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.

Dubai to host the Middle East’s Largest Hospitality Technology exhibition and conference ‘HITEC Dubai 2018’ backed by DTCM

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Dubai to host the Middle East’s Largest Hospitality Technology exhibition and conference ‘HITEC Dubai 2018’ backed by DTCM
Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) will be the destination partner for HITEC Dubai 2018 – the world’s largest hospitality Technology Exhibition and Conference brand. Co-produced by Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) and Naseba, the two-day trade show will be held on December 5 and 6, 2018 at the Madinat Jumeirah Dubai. The annual business-to-business (B2B) exhibition will give Middle East buyers, currently worth over USD 75 billion, access to the world’s leading technology solution providers and experts in the hospitality sector. Frank Wolfe CAE, CEO of HFTP, said: “Dubai has an image of doing things big, bigger and biggest. Dubai has emerged as one of the fastest growing smart cities in the world. With such visionary leaders Dubai will soon become the smartest city of the world. 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 organizations.”
According to recent industry reports, Dubai attracted $21.66 billion worth of foreign direct investment in high-end technology transfers in three years. 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.
HITEC Dubai will feature three key areas including exhibition, technology theaters and a high-power conference. Naveen Bharadwaj, Production Director of Naseba and HITEC Dubai, stressed, “Middle East continues to make huge investments in the hospitality industry given mega events such as Dubai Expo 2020 and the increase in tourists. A large portion of this is being spent on technology products and services that optimize internal processes, enhance guest experience and increase profitability. HITEC Dubai will address the needs of the industry by introducing top level regional stakeholders with leading technology providers from across the world. We are glad that DTCM is endorsing the show again.” 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, “Over the last decade technology has led to drastic transformation in the hospitality sector globally as well as regionally which has boosted competitiveness and efficiency while creating new opportunities. Digitalisation and Artificial Intelligence is continuously giving greater choice in every aspect of travel turning customers into DIY travellers who plan, manage and book travel online. HITEC Dubai will the perfect platform to see what lies ahead how the latest innovations and technological advancements are changing our industry.”

Dubai to host the Middle East’s Largest Hospitality Technology exhibition and conference ‘HITEC Dubai 2018’ backed by DTCM

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Dubai to host the Middle East’s Largest Hospitality Technology exhibition and conference ‘HITEC Dubai 2018’ backed by DTCM

Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) will be the destination partner for HITEC Dubai 2018 – the world’s largest hospitality Technology Exhibition and Conference brand. Co-produced by Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) and Naseba, the two-day trade show will be held on December 5 and 6, 2018 at the Madinat Jumeirah Dubai. The annual business-to-business (B2B) exhibition will give Middle East buyers, currently worth over USD 75 billion, access to the world’s leading technology solution providers and experts in the hospitality sector.

Frank Wolfe CAE, CEO of HFTP, said: “Dubai has an image of doing things big, bigger and biggest. Dubai has emerged as one of the fastest growing smart cities in the world. With such visionary leaders Dubai will soon become the smartest city of the world. 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 organizations.”

According to recent industry reports, Dubai attracted $21.66 billion worth of foreign direct investment in high-end technology transfers in three years. 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.

HITEC Dubai will feature three key areas including exhibition, technology theaters and a high-power conference. Naveen Bharadwaj, Production Director of Naseba and HITEC Dubai, stressed, “Middle East continues to make huge investments in the hospitality industry given mega events such as Dubai Expo 2020 and the increase in tourists. A large portion of this is being spent on technology products and services that optimize internal processes, enhance guest experience and increase profitability. HITEC Dubai will address the needs of the industry by introducing top level regional stakeholders with leading technology providers from across the world. We are glad that DTCM is endorsing the show again.”

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, “Over the last decade technology has led to drastic transformation in the hospitality sector globally as well as regionally which has boosted competitiveness and efficiency while creating new opportunities. Digitalisation and Artificial Intelligence is continuously giving greater choice in every aspect of travel turning customers into DIY travellers who plan, manage and book travel online. HITEC Dubai will the perfect platform to see what lies ahead how the latest innovations and technological advancements are changing our industry.”

For more information or to register for HITEC Dubai 2018 visit https://www.hitec-dubai.com/ Call Amir Abdin on +971 44 55 7920 or Rouf Hyder Beigh +971 44 55 79 32

ABOUT HFTP

Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) is a global non-profit hospitality association, headquartered in Austin, Texas, USA, that uniquely understands the industry’s problems. HFTP has members and stakeholders across the globe. HFTP assists its members in finding solutions to industry problems more efficiently than any organization via its expert networks, research, conferences such as HITEC and certification programs. HFTP also owns the world’s only hospitality specific search engine, PineappleSearch.com. HFTP is recognized as the spokes group for the finance and technology segment of the hospitality industry.

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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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

Royal Central Hotel The Palm, Ideal Destination for Team-Building Activities

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Royal Central Hotel The Palm, Ideal Destination for Team-Building Activities
Whether it’s to increase morale, improve cohesion, or reward good results, team-building exercises are instrumental in boosting performance. With a scenic location on the East crescent of the iconic Palm Jumeirah, the Royal Central Hotel The Palm offers the perfect setting for team-building activities with a difference. Mohamed Hassan Youssef, General Manager of the Royal Central Hotel The Palm, said, “Our stunning beachfront location makes us the ideal outdoor destination for team-building programmes. Here you can treat your group to a unique off-site experience in a 5-star ambience. We have the right mix of facilities and services for a motivational break. Our meeting rooms have been designed to provide flexible layout options and are equipped with the latest technology for productive gatherings.” The stunning Royal Central Hotel The Palm features 207 elegantly-appointed rooms and suites, each beautifully designed to intuitively meet the needs of discerning travelers. Here you wake up to serenity of the sea glistening like a jewel in the sun that makes you forget you are in the middle of city. Awaiting guests are an array of recreational facilities ranging from water sports to an outdoor infinity pool, state-of-the-art gym and health spa. All this together with exciting dining options, allow travellers to relax in a truly beautiful and memorable setting. Follow us on @RoyalCentralAE #RoyalCentralAE #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  

Designs Group Enters into Strategic Alliance with Warwick Hotels & Resorts for Management of Properties in KSA

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Designs Group Enters into Strategic Alliance with Warwick Hotels & Resorts for Management of Properties in KSA
Saudi based Designs Group has announced its strategic alliance with Warwick Hotels & Resorts (WHR) for the management of new properties featuring 1000 rooms in the Kingdom. The agreement will come into effect from the beginning of 2019. Making the announcement at The Hotel Show in Dubai, Eng. Mohammad Al-Nadi, CEO of Designs Group, stated, “We are very pleased to collaborate with Warwick Hotels & Resorts for our upcoming projects in Saudi Arabia. These hotels are situated in prime locations and are being developed to offer world-class facilities. We are confident WHR will add great value to the projects with their vast global and regional experience and expertise. Our business strategy is in line with Saudi Vision 2030 that recognises the role religious tourism can play in diversifying the economy and is therefore fuelling the demand for quality hotels. The market is currently under supplied in terms of hotels and projected to show strong growth in future that we are well placed to capitalise on.” With the expected completion of the Holy Mosque and various infrastructure developments coupled with the anticipated recovery in feeder market’s economies in the mid to long term, the Kingdom aims to welcome 30 million pilgrims by 2030. Mr. Jamal Serhan, Senior Vice President WHR / Chief Executive Officer MENA, stated, “Saudi Arabia is an extremely significant market for us with a growing demand for hotels. We are delighted to expand our footprint in the Kingdom where we already have seven hotels and very excited to penetrate new destinations with a reputable partner like Designs Group. We are truly grateful to them for having given us this fantastic opportunity.” Religious pilgrims currently contribute 2-3% of Saudi’s GDP. Therefore, there are plans to roughly double the capacity to accommodate both Umrah and Hajj visitors to around 15 million and five million respectively by 2020. In addition to massive development of hotels, the Saudi government is investing in major transport infrastructure to grow tourism such as the new Jeddah airport and the Haramain High Speed Rail line linking the holy cities of Medina and Mecca via King Abdullah Economic City, Rabigh, Jeddah, and the new Jeddah airport. It is also doing significant investment in large-scale leisure, cultural and entertainment projects. Visit Designs Group at The Hotel Show on Stand No. 5E219 from 16-18 September 2018 at Sheikh Saeed Hall, Dubai World Trade Centre. About Designs Group Designs Group is a pioneer in providing integrated hotel solutions as well as construction and management services. With over three decades of outstanding experience and 13 specialized companies, Designs Group (ProArt Intl, PerfectTech, B2B Hotel Furniture, and other subsidiaries co.) has served a prestigious list of more than 10,000 clients across the Middle East and Africa region since the 1990s delivering some of the most complex and award-winning projects. B2B Hotel Furniture is a specialized furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) and operating supplies equipment (OS&E) purchasing firm. For more information about Designs Group please visit  www.designs.sa or www.b2bhotelfurniture.com About Warwick Hotels and Resorts Warwick Hotels and Resorts (WHR) was launched in 1980 with the purchase of Warwick New York, a hotel originally built by William Randolph Hearst for his Hollywood friends. The WHR now includes more than 55 prestigious Hotels, Resorts & Spas worldwide located in city centres and resort destinatssions in the United States, Caribbean, Europe, Asia, Bali, the South Pacific, the Middle East and Africa. Further details can be found at www.warwickhotels.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  

LAURENT A. VOIVENEL, SVP OPERATIONS & DEVELOPMENT, SWISS-BELHOTEL INTERNATIONAL, SPEAKS ON NEW TRENDS EMERGING IN OWNER AND OPERATOR RELATIONS

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LAURENT A. VOIVENEL, SVP OPERATIONS & DEVELOPMENT, SWISS-BELHOTEL INTERNATIONAL, SPEAKS ON NEW TRENDS EMERGING IN OWNER AND OPERATOR RELATIONS
Dubai – Laurent A. Voivenel, Senior Vice President, Operations and Development for the Middle East, Africa and India, Swiss-Belhotel International, was among the top speakers today at The Hotel Show being held at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 16 to 18th September 2018. Participating in a panel discussion at The Middle East Hospitality Leadership Forum, Laurent highlighted the new trends in owner and operator relations. Laurent stated, “New patterns of ownership, finance and management are emerging. Contract terms are swinging in favour of owners who are primarily performance driven and are no longer satisfied with long-term capital appreciation. The bottom line is the yardstick that operators are being judged by. Therefore, operators need to understand better today’s owners and investors who are far more active and involved in all areas of hotel operations from selection of general managers to driving social media.” Talking about the changing market dynamics, Laurent stated, “The business is becoming more complex and competitive for operators who are grapping with multiple challenges. The pie is shrinking with far too many hotel brands and regional operators. Market is being disrupted by new forms of competition such as Airbnb. Rates are constantly under pressure due to oversupply of rooms. Increasing costs of operations are adversely affecting profitability. Guests profiles and preferences are changing too who are looking for greater value for money along with better quality, greater convenience and unique experiences.” So, what needs to be done to manage the gabs between owners and operators? Laurent stated, “Both parties have to look at the equation differently. There is need for greater communication to build lasting relationships. It is important for operators to understand and listen to owners, and react with solutions. Innovation is the key in every aspect of the business. We need to be inventive by outsourcing services, clustering roles and boosting efficiency by tapping into new technology. Alternative revenue generators should be developed. For their part owners must give operators a fair chance to implement new ideas with ample space and time. For further information visit http://www.swiss-belhotel.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 About Swiss-Belhotel International Swiss-Belhotel International currently manages a portfolio of more than 150* hotels, resorts and projects located in Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Vietnam, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Australia, New Zealand, Bulgaria, Georgia, Italy and Tanzania.  Awarded Indonesia’s Leading Global Hotel Chain for six consecutive years, Swiss-Belhotel International is one of the world’s fastest-growing international hotel and hospitality management groups. The Group provides comprehensive and highly professional development and management services in all aspects of hotel, resort and serviced residences. Offices are located in Hong Kong, New Zealand, Australia, China, Europe, Indonesia, United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam. www.swiss-belhotel.com *Numbers may fluctuate  

Designs Group Sets Up a New Plant in Turkey for Manufacturing Hotel Minibars and Safe Boxes

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Designs Group Sets Up a New Plant in Turkey for Manufacturing Hotel Minibars and Safe Boxes
Saudi based Designs Group, a pioneer in providing integrated hotel solutions as well as construction and management services, has set up a new plant in Turkey for manufacturing minibars and safe boxes for hotels. Making the announcement at The Hotel Show in Dubai today, Eng. Mohammad Al-Nadi, CEO of Designs Group, stated, “We are delighted to add this new plant to our well-established manufacturing lines specialised in catering to the diverse requirements of the hospitality industry. With an annual production targeted at 100,000 units the new company will be well-placed to meet the growing demand for such products in the region. We will be closely monitoring all aspects of engineering and manufacturing that will enable us to implement innovative product design, advanced technology and rigorous quality control processes to meet and exceed even the most stringent global standards.” Each electronic safe will be fully motorised with two locking bolts and feature internationally compliant keypads, LED display, audit trail, and emergency openings by electronic override and high security manual key. The safes are easy to install and will be available in wide range of sizes and designs to fit the different types of cabinets and wardrobes. With an emphasis on reliability and usability the minibar systems too are being developed to redefine hotel in-room convenience refrigerator technology with benefits for both guests and hotels. Incorporating advanced absorption techniques and energy saving technology they will greatly enhance the user experience and comfort. Eng. Mohammad Al-Nadi, CEO of Designs Group, stated, “Demand for hotel interiors and other products is growing strongly across the Middle East and Africa region following the development of new hotels and renovations and at Designs Group we are eager capitalize on this buoyant market. Not only are a number of new hotels being built across the country, but existing properties are being refurbished to stay competitive.” There are currently 618 projects under development in the Middle East’s hotel pipeline that once completed will yield a total of 238,963 new rooms. The two most active countries across the region are the UAE, which has 222 hotel projects amounting to 126,576 rooms and Saudi Arabia, which has 143 projects and 55,810 rooms. B2B Hotel Furniture is well equipped to meet the demands of constantly evolving hospitality industry from small to large scale projects. With over three decades of outstanding experience and 13 specialized companies, Designs Group (ProArt Intl, PerfectTech, B2B Hotel Furniture, and other subsidiaries co.) has served a prestigious list of more than 10,000 clients across the Middle East and Africa region since the 1990s delivering some of the most complex and award-winning projects. Eng. Mohammad Al-Nadi, said, “Based on our performance, we have built a strong reputation across the Middle East as a dependable company delivering exceptional value to our clients. With a highly skilled and experienced team of designers, project managers and site engineers, and a global procurement network, we are able to successfully meet the industry’s numerous challenges as well as budget and timescale constraints that gives us tremendous edge in the market.” For more information about Designs Group please visit  www.designs.sa or www.b2bhotelfurniture.com Visit Designs Group at The Hotel Show on Stand No. 5E219 from 16-18 September 2018 at Sheikh Saeed Hall, Dubai World Trade Centre. 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  
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