Hyatt has chosen the Oracle OPERA Cloud hospitality platform as the property management system (PMS) for its global hotel portfolio. With OPERA Cloud, Hyatt properties will be able to standardize its operations and data management across more than 1,000 hotels and all-inclusive properties. With a modern data platform delivering a common user interface and processes across its properties, Hyatt colleagues will have the insights to operate more efficiently and provide an improved, more consistent experience for its guests, members and customers. “As one of the world’s top hospitality companies, Hyatt is committed to caring for people so they can be their best,” said Cameron Hammond, Senior Vice President of Global Field Technology Services at Hyatt. “In today’s evolving environment, technology plays a critical role in empowering our colleagues so they can continue to deliver unforgettable experiences to our guests. By moving to OPERA Cloud and extending our long-standing collaboration with Oracle, we will be able to provide our operators and colleagues with a modern, secure platform to deliver better data insights and elevate their roles with more ease and efficiency.” Built on the high performance and security of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), OPERA Cloud PMS will help centralize data at Hyatt’s global properties for better insights and operational planning, from a holistic perspective down to the individual property level. Hyatt will also benefit from having a better view into the unique preferences of its guests across properties they stay at to deliver more personalized touchpoints over time. With the ability to use OPERA Cloud on mobile devices, colleagues will also have the flexibility to help guests from anywhere and at any time. “With OPERA Cloud as the secure data and …

Rotana announces the opening of Beach Bay Hotel – Mirfa, the first Edge by Rotana property in Abu Dhabi. Edge by Rotana is a collection of independent properties that maintain their individuality, while benefiting from Rotana’s extensive network and systems. The new property marks the seventh Edge by Rotana opening since the brand launch, with another six hotels in the pipeline across the MENAT region. The opening of Beach Bay Hotel – Mirfa expands Rotana’s presence in Abu Dhabi to 4,768 keys across 17 properties. Located approximately 150 kilometres from Abu Dhabi city, Mirfa is a serene coastal town nestled on the picturesque western coast of the Emirate. Complete with a private beach overlooking the pristine waters of the Arabian Gulf, the serviced apartment hotel offers a perfect blend of convenience and comfort for business travel, a long-term stay, or a family vacation. The hotel features 76 serviced apartments, including studios, one-, two-, and three-bedroom options. Each unit is seamlessly designed for modern living, providing stunning sea views and a tranquil escape from city life. Apartments are also fitted with a dining area and a fully equipped kitchen, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable stay. Commenting on the announcement, Philip Barnes, CEO of Rotana, said: “We are proud to open the doors to Beach Bay Hotel – Mirfa, delivering ‘Treasured Time’ to a fantastic new location in the UAE. This hotel marks a key addition to our growing portfolio and a reflection of our strategic expansion of Edge by Rotana brand in key markets across the region.” Beach Bay Hotel – Mirfa offers guests two attractive dining options to suit any mood, taste, and occasion. The property features two restaurants of …

Jannah Hotels & Resorts is ready to unveil its newest addition, Jannah Executive Hotel Apartments (JEHA), in Q4 2024. Bringing together a blend of traditional Bedouin charm and contemporary chic design, this property is set to become a preferred destination for both travelers and residents in the heart of the capital. Strategically located in the vibrant heart of the city, Jannah Executive Hotel Apartments features 230 elegantly designed apartments, including stylish studios, one-bedroom apartments, and spacious family suites. Guests can choose between stunning sea views and lively cityscapes, with each apartment fully equipped with modern kitchens, providing the flexibility of home-cooked meals and intimate gatherings. The property features an array of amenities designed to cater to diverse lifestyles. A rooftop pool provides a perfect spot to unwind and enjoy panoramic city views, while the gym and sauna provide spaces to recharge and maintain wellness routines. Dining options include a cozy café for a quick coffee fix and an all-day dining restaurant serving a variety of international and local flavors. Located just 10 minutes from the Corniche, 20 minutes from Saadiyat Island, and 25 minutes from Yas Island, Jannah Executive Hotel Apartments offers easy access to Abu Dhabi’s key attractions and business hubs, making it an ideal base for exploring the city’s vibrant cultural and entertainment scenes. The launch of this property is part of Jannah Hotels & Resorts’ ongoing expansion across the UAE and to extend its presence in Saudi Arabia. Stay tuned! For more information or to make a reservation, contact Jannah Hotels & Resorts at book@jannah-hotels.com, visit www.jannah-hotels.com, or call 800-JANNAH (526624).

Airnguru announced a multi-year agreement with Royal Brunei Airlines. The new partnership will significantly enhance the airline’s operational efficiency, increase automation, and bolster its competitive stance as it continues to expand its footprint in the global aviation market. Royal Brunei Airlines is now the tenth carrier to leverage Airnguru’s cutting-edge solutions, highlighting the technology provider’s strong market fit and superior customer service. Airnguru’s ability to quickly gain traction across four continents underscores its commitment to delivering value and driving success for its airline partners. Javier Jiménez, COO and Co-Founder of Airnguru, said: “Partnering with Royal Brunei Airlines at this crucial stage of their global expansion means we can directly address the challenges they face in today’s competitive landscape. Our solutions are designed to enhance their operational capabilities and market responsiveness, and so we look forward to seeing the tangible impact this collaboration will have on their growth and efficiency.” Joshua Kok Hwa Law, Chief Commercial Officer at Royal Brunei Airlines, added: “In our quest to enhance commercial excellence and stay ahead in the competitive airline industry, partnering with Airnguru was a strategic decision. We believe that Airnguru’s expertise in pricing technology will be pivotal in our ongoing efforts to optimize pricing strategies and deliver even greater value to our guests.” “We are delighted to partner with Airnguru as a strategic partner on our path to digitalize some of our processes to ensure we are working for our customers efficiently and be able to respond quickly to market demands. This partnership will ensure we are taking advantage of technological advancements in the airline business, especially in AI. RB will continue to invest in technology to further increase our efficiency and market competitiveness.” added …

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced a series of four strategic initiatives during its participation at Seatrade Cruise MED 2024, underscoring its commitment to elevating the emirate’s position as a premier cruise destination. To enhance the visitors experience, DCT Abu Dhabi has introduced a new digital cruise guide, designed to help guests discover Abu Dhabi’s top attractions, hidden gems, and cultural experiences. Accessible via mobile devices, the guide offers curated itineraries and insider tips, ensuring visitors make the most of their time in the UAE capital. As part of its commitment to improving the experience of all visitors, DCT Abu Dhabi will launch the Cruise Crew Pass, an exclusive benefit for crew members of cruise liners operating in the Arabian Gulf. The pass offers significant discounts, including up to 25% off at 500+ restaurants, shopping discounts at 25+ retail stores, a free UAE SIM card, and complimentary entry to 10+ cultural attractions. The Cruise Crew Pass will be available via a unique invitation code and accessible through the Abu Dhabi Pass App. DCT Abu Dhabi also announced the addition of new cruise itineraries in the Arabian Gulf, featuring the MSC Euribia, Celestyal Journey, and Resorts World One. These cruises will enhance the region’s cruise offerings and attract a new wave of visitors to Abu Dhabi, further establishing the emirate as a key hub for maritime tourism. Additionally, DCT Abu Dhabi has revealed a new visitor information centre at the Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal, Zayed Port. The centre will serve as a gateway for cruise visitors, providing essential information, booking assistance, and insights into the emirate’s diverse offerings, enhancing the overall visitor journey from …

Sabre Corporation announced that Malaysia Airlines has selected PRISM to power and optimize its corporate segment. By using automated, real-time data insights and trends, PRISM offers advanced data analytics, enabling a more customized travel solution for business customers.  A truly global tool with international customers and data sources, PRISM ingests data from more than 5,000 sources internationally with more than 200 million individual corporate flight bookings in 2023. PRISM provides uniquely valuable insights and analytics, including robust contract profit modelling and performance reporting, along with more than 350 preformatted reports containing thousands of different data configurations. In addition to being fully hosted on Google Cloud, PRISM now supports weekly data submissions from its data sources. Those opting for the API option will benefit from automated daily data submissions. PRISM offers daily corporate booking trend data, enhanced user analytics driven by Google Cloud’s BigQuery and Looker capabilities, API connections to link to airline CRM systems, and enhanced user tools to streamline sales collaboration with partner airlines and commercial clients. “Selecting the right business intelligence solution is essential for enhancing our corporate travel offerings, driving business growth, and boosting revenue while elevating the travel experience for our customers. This is why we’ve chosen Sabre PRISM, to help us achieve these goals by optimizing and streamlining our sales processes,” said Ahmad Luqman Mohd Azmi, Chief Executive Officer of Airlines from Malaysia Aviation Group. With PRISM, airlines gain a comprehensive view of corporate travel while ensuring compliance with GDPR and other global data privacy regulations. It is the only solution that offers a built-in analytics tool, on-demand reporting, and API connectivity.  Additionally, Sabre offers PRISM customers 24/7 self-service access to analytics and reporting, as well as in-house technical and …

AlFursan and Carwah announced a partnership agreement that allows AlFursan members to earn extra Miles for every car rental booked through Carwah. The partnership offers AlFursan members a seamless way to maximize their travel benefits. By choosing Carwah for their car rental needs, members can accumulate Miles for future flights, upgrades, and other valuable rewards. The agreement was signed by Essam Akhonbay, Vice President of AlFursan loyalty at Saudia, and Faisal Hamad AlQahtani, the Chief Executive Officer of Carwah. Members can benefit from a lucrative reward structure, earning one Mile through AlFursan Rewards program for every three SAR spent with Carwah. Essam Akhonbay said: “This partnership aligns with AlFursan’s commitment to enhancing members’ experiences by offering them a range of exclusive opportunities to earn Miles and other distinctive benefits. Today, we are excited to combine the advantages of AlFursan’s extensive rewards program with Carwah’s comprehensive car rental network, aiming to elevate our offerings and add value to Saudia’s guests.” Faisal Hamad AlQahtani stated, “We are thrilled to announce our partnership with AlFursan, providing members with an exceptional and rewarding car rental experience through Carwah. With over 80,000 cars registered on our platform and 1,200 branches across 44 cities and airports in the Kingdom, AlFursan members can now earn Miles with every Carwah rental. This makes their travels—whether by car or air—even more rewarding. Together, we are enhancing the way you travel, one Mile at a time!” Al Fursan has expanded its partner network to include more than 20 global partners in the past two years, offering members a wider range of rewards and benefits with banks, hotels, car rental companies, telecommunications, retail, and insurance, as part of the program’s global partnerships. Members also …

Qatar Airways  is growing its operations in Amsterdam from 10 weekly flights to 14 with the launch of four additional weekly flights from Amsterdam starting 12 November 2024 until 29 March 2025. These 14 weekly flights will enable 40,000 additional passengers to travel between Amsterdam and Doha through its hub, Hamad International Airport (DOH). Qatar Airways Chief Commercial Officer, Thierry Antinori, said: “Qatar Airways is delighted to witness and serve the growing travel demand in the Dutch capital, which is an integral destination in our European network. We look forward to offering our world-class product and seamless service to travellers from Amsterdam seeking to experience the world through Qatar Airways’ extensive network of more than 170 global destinations.” With the additional flights, travellers will have more opportunities to soak up the winter sun at their favourite destinations including Bali (Denpasar), Bangkok, and Ho Chi Minh City. Amsterdam, also known as the city of historic canals, is one of the leading destinations for passengers travelling from Asia and Australia.   Qatar Airways flights to Amsterdam (AMS) New winter schedule, starting 12 November 2024 The flights will depart every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday: ·       Doha (DOH) to Amsterdam (AMS) – Flight QR275: Departure 07:55; Arrival 13:00 ·       Amsterdam (AMS) to Doha (DOH) – Flight QR276: Departure 15:20; Arrival 23:30   Existing winter schedule, starting 27 October 2024   The flights will depart daily as follows: Doha (DOH) to Amsterdam (AMS) – Flight QR273: Departure 08:15; Arrival 13:20 Amsterdam (AMS) to Doha (DOH) – Flight QR274: Departure 15:05; Arrival 23:15 Departing every Monday, Friday, and Sunday: Doha (DOH) to Amsterdam (AMS) – Flight QR275: Departure 06:10; Arrival 11:15 Amsterdam (AMS) to Doha (DOH) – …

Taraf and Marriott International, Inc. announced a landmark project, W Residences Abu Dhabi – Al Maryah Island. This collaboration will mark the first branded residences of the renowned W Hotels brand in Abu Dhabi and represents an exciting milestone for both stakeholders, with Taraf expanding its impressive lineup of luxury property developments, and Marriott adding this project to its W Residences portfolio that continues to set new standards and offer the bold, unexpected design and luxury hospitality the hotel brand is known for. Located in Abu Dhabi, a city rapidly emerging as a global real estate powerhouse and the new destination for the world’s elite, The Residences will be located in Al Maryah Island, the city’s premium address and home to the international financial center. Recognized and celebrated for its dynamic community, visionary development, luxury retail and dining options, and an exciting project pipeline, Al Maryah is rapidly becoming the destination of choice for the world’s leading brands. The project’s design will not only add to Abu Dhabi’s iconic skyline but will also feature cutting-edge interiors, world-class amenities, and the signature W hotels Whatever/Whenever© concierge service, providing residence owners their personal oasis to retreat, relax and feel energized. Low Ping, Group CEO, Yas Holding commented: “The branded residence market continues to grow, internationally and locally, with Abu Dhabi’s real estate market a particular hotspot. Our collaboration with Marriott International aligns not only with our prime goal of continued growth within the UAE’s luxury real estate market, but also our commitment to partnering with top global luxury brands. W Residences Abu Dhabi – Al Maryah Island will also complement Taraf’s portfolio which also includes high-profile developments across Dubai, showcasing our commitment to …

Nikki Beach Hospitality Group announced the grand reopening of Nikki Beach Dubai on 1 October 2024. Situated on the exclusive Pearl Jumeira, Nikki Beach Dubai is a chic sanctuary that perfectly blends beachside relaxation, vibrant music, and gourmet dining. The recent refresh, led by award-winning Global Interior Design Architect Rémi Viale, will introduce a larger air-conditioned restaurant with floor-to-ceiling glass sliding doors that open to the vibrant beach club. Upgraded bars, new murals, and refreshed daybeds will provide a more stylish and comfortable experience. The updated DJ booth stands out, now shaded by a wooden pergola in a new location closer to the restaurant for a cohesive energy throughout the property. The redesigned pool layout now provides both high-energy and serene zones, enhancing the overall experience. Additionally, five new daybeds, elevated above the water, offer a sense of weightlessness as they seamlessly blend with the pool’s surface. The beach club is set to enhance its dining experience with an expanded restaurant, continuing to redefine Dubai’s beach club cuisine. This season, award-winning Executive Chef of Nikki Beach Dubai, Kavish Chimajee, and Nikki Beach Hospitality Group’s Corporate Executive Chef, Alessandro Pizza, will unveil new menu items for both poolside and restaurant dining. As part of Nikki Beach’s global philosophy to source locally whenever possible, the location will continue its long-standing relationships with regional suppliers like Al Ain Farm and Dibba Bay. The venue is renowned for its exceptional entertainment and this season will not disappoint. Upcoming Events at Nikki Beach Dubai include: ● Opening Day (October 1): The beach club unveils its stunningly refreshed property, setting the stage for a new chapter. ● Grand Reopening Party (October 12): A vibrant celebration with …