the govern-
ment-backed vocational institution is set to train the emirate’s next generation of industry professionals and will take its first students from September 2017. The brainchild of Dubai’s Department of Tour-
ism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism), the college will also provide school leavers with an alternative option for further education. DCT aims to empower future leaders, entre-
preneurs and employees of Dubai’s tourism indus- try, ensuring a steady pipeline of highly trained hospitality professionals for the city. The opening of the college is in line with
Dubai Tourism’s overarching strategy to welcome 20 million visitors to the city by 2020, as well as encouraging young Emiratis to become part of the city’s evolving tourism sector. The college will initially be situated in a
temporary facility in central Dubai, while a perma- nent location is planned. Courses offered will be
focused around five key areas: tourism, events, hospitality, retail and culinary arts. Essa Bin Hadher, DCT General Manager, said:
“Developing a knowledgeable and well-rounded hospitality workforce that delivers exceptional customer service is key to Dubai’s rapidly expand- ing tourism industry. “Dubai College of Tourism is dedicated to
delivering best-in-class vocational educational programmes that will develop key skills, provide practical on-the-job experience and ensure we meet the needs of both learners and employers. “We will nurture and hone the talent of
Dubai’s young people, both expat and Emirati, who want to study, work and succeed in the city they have grown up in and call home.” The college’s ‘Introduction to the Tourism
Industry’ programme will launch in September and aims to teach students the fundamentals of the growing sector, while additional individual and in-depth certificate and diploma courses will begin from January 2018. ——— Visit stand ME3110, ME3140
ronmental impact of several properties in its portfolio, Seven Tides has also just installed Tesla Destination Charging Connectors at the entrance to DUKES Dubai, as well as two of its other hotels, Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort and Mövenpick Hotel Ibn Battuta Gate. “Sustainability is integral to every area of
our organisation. We want to reduce our carbon footprint and help others to do the same,” said Abdulla bin Sulayem, CEO of Seven Tides. He added: “To promote a more environmen-
tally-friendly lifestyle and transition to alternate transport solutions, we are happy to offer these charging stations across our properties for free.” ——— Visit stand HC0260
US$1.5TRILLION
THE ANNUAL SPEND ON GLOBAL
CROSS-BORDER TRAVEL BY 2025, UP FROM US$1.1 TRILLION CURRENTLY
US$20,000
MORE THAN 37 MILLION MENA HOUSEHOLDS WILL MAKE THIS, OR MORE, ANNUALLY BY 2025
65 MILLION THE NUMBER OF
ANNUAL OUTBOUND TRIPS FROM THE MENA
REGION BY 2025, UP FROM 42 MILLION IN 2016
US$ B 110 ILLION TRAVEL SPEND IN
THE MENA REGION BY 2025, UP 3.6 PERCENT FROM US$77 BILLION
Source: Visa’s Mapping the Future of Global Travel and Tourism study
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