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04/11/2013

Is Ajman the next Emirate to watch out in terms of Hotel Development in UAE? The coastline between Ajman and Umm Al Qwaim is amazing, and could lead to several sea front hotels development. Luxury Indian Brand Oberoi Group has reportedly signed an agreement with Al Zorah Development Company (a joint venture formed by the Government of Ajman and Dubai-based Solidere International) to operate a luxury resort on the north coast of Ajman, UAE. The Al Zorah Resort will have 113 rooms and suites; the hotel is expected to cover 100,000 m² with 290 of beachfront. Construction has already started on the resort and completion is expected by summer 2015.

Source: http://www.reidin.com/news/showNews/us_hvsint-ushvsnws-20131101-10/oberoi-to-open-in-ajman.html .reyQJen4.dpuf

Oberoi Group has reportedly signed an agreement with Al Zorah Development Company (a joint venture formed by the Government of Ajman and Dubai-based S

27/10/2013

Dubai, UAE: Second Airport for Dubai
On Sunday – European-budget carrier Wizz Air will begin flights to Al Maktoum International with its outbound flight to Budapest. Wizz Air will fly four-times weekly from Al Maktoum to Budapest and Kiev, and three-ties weekly to Bucharest and Sofia.

Wizz Air offers a real low cost product and not a hybrid model with business class or high fares. Passengers can find everyday low fares between Dubai and the capital cities of Hungary, Ukraine, Bulgaria and Romania.

While beginning October 31 Jazeera Airways will fly twice-weekly to Kuwait as well as maintaining its existing services from Dubai International.

Joining the two budget-carriers in December will be Bahraini full service airline Gulf Air, who announced on Wednesday it fly daily from Al Maktoum starting December 8 2013.

16/10/2013

It doesn't matter how much data you can store or process if your analysis isn't yielding valuable business insights. Yet it seems many businesses tend to put all of their time and resources into storing and maintaining their data rather than improving their analysis process. Failure to prevent bad data is a huge gamble to make and one you will regret eventually. Contact RSVP Hospitality to discuss your data insights and to what impact it could link on your profitability.

13/10/2013

It's flattering and so rewarding when you give a talk & receive comments like "What you said opened my eyes to a whole new world!"

It's such an honor being able to contribute to others' success and growth.

13/10/2013

Success Stories: "Wonderful opportunity for hoteliers to be ahead of the game". Tamir Kobrin, General Manager of New Delhi's top ranked property, believes that the most important marketing mechanism for his Leela Palace is guests who have stayed, had a positive experience, and gone on to talk about it. TripAdvisor -- the platform through which many of those guests share impressions -- is an important source of new referrals for his hotel. It's also, Kobrin says, "a wonderful opportunity for hoteliers to be ahead of the game." He and his staff use traveler feedback to constantly improve. Hear from Kobrin himself how user-generated content both brings in new business and helps his team constantly raise their game.

Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMboX5bOoJk =26

Hear Tamir Kobrin, General Manager of The Leela Palace New Delhi, talk about how he uses TripAdvisor reviews, management responses and awards to enhance cust...

12/10/2013

Must read inspirational enterprise:
http://postcards.blogs.fortune.cnn.com/2013/06/10/chobani-yogurt-google-facebook/?source=linkedin

How does yogurt maker Chobani get from zero to $1 billion in revenue in five years?

24/09/2013

With the new flights route synergies development between Saudi Arabia and UAE, your consumer statistics should clearly show an increase of Saudi Nationals at your hotels and business portfolio from Quarter 4 onwards.

The existing flight routes from Saudi Airlines / Emirates / Etihad are targeting Business Consultants/High End and prove to be very expensive to fly between Jeddah or Riyadh to Dubai or Abu Dhabi over USD 800 for a 3 hour round trip in Economy.

Thanks to the effort of other flight carriers, this should not be a problem anymore for Saudi clients who aim to visit UAE, with recent announcement of brand new Fly Route for NAS AIR - www.flynas.com (Al Maktoum International Airport - New one) and RAK Airways -www.rakairways.com (Ras Al Khaimah International Airport, 45Mn from Dubai Emirate) that will bring Saudi passengers at correct and competitive air fares prices. A major reveal for UAE hoteliers to welcome this massive clientele to the different hotel establishments.

Additional information at:
- http://www.arabianbusiness.com/uae-s-rak-airways-set-launch-riyadh-flights-519577.html #.UkE4PLS-2-8

New service will be carrier's 12th destination; thrice weekly flights to start on Sept 25

24/09/2013

Lebanon sees 10 percent year-on-year decline in visitors.
http://www.zawya.com/story/Lebanon_sees_10_percent_yearonyear_decline_in_visitors-DS23092013_dsart*232185/

The number of tourists to Lebanon dropped by 10 percent in the first eight months of 2013 compared to the same period last year, with European visitors topping the list ahead of Arabs for the first time in years. The number of tourists totaled

24/09/2013

Egypt's hotel occupancy rates continue to fall as the country's hospitality sector reels from the continued political turmoil. There was a time where Cairo was receiving the overflow from Libya Corporate and Government. This time seems to be far by now.
http://www.zawya.com/story/Hotels_feel_heat_of_Egypt_chaos-ZAWYA20130923062110/

Tourism dollars have plunged in recent months as the country continues to struggle with an unstable political climate.

23/09/2013

The latest in Real Estate development in Dubai. Visit Cityscape from October 8-10, 2013. http://www.cityscapeglobal.com

Register now for the event in UAE for real estate investors, developers, financiers, architects, consultants in property investment, development & construction

19/09/2013

You aim at getting more Brazilian clients with an english content. That will not work, as RSVP Hospitality met with several Hotel Consultants in Brazil, and they claim Brazilian surely speak Brazilian, Portuguese and Spanish for some extent. So follow the initiative of Abu Dhabi Tourism, and add your content in that language. Ensure that you may also have 2-3 portuguese speaking staffs in your hotel, and that should be a good start.
Source: Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) has launched a Brazilian Portuguese version of its destination website – http://visitabudhabi.ae/br/default.aspx

Website oficial de Abu Dhabi relacionado a viagem e turismo, com informações sobre hotéis, restaurantes, o que fazer, cultura e tradição, eventos, museus, compras e atrações entre outros.

19/09/2013

The demand in Dubai Hotels may shift slightly from one corner of Dubai to another corner of Dubai. With 2 airports, and now new Airline Carriers, do we have enough hotels in the Dubai Emirate, to cater for that shift and growth?