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The Chief Operating Officer for Central Hotels, Abdulla Al Abdulla, stated that the Arabian Travel Market is the most important exhibition for them as a home-grown brand and it is a privilege to present their expansion plans. Central Hotels showcased for the first time the launch of a new 5-star hotel featuring 206 luxe studios and suites overlooking the Arabian Gulf. The C Central Beach Hotel The Palm is all set to welcome guests early this summer and will be the fourth hotel to open under the Central Hotels banner. The contemporary resort will offer a rich array of facilities including five exceptional restaurants and bars, a fully-equipped fitness centre, spa and swimming pool as well as fabulous conference and banqueting facilities. Abdulla Al Abdulla said, “It is great to expand our footprint in Dubai and enhance our portfolio of hotels at this historic time when the emirate is preparing to host Expo 2020. C Central Beach Hotel The Palm enjoys an iconic location and will give travellers the opportunity to revel in unique experiences with its state-of-the-art facilities and distinctive service. We are committed to develop hotels that meet the diverse needs of residents and visitors to our destination and support the remarkable vision of Dubai.” The beach-front resort is ideal for leisure seekers, honeymooners and families.  Ammar Kanaan, Group General Manager of Central Hotels, said, “C Central Beach Hotel The Palm is a stunning property equipped with premium lifestyle amenities. We look forward to opening our doors and welcoming guests to experience our heart-warming hospitality. Looking ahead, we are confident in the strong outlook for tourism in the UAE and glad to contribute to its success as a …

Duetto, a hotel optimization technology provider, announced that it will implement its cloud-based Revenue Strategy application, GameChanger, and Revenue Intelligence solution, ScoreBoard, for First Central Hotel Suites, located in the heart of Dubai. Under the agreement, Duetto will provide the property with unprecedented market intelligence, the benefits of Open Pricing, and the ability to fully optimise revenue and easily analyse property performance. The partnership is Duetto’s first in the vibrant Dubai hospitality market and in the Middle East. CEO Patrick Bosworth of Duetto said, “We are very happy to announce this partnership with First Central Hotel Suites. Our GameChanger application will help First Central scale quickly by implementing a Revenue Strategy with optimal pricing and distribution management. ScoreBoard adds the ability to understand property performance and make more efficient operational decisions. We are excited to partner with First Central Hotel Suites, as we continue our expansion in key markets around the world.” By adopting Open Pricing, the core element of Duetto’s GameChanger application, the property will now be able to yield rates more rapidly and with greater flexibility, drawing on web shopping regrets and denials data to better measure price sensitivity and forecast unconstrained demand. Duetto’s recent integration with the Protel Air PMS will help First Central maximize its use of GameChanger, ScoreBoard and the hotel’s full tech stack. Ammar Kanaan, Group General Manager for Central Hotels, and Wael El Behi, First Central Hotel Suites’ general manager, added: “We are pleased to be working with Duetto, which brings an altogether new and innovative approach to Revenue Strategy. We look forward to a great working relationship in the years ahead.”

Central Hotels has announced aggressive expansion plans with 3 new hotels lined up for opening in Dubai in 2017. Ahmad Ali Al Abdulla Alansaari, Chairman of Central Hotels, stated, “2017 is a very exciting year for us with three exceptional properties opening in quick succession. This massive expansion will double our existing inventory of rooms from 524 to 1220 keys and reflects our commitment to serve the needs of our guests with great value in iconic locations such as The Palm and Business Bay. In addition to the existing development, our aim is to add another five hotels to our outstanding portfolio of properties by 2018 creating greater choice and opportunities for our guests, associates and stakeholders. We are in the midst of advanced negotiations for three fabulous projects in KSA as well as two hotels in the UAE. These accomplishments are designed to position Central Hotels for continued success in the years ahead.” Giving details about the new projects opening in 2017, Ammar Kanaan, General Manager of Central Hotels, said, “Bay Central located at The Burj Khalifa district features 284 keys and is expected to welcome its first guests in the third quarter of 2017 followed by two other hotels of 208 and 204 keys each in The Palm. All three properties are in the 4-stars category and progressing well towards completion. 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. Featuring 524 apartments equipped with top-notch facilities, it offers travelers the best of Arabian hospitality in the heart of Dubai. Building up on this …