Beat the Heat with ‘Fridayland Pool Party’ at Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai

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Beat the Heat with ‘Fridayland Pool Party’ at Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai
Get ready for plenty of poolside fun with your family and friends at the Fridayland Pool Party at Oasis Pool Bar, Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai. Spend minimum AED 25 on beverages and get free entry and pool access from 4pm to 10pm on Friday 28th September 2018. Enjoy the party with live DJ and band performances pumping out some funky beats. Take a dip, relax with a drink or dance the evening away. Tempting food and beverage stalls, water slides for kids, floaters, rain showers, beautiful party decorations and a lot more awaits you. Mr. Simon Moore, General Manager of Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai, said, “It is the perfect time to enjoy the great outdoors and to spend the weekend. Oasis Pool & Bar is the ideal spot to chill out and we have got a superb selection of food and drinks.” Outside food and drinks are not allowed. Other terms and conditions apply. About Oasis Pool & Bar Oasis Pool & Bar has a modern relaxed oasis look and feel with a superb outdoor swimming pool. The place can be used for pool-side dining and cocktails during the day while at night, it is a relaxed chill-out lounge next to the pool serving food & drinks. The pool and garden area can also accommodate up to 400 guests in any type of event with shisha service. #OasisPoolBar For hotel marketing contact: Sheryl Aquiatan Assistant Marketing Manager Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai Mob: 00971 56 506 0983 Tel: 00971 4 702 8888 sheryl.aquiatan@millenniumhotels.com  For media contact: Hina Bakht Managing Director EVOPS Marketing & PR Mob: 00971 50 6975146 Tel: 00971 4 566 7355 Hina.bakht@evops-pr.com www.evops-pr.com Millennium Hotels and Resorts, Middle East and Africa Millennium Hotels and Resorts is a dynamic, global hotel company, which owns, asset manages and operates over 130 hotels worldwide. With almost 40,000 rooms and a portfolio of brands; including Biltmore, Grand Millennium, Millennium, Millennium Place, M Hotel, Copthorne, Kingsgate, Millennium Executive Apartments and Studio M, that serve different market segments, representing quality and value in every class. Currently operating 35 hotels in the Middle East and Africa, the Group has an extensive expansion strategy in place, with 40 hotels in the pipeline. Each property in the region is unique, catering to the varying tastes and needs of the international business and leisure traveller but with a consistent promise to provide a first class service and a rewarding experience for guests. Millennium Hotels and Resorts is committed to differentiating itself by embracing the true spirit of diverse traditions, with a sincere respect to historical heritage and local culture. With the motto “More than Meets the Eye”, Millennium & Copthorne is committed to a customer-centric philosophy and complete guest satisfaction. For more information, please visit www.millenniumhotels.com  

Central Hotels Addresses Market Challenges with Strategic Solutions

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Central Hotels Addresses Market Challenges with Strategic Solutions
While many in the hospitality industry are nervous about the increasing inventory of hotels in Dubai and the impact it continues to have on room rates, Ammar Kanaan, Group General Manager of Central Hotels, remains optimistic. So, despite the challenges of mounting competition, how does Central Hotels plan to boost profitability having just added two new spectacular 5-star hotels to the portfolio namely the Canal Central Business Bay and Royal Central The Palm? Ammar stressed, “It is no doubt a challenging period for hotels where the market is facing multiple issues. Rising cost of operations and increasing pressure on pricing due to oversupply of rooms is adversely affecting profitability of hotels. However, Dubai continues to make great strides in growth and diversification of tourism. On our part as operators it is vital that we challenge ourselves as an industry to respond to the market conditions with strategic and innovative solutions. This will not only allow us to reduce our operating costs but will stimulate our business for long-term sustainability.” According to Ammar, “To overcome challenges hotels need to take the right measures. At Central Hotels we have decided to outsource functions such as engineering, IT, house-keeping, security and F&B with highly reputed and reliable partners.  This has resulted in a positive impact on our business as payroll is the largest cost center for any hotel operation. Moreover, in addition to reducing costs outsourcing also allows us to elevate quality of service for our guests with specialized companies giving us a competitive edge.” Follow Us on @RoyalCentralAE @CanalCentralAE @FirstCentralAE #RoyalCentalAE #CanalCentalAE #FirstCentalAE #CentralHotels #StayFresh  About Central Hotels Central Hotels has very quickly established itself as a reputed hotel management group in the UAE with its flagship property First Central Hotel Suites located in Barsha Heights (TECOM) near Sheikh Zayed Road.  Building up on this amazing success, the brand is now poised to expand its footprint targeting the UAE and Turkey as the primary markets for growth in addition to other lucrative destinations within the Middle East. The group has recently added to its portfolio spectacular new 5-star hotels such as Canal Central Business Bay and Royal Central The Palm followed Central House Citywalk focused on millennials, Novotel The Palm, Diamond Central – Business Bay and Island Central in Dubai. Valley Central Bursa and Valley Central Trabzon will both be located in Turkey. For more information visit www.central-hotels.com About Royal Central Hotel The Palm The stunning Royal Central Hotel The Palm is a place where fantasy lives up to reality. The 5-star hotel features 207 elegantly-appointed rooms and suites, each beautifully designed to intuitively meet the needs of discerning travelers. Set in the iconic Palm Jumeirah, Royal Central Hotel offers an array of recreational activities from water sports to an outdoor infinity pool, state-of-the-art gym and health spa, along with exciting dining options. Guests have access to one of the best private beaches in the city while enjoying unhindered views of the world-famous architectural landmarks such as Atlantis The Palm and Burj Al Arab as they unwind and relax in a beautiful setting. It is also the best spot to watch the city’s spectacular fireworks. Book your stay at Royal Central Hotel via +971 4 873 9300. About Canal Central Hotel Business Bay If you are looking for the magical allure of the iconic Burj Khalifa then Canal Central Hotel Business Bay is the place to be. It is only a few minutes away from The Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa and Dubai Fountains. Equipped with the finest amenities, each of Canal Central’s 280 spacious rooms and suites offer spectacular views of the Dubai Canal or Burj Khalifa. Completing the experience are a hand-picked selection of dining outlets, flexible meeting spaces, state-of-the-art gymnasium and spa, a stunning infinity swimming pool and salon. Book your stay Canal Central Hotel via +971 4 873 2100. First Central Hotel Suites Equally well-located is First Central Hotel Suites within easy reach of the emirate’s key leisure hubs. In close proximity to the hotel are Dubai Internet City Metro Station, Dubai Media City, Dubai Marina, Montgomerie, Emirates Golf Club, and Mall of the Emirates. The deluxe hotel features 524 spacious and modern apartments equipped with top-notch facilities combined with award-winning hospitality. Book your stay at First Central Hotel Suites via +971 4 454 4900. For Media Contact: Hina Bakht Managing Director EVOPS Marketing & PR M: +971 50 6975146 | T: +971 4 566 7355 Hina.bakht@evops-pr.com www.evops-pr.com

HFTP and Naseba Announce HITEC Dubai 2018 Advisory Council

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HFTP and Naseba Announce HITEC Dubai 2018 Advisory Council
HITEC Dubai 2018 will feature 30+ speakers, 600+ hospitality stakeholders and 60+ solution and service providers DUBAI: Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) and Naseba are bringing back HITEC® Dubai this year from December 5-6 at the Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai, UAE. A regional extension to the world’s largest hospitality technology conference brand, HITEC Dubai 2018 will feature 30+ speakers, 600+ hospitality stakeholders and 60+ solution and service providers. The show will give Middle East buyers – currently worth over USD 75 billion – access to global top solution providers in hospitality market through a top-notch education program planned by the expert HITEC Dubai 2018 Advisory Council, as well as an exhibition showcasing the latest in hospitality technology, and a summit with one-to-one business meetings. To plan HITEC DUBAI’s educational program, an advisory council of experts with years of experience has been formed. The council’s role is to discuss and design an agenda that is most relevant to the Middle East’s challenges, needs and upcoming hospitality technology trends. The 2018 HITEC Dubai Advisory Council includes:
  • Laurent Voivenel, SVP of Operations and Development for Middle East, Africa & India, Swiss Belhotel International
  • Neil Menezes, VP of IT, Dubai Holding
  • Dr. Sanjay Nadkarni, Director Research and Innovations, Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management
  • Ferghal Purcell, COO, Hospitality Management Holding (HMH)
  • Ajay Rathi, Group Senior IT Director, Meraas Holding
  • Reda bin Abdoun, IT Director, Dur Hospitality
  • Naveen Bharadwaj, Production Director, Naseba
  • Atul Gupta, Regional Director of IT, Wyndham Hotels and Resorts
  • Samir Hamadeh, General Manager, Alpha Destination Management
  • Mohamed Amirul Islam, President, HFTP Dubai Chapter
  • Mahmoud Kamal, Group CIO, Al Habtoor Hospitality
  • Nicholas Watson, Chief Digital Officer, Naseba
  • Frank Wolfe, CAE, CEO, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP)
HITEC Dubai’s Advisory Council Chairperson Laurent A. Voivenel, Senior Vice President, Operations and Development for the Middle East, Africa and India for Swiss-Belhotel International, said, “HITEC, co-produced by HFTP and Naseba, is the world’s largest hospitality technology show for hotels and we are delighted to participate in it. We operate in smart cities such as Dubai, hence our hotels need to be smart too. HITEC Dubai offers the perfect platform to know about the latest developments in hospitality technology based on the rapid innovations in the field and the specific needs of the Middle East region, especially Dubai, in order to keep up with the expectations of international travellers.” In addition, HFTP has several other HITEC events coming up in 2019. HITEC Europe is April 9-11, 2019 at Palau de Congressos in Palma, Mallorca, Spain. HITEC Minneapolis is June 17-20, 2019 at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota USA. For more information about HFTP’s international events, visit www.hftp.org and www.hitec.org or contact the HFTP Meetings & Special Events Department at education@hftp.org. About HITEC Dubai Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) is the world’s largest and oldest hospitality technology exposition and conference brand. HITEC offers a unique combination of top-notch education and brings together the brightest minds and hottest technologies from across the globe to one place. Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), producers of HITEC, will partner with Naseba, a business facilitation company, to bring the brand to Dubai. Making the event accessible to buyers from the lucrative Middle Eastern market, currently worth over USD 75 bn. The show will offer an education program and exhibits. In addition, HITEC Dubai will feature a summit with one-to-one business meetings that have become the hallmark of Naseba’s platforms. Hoteliers attending the summit portion of HITEC Dubai will be pre-qualified to confirm their purchasing authority, budgets, timelines and solutions of interest. hitec.naseba.com About HFTP Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), established in 1952, is a hospitality nonprofit association headquartered in Austin, Texas USA with offices in Hong Kong, United Kingdom, The Netherlands and Dubai. HFTP is recognized as the spokes group for the finance and technology segments of the hospitality industry with an international network of members and stakeholders. HFTP uniquely understands the industry’s pressing issues, and assists its stakeholders in finding solutions to their challenges more efficiently than any organization. HFTP offers expert networks, educational resources, career development programs, research, leadership opportunities and conferences and events. HFTP produces international events throughout the year, including the world’s largest hospitality technology tradeshow and conference brand: HITEC. The association also owns the world’s only hospitality-specific search engine: PineappleSearch.com®. For more information about HFTP, visit www.hftp.org.For the latest news, visit the HFTP News page at news.hftp.org and the HFTP Connect blog at blog.hftp.org. Follow HFTP on social media Facebook (@HFTPGlobal); LinkedIn; Twitter (@HFTP); Instagram (@HFTP_HITEC). Stay tuned to HFTP’s industry-specific, informational news sites: HFTP News, HITEC Bytes, HFTP Club Bytes, HFTP Finance Bytes, HFTP GDPR Bytes and HFTP FB Bytes. HFTP event photos are available on Flickr, and HFTP event videos are available on YouTube. For media contact: Hina Bakht Managing Director EVOPS Marketing & PR Mob: 00971 50 6975146 Tel: 00971 4 566 7355 Hina.bakht@evops-pr.com www.evops-pr.com  

First Central Hotel Suites in Dubai Records Significant Increase in Direct Bookings with New Digital Strategy

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First Central Hotel Suites in Dubai Records Significant Increase in Direct Bookings with New Digital Strategy
Just a few months after revamping and optimizing its website firstcentraldubai.com has seen a whopping 790% increase in direct bookings compared to figures during the same period last year. The hotel saw bookings surge from both regional and international travellers following an investment in its digital optimization and online marketing. Wael El Behi, General Manager of First Central Hotel Suites, said, “We are very happy with the performance of firstcentraldubai.com and are glad that our digital strategy is paying off. I would like to take this opportunity to commend our Cluster Marketing Manager Angelo De Guzman for successfully spearheading our digital strategy. The brand website is an important e-commerce tool and its optimization is more significant than ever in an increasingly social, online world. Today, for most travellers, the online journey starts on mobiles with social media platforms acting as a gateway to websites. Our enhanced website is well integrated with social media and acts as a promotional partner with various social channels to maximize the hotel’s direct reach.” The firstcentraldubai.com provides a compelling user experience and has been designed to make the booking process easier and simpler for users as well as to help find quickly the information they are looking for. Wael stressed, “Our website is highly interactive with implementation of many interesting features that have been driving more traffic to the site. Above all it allows visitors to experience our brand and hotel in the most optimum setting that in turn ensures the ideal outcome for our business. Moving forward, our goal is to ensure that more and more guests book their stay directly with us and the best way to achieve it is to have the right booking tool with the best offers. Our website features an exciting choice of exclusive promotions for different segments offering excellent value for money. One of the keys to our success is that as part of the marketing strategy we are offering exclusive deals and packages only on our website for both leisure and business travellers this is helping us to increase traffic and conversion.” For hotel inquiries & reservations: Call: +971 4 454 4900 or email reservations.fc@central-hotels.com www.firstcentraldubai.com  Follow Us on @FirstCentralAE #FirstCentalAE #CentralHotels #StayFresh  About Central Hotels Central Hotels has very quickly established itself as a reputed hotel management group in the UAE with its flagship property First Central Hotel Suites located in Barsha Heights (TECOM) near Sheikh Zayed Road. Building up on this amazing success, the brand is now poised to expand its footprint targeting the UAE and Turkey as the primary markets for growth in addition to other lucrative destinations in the Middle East. The group has recently added to its portfolio spectacular new 5-star hotels such as Canal Central Business Bay and Royal Central The Palm followed by Central House Citywalk focused on millennials, Novotel The Palm, Diamond Central – Business Bay, and Island Central in Dubai, as well as Valley Central Bursa, and Valley Central Trabzon in Turkey. For more information visit www.central-hotels.com For Media Contact: Hina Bakht Managing Director EVOPS Marketing & PR M: +971 50 6975146 | T: +971 4 566 7355 Hina.bakht@evops-pr.com www.evops-pr.com  

Celebrate Oktoberfest at Biggles in Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai

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Celebrate Oktoberfest at Biggles in Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai
It will soon be celebration time at the Biggles Pub in the Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai as the Oktoberfest party kicks off at the outlet. The annual fiesta will run at Biggles from 25th September to 4th October 2018 and will offer revellers the opportunity to enjoy traditional German brews along with a superb selection of specialties. Mr. Simon Moore, General Manager of Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai, said, “We are very excited to host the Oktoberfest. Guests can look forward to a whole lot of fun with superb German fare.” Biggles has been Dubai’s favourite British pub for over 20 years, known for its excellent food and live entertainment. This award-winning British bar decorated in WWII aviation-themed memorabilia is not only an ideal venue for night entertainment but also a sports pub with 17 screens for ultimate viewing of your favourite sport. For hotel marketing contact: Sheryl Aquiatan Assistant Marketing Manager Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai Mob: 00971 56 506 0983 Tel: 00971 4 702 8888 sheryl.aquiatan@millenniumhotels.com For media contact: Hina Bakht Managing Director EVOPS Marketing & PR Mob: 00971 50 6975146 Tel: 00971 4 566 7355 Hina.bakht@evops-pr.com www.evops-pr.com Millennium Hotels and Resorts, Middle East and Africa Millennium Hotels and Resorts is a dynamic, global hotel company, which owns, asset manages and operates over 130 hotels worldwide. With almost 40,000 rooms and a portfolio of brands; including Biltmore, Grand Millennium, Millennium, Millennium Place, M Hotel, Copthorne, Kingsgate, Millennium Executive Apartments and Studio M, that serve different market segments, representing quality and value in every class. Currently operating 35 hotels in the Middle East and Africa, the Group has an extensive expansion strategy in place, with 40 hotels in the pipeline. Each property in the region is unique, catering to the varying tastes and needs of the international business and leisure traveller but with a consistent promise to provide a first class service and a rewarding experience for guests. Millennium Hotels and Resorts is committed to differentiating itself by embracing the true spirit of diverse traditions, with a sincere respect to historical heritage and local culture. With the motto “More than Meets the Eye”, Millennium & Copthorne is committed to a customer-centric philosophy and complete guest satisfaction. For more information, please visit www.millenniumhotels.com

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The Millennium Airport Hotel team won the 4th spot in the sought-after Dulsco Cup 2018 Inter Hotel Cricket Tournament held last 16th July 2018. Competing against 18 top hotel cricket teams in Dubai, the players put up a terrific game to grab the title. The matches saw some amazing twists with the Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai team scoring well followed by excellent bowling. Mr. Simon Moore, General Manager of Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai, said, “We are very proud of our cricket team that has been playing very consistently and is in good form. It is wonderful to watch the players grow. Their hard work and great team spirit secured them a place in the final four.” The participants from the Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai included:
  • Sukhjinder Singh – Commis Chef
  • Mahammed Irshad Sulaiman – Kitchen Steward
  • Mohomed Anzil Noordeen – Chef De Partie
  • Ali Bin Ayub – Telephone Operator
  • Nishanthan Mylwaganam Varatharajan – Mason
  • Manish Kumar Bhaskar – Guest Service Agent
  • Ganesh Kumar Balam – Laundry Attendant
  • Muhammad Farooq Aziz – Laundry Attendant
  • Rajendra Singh Danga – Data Entry Operator
  • Mohamed Rifnas Musammil – Dry Cleaner
  • Nabeel Najam – Bell Luggage Attendant
For hotel marketing contact: Sheryl Aquiatan Assistant Marketing Manager Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai Mob: 00971 56 506 0983 Tel: 00971 4 702 8888 sheryl.aquiatan@millenniumhotels.com  For media contact: Hina Bakht Managing Director EVOPS Marketing & PR Mob: 00971 50 6975146 Tel: 00971 4 566 7355 Hina.bakht@evops-pr.com www.evops-pr.com Millennium Hotels and Resorts, Middle East and Africa Millennium Hotels and Resorts is a dynamic, global hotel company, which owns, asset manages and operates over 130 hotels worldwide. With almost 40,000 rooms and a portfolio of brands; including Biltmore, Grand Millennium, Millennium, Millennium Place, M Hotel, Copthorne, Kingsgate, Millennium Executive Apartments and Studio M, that serve different market segments, representing quality and value in every class. Currently operating 35 hotels in the Middle East and Africa, the Group has an extensive expansion strategy in place, with 40 hotels in the pipeline. Each property in the region is unique, catering to the varying tastes and needs of the international business and leisure traveller but with a consistent promise to provide a first class service and a rewarding experience for guests. Millennium Hotels and Resorts is committed to differentiating itself by embracing the true spirit of diverse traditions, with a sincere respect to historical heritage and local culture. With the motto “More than Meets the Eye”, Millennium & Copthorne is committed to a customer-centric philosophy and complete guest satisfaction. For more information, please visit www.millenniumhotels.com

HFTP and Naseba Announce HITEC Dubai 2018 Advisory Council

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HFTP and Naseba Announce HITEC Dubai 2018 Advisory Council
Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) and Naseba are bringing back HITEC® Dubai this year from December 5-6 at the Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai, UAE. A regional extension to the world’s largest hospitality technology conference brand, HITEC Dubai 2018 will feature 30+ speakers, 600+ hospitality stakeholders and 60+ solution and service providers. The show will give Middle East buyers – currently worth over USD 75 billion – access to global top solution providers in hospitality market through a top-notch education program planned by the expert HITEC Dubai 2018 Advisory Council, as well as an exhibition showcasing the latest in hospitality technology, and a summit with one-to-one business meetings. To plan HITEC DUBAI’s educational program, an advisory council of experts with years of experience has been formed. The council’s role is to discuss and design an agenda that is most relevant to the Middle East’s challenges, needs and upcoming hospitality technology trends. The 2018 HITEC Dubai Advisory Council includes:
  • Laurent Voivenel, SVP of Operations and Development for Middle East, Africa & India, Swiss Belhotel International
  • Neil Menezes, VP of IT, Dubai Holding
  • Dr. Sanjay Nadkarni, Director Research and Innovations, Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management
  • Ferghal Purcell, COO, Hospitality Management Holding (HMH)
  • Ajay Rathi, Group Senior IT Director, Meraas Holding
  • Reda bin Abdoun, IT Director, Dur Hospitality
  • Naveen Bharadwaj, Production Director, Naseba
  • Atul Gupta, Regional Director of IT, Wyndham Hotels and Resorts
  • Samir Hamadeh, General Manager, Alpha Destination Management
  • Mohamed Amirul Islam, President, HFTP Dubai Chapter
  • Mahmoud Kamal, Group CIO, Al Habtoor Hospitality
  • Nicholas Watson, Chief Digital Officer, Naseba
  • Frank Wolfe, CAE, CEO, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP)
HITEC Dubai’s Advisory Council Chairperson Laurent A. Voivenel, senior vice president of operations and development for the Middle East, Africa and India for Swiss-Belhotel International, said, “HITEC, co-produced by HFTP and Naseba, is the world’s largest hospitality technology show for hotels and we are delighted to participate in it. We operate in smart cities such as Dubai – hence our hotels need to be smart too. HITEC Dubai offers the perfect platform to know about the latest developments in hospitality technology based on the rapid innovations in the field and the specific needs of the Middle East region, especially Dubai, in order to keep up with the expectations of international travelers.” In addition, HFTP has several other HITEC events coming up in 2019. HITEC Europe is April 9-11, 2019 at Palau de Congressos in Palma, Mallorca, Spain. HITEC Minneapolis is June 17-20, 2019 at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota USA. For more information about HFTP’s international events, visit www.hftp.org and www.hitec.org or contact the HFTP Meetings & Special Events Department at education@hftp.org. About HITEC Dubai Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) is the world’s largest and oldest hospitality technology exposition and conference brand. HITEC offers a unique combination of top-notch education and brings together the brightest minds and hottest technologies from across the globe to one place. Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), producers of HITEC, will partner with Naseba, a business facilitation company, to bring the brand to Dubai. Making the event accessible to buyers from the lucrative Middle Eastern market, currently worth over USD 75 bn. The show will offer an education program and exhibits. In addition, HITEC Dubai will feature a summit with one-to-one business meetings that have become the hallmark of Naseba’s platforms. Hoteliers attending the summit portion of HITEC Dubai will be pre-qualified to confirm their purchasing authority, budgets, timelines and solutions of interest. hitec.naseba.com About HFTP Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), established in 1952, is a hospitality nonprofit association headquartered in Austin, Texas USA with offices in Hong Kong, United Kingdom, The Netherlands and Dubai. HFTP is recognized as the spokes group for the finance and technology segments of the hospitality industry with an international network of members and stakeholders. HFTP uniquely understands the industry’s pressing issues, and assists its stakeholders in finding solutions to their challenges more efficiently than any organization. HFTP offers expert networks, educational resources, career development programs, research, leadership opportunities and conferences and events. HFTP produces international events throughout the year, including the world’s largest hospitality technology tradeshow and conference brand: HITEC. The association also owns the world’s only hospitality-specific search engine: PineappleSearch.com®. For more information about HFTP, visit www.hftp.org.For the latest news, visit the HFTP News page at news.hftp.org and the HFTP Connect blog at blog.hftp.org. Follow HFTP on social media Facebook (@HFTPGlobal); LinkedIn; Twitter (@HFTP); Instagram (@HFTP_HITEC). Stay tuned to HFTP’s industry-specific, informational news sites: HFTP News, HITEC Bytes, HFTP Club Bytes, HFTP Finance Bytes, HFTP GDPR Bytes and HFTP FB Bytes. HFTP event photos are available on Flickr, and HFTP event videos are available on YouTube. About Naseba Naseba offers global business facilitation services. The company creates growth opportunities by bringing together people, partners and ideas. It helps clients raise capital, enter new markets, secure partners, close sales and educate workforces. Naseba’s goal is to create opportunity and add economic value at every stage of its client’s journey. It does this through three key areas: investor services, commercial services and leadership services. Since inception in 2002, Naseba has facilitated deals totalling billions of dollars for its clients. The company has connected over 100,000 global executives through more than 1,000 proprietary business platforms and is an expert in growth markets.

HFTP and Naseba Announce HITEC Dubai 2018 Advisory Council

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HFTP and Naseba Announce HITEC Dubai 2018 Advisory Council
Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) and Naseba are bringing back HITEC® Dubai this year from December 5-6 at the Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai, UAE. A regional extension to the world’s largest hospitality technology conference brand, HITEC Dubai 2018 will feature 30+ speakers, 600+ hospitality stakeholders and 60+ solution and service providers. The show will give Middle East buyers – currently worth over USD 75 billion – access to global top solution providers in hospitality market through a top-notch education program planned by the expert HITEC Dubai 2018 Advisory Council, as well as an exhibition showcasing the latest in hospitality technology, and a summit with one-to-one business meetings. To plan HITEC DUBAI’s educational program, an advisory council of experts with years of experience has been formed. The council’s role is to discuss and design an agenda that is most relevant to the Middle East’s challenges, needs and upcoming hospitality technology trends. The 2018 HITEC Dubai Advisory Council includes:
  • Laurent Voivenel, SVP of Operations and Development for Middle East, Africa & India, Swiss Belhotel International
  • Neil Menezes, VP of IT, Dubai Holding
  • Dr. Sanjay Nadkarni, Director Research and Innovations, Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management
  • Ferghal Purcell, COO, Hospitality Management Holding (HMH)
  • Ajay Rathi, Group Senior IT Director, Meraas Holding
  • Reda bin Abdoun, IT Director, Dur Hospitality
  • Naveen Bharadwaj, Production Director, Naseba
  • Atul Gupta, Regional Director of IT, Wyndham Hotels and Resorts
  • Samir Hamadeh, General Manager, Alpha Destination Management
  • Mohamed Amirul Islam, President, HFTP Dubai Chapter
  • Mahmoud Kamal, Group CIO, Al Habtoor Hospitality
  • Nicholas Watson, Chief Digital Officer, Naseba
  • Frank Wolfe, CAE, CEO, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP)
HITEC Dubai’s Advisory Council Chairperson Laurent A. Voivenel, Senior Vice President, Operations and Development for the Middle East, Africa and India for Swiss-Belhotel International, said, “HITEC, co-produced by HFTP and Naseba, is the world’s largest hospitality technology show for hotels and we are delighted to participate in it. We operate in smart cities such as Dubai, hence our hotels need to be smart too. HITEC Dubai offers the perfect platform to know about the latest developments in hospitality technology based on the rapid innovations in the field and the specific needs of the Middle East region, especially Dubai, in order to keep up with the expectations of international travellers.” In addition, HFTP has several other HITEC events coming up in 2019. HITEC Europe is April 9-11, 2019 at Palau de Congressos in Palma, Mallorca, Spain. HITEC Minneapolis is June 17-20, 2019 at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota USA.

Dubai attracts $21.66 billion of high-tech investments

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Dubai attracts $21.66 billion of high-tech investments
Dubai has attracted $21.66 billion worth of foreign direct investment (FDI) in high-end technology transfers in three years, organisers of the upcoming HITEC Dubai highlighted.
This consequently earned the emirate the top rank globally in 2018 in the share of FDI in technology transfers like artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics. The Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) in Dubai will be the destination partner for HITEC Dubai 2018, the world’s largest hospitality Technology Exhibition and Conference brand in the Middle East. Dubai will host the two-day trade show, co-produced by Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) and Naseba, will kick off on 5 December at the Madinat Jumeirah Dubai, according to a recent statement. This annual business-to-business (B2B) exhibition will grant the region’s buyers, currently worth over $75 billion, access to the world’s leading technology solution providers and experts in the hospitality sector. CEO of HFTP, Frank Wolfe CAE, said, “With Expo2020 and such a huge influx of tourist, hospitality industry will take the centerstage in positioning Dubai as the smartest city. HITEC Dubai gives an opportunity for regional hospitality buyers to introduce latest technologies into their organisations.”

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Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) and Naseba are bringing back HITEC® Dubai this year from December 5-6 at the Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai, UAE. A regional extension to the world’s largest hospitality technology conference brand, HITEC Dubai 2018 will feature 30+ speakers, 600+ hospitality stakeholders and 60+ solution and service providers. The show will give Middle East buyers – currently worth over USD 75 billion – access to global top solution providers in hospitality market through a top-notch education program planned by the expert HITEC Dubai 2018 Advisory Council, as well as an exhibition showcasing the latest in hospitality technology, and a summit with one-to-one business meetings.
To plan HITEC DUBAI’s educational program, an advisory council of experts with years of experience has been formed. The council’s role is to discuss and design an agenda that is most relevant to the Middle East’s challenges, needs and upcoming hospitality technology trends.

The 2018 HITEC Dubai Advisory Council includes:

  • Laurent Voivenel, SVP of Operations and Development for Middle East, Africa & India, Swiss Belhotel International
  • Neil Menezes, VP of IT, Dubai Holding
  • Sanjay Nadkarni, Director Research and Innovations, Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management
  • Ferghal Purcell, COO, Hospitality Management Holding (HMH)
  • Ajay Rathi, Group Senior IT Director, Meraas Holding
  • Reda bin Abdoun, IT Director, Dur Hospitality
  • Naveen Bharadwaj, Production Director, Naseba
  • Atul Gupta, Regional Director of IT, Wyndham Hotels and Resorts
  • Samir Hamadeh, General Manager, Alpha Destination Management
  • Mohamed Amirul Islam, President, HFTP Dubai Chapter
  • Mahmoud Kamal, Group CIO, Al Habtoor Hospitality
  • Nicholas Watson, Chief Digital Officer, Naseba
  • Frank Wolfe, CAE, CEO, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP)
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HITEC Dubai’s Advisory Council Chairperson Laurent A. Voivenel, senior vice president of operations and development for the Middle East, Africa and India for Swiss-Belhotel International, said, “HITEC, co-produced by HFTP and Naseba, is the world’s largest hospitality technology show for hotels and we are delighted to participate in it. We operate in smart cities such as Dubai – hence our hotels need to be smart too. HITEC Dubai offers the perfect platform to know about the latest developments in hospitality technology based on the rapid innovations in the field and the specific needs of the Middle East region, especially Dubai, in order to keep up with the expectations of international travelers.” In addition, HFTP has several other HITEC events coming up in 2019. HITEC Europe is April 9-11, 2019 at Palau de Congressos in Palma, Mallorca, Spain. HITEC Minneapolis is June 17-20, 2019 at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota USA. For more information about HFTP’s international events, visit www.hftp.org and www.hitec.org or contact the HFTP Meetings & Special Events Department at education@hftp.org.

About HITEC Dubai

Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) is the world’s largest and oldest hospitality technology exposition and conference brand. HITEC offers a unique combination of top-notch education and brings together the brightest minds and hottest technologies from across the globe to one place. Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), producers of HITEC, will partner with Naseba, a business facilitation company, to bring the brand to Dubai. Making the event accessible to buyers from the lucrative Middle Eastern market, currently worth over USD 75 bn. The show will offer an education program and exhibits. In addition, HITEC Dubai will feature a summit with one-to-one business meetings that have become the hallmark of Naseba’s platforms. Hoteliers attending the summit portion of HITEC Dubai will be pre-qualified to confirm their purchasing authority, budgets, timelines and solutions of interest. hitec.naseba.com

About HFTP

Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), established in 1952, is a hospitality nonprofit association headquartered in Austin, Texas USA with offices in Hong Kong, United Kingdom, The Netherlands and Dubai. HFTP is recognized as the spokes group for the finance and technology segments of the hospitality industry with an international network of members and stakeholders. HFTP uniquely understands the industry’s pressing issues, and assists its stakeholders in finding solutions to their challenges more efficiently than any organization. HFTP offers expert networks, educational resources, career development programs, research, leadership opportunities and conferences and events. HFTP produces international events throughout the year, including the world’s largest hospitality technology tradeshow and conference brand: HITEC. The association also owns the world’s only hospitality-specific search engine: PineappleSearch.com®. For more information about HFTP, visit www.hftp.org.For the latest news, visit the HFTP News page at news.hftp.org and the HFTP Connect blog at blog.hftp.org. Follow HFTP on social media Facebook (@HFTPGlobal); LinkedIn; Twitter (@HFTP); Instagram (@HFTP_HITEC). Stay tuned to HFTP’s industry-specific, informational news sites: HFTP News, HITEC Bytes, HFTP Club Bytes, HFTP Finance Bytes, HFTP GDPR Bytes and HFTP FB Bytes. HFTP event photos are available on Flickr, and HFTP event videos are available on YouTube.

About Naseba

Naseba offers global business facilitation services. The company creates growth opportunities by bringing together people, partners and ideas. It helps clients raise capital, enter new markets, secure partners, close sales and educate workforces. Naseba’s goal is to create opportunity and add economic value at every stage of its client’s journey. It does this through three key areas: investor services, commercial services and leadership services. Since inception in 2002, Naseba has facilitated deals totalling billions of dollars for its clients. The company has connected over 100,000 global executives through more than 1,000 proprietary business platforms and is an expert in growth markets.
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