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AccorHotels has signed a new agreement with R Hotels for one of the first MGallery hotels in the Middle East. The 255-room The Retreat Palm Dubai, MGallery by Sofitel is part of AccorHotels’ distinctive collection of contemporary and thought-provoking boutique hotels. Scheduled for soft opening in summer 2017, The Retreat Palm Dubai is situated along the iconic coastline of Dubai Palm Jumeirah’s East Crescent, offering beachfront access and skyline views. The resort will feature a world-class holistic wellness center, designed to answer to the demands of the today’s burgeoning wellness tourism market. Sami Nasser, Chief Operating Officer, Luxury Brands, AccorHotels Middle East, said: “Today’s announcement in collaboration with our trusted partner – R Hotels, signals the much anticipated launch of our flagship MGallery in the United Arab Emirates. The hotel will soon bring a truly unique wellness hospitality experience to Dubai, building on the Emirate’s unique ability to expand its offering to attract visitors from around the globe.” Sumair Tariq, Managing Director, R Hotels, commented: “Our group is excited to introduce the first of its kind holistic health and wellness resort in the UAE, located at the iconic Palm Jumeirah. We are happy to again collaborate with AccorHotels in bringing in a new luxury brand into the region. Catering to the growing demand for wellness tourism, we are confident that its distinctive concept will stand out within the region’s competitive hospitality scene.” The 255-room upscale resort will offer a range of guestrooms and suites, as well as an array of wellness facilities including a gym, yoga room, tennis court and swimming pool. Guests will also enjoy access to world-class wellness consultants and wellbeing treatments, in addition to bespoke nutritional programs …

Amadeus Gulf has renewed its consortium agreement with Bin Ham and Al Amaan, part of the Bin Ham Group of companies for the next three years.  It also renewed partnership with Abu Dhabi Travel Bureau, in order to fulfill their strategy of developing the off-line and online business. Nabil El Saygh, General Manager, Bin Ham Travel Group, said, “This renewal is the result of the quality of service that Amadeus offer, together with personalized care in order to create a relationship of confidence. Amadeus products bring value to our business through up/cross selling, helping us to serve our customers more efficiently and in a cost-effective manner”. Graham J. Nichols, Managing Director, Amadeus Gulf, said, “We are delighted to renew our agreement with the Bin Ham Travel Group as it clearly demonstrates the confidence they have through experience in our technology, service and support. Our leading products and solutions provide agencies with many opportunities to improve their efficiency and effectiveness in operation as well as ensuring their customer loyalty.  We look forward to a continued and long lasting relationship”.  As part of the agreement, Amadeus Gulf will offer the agencies Front office solution (Amadeus Ticket Changer/Master Pricer Expert), Mid Office (Credit control/Web UETTR) and the Online Solution (E-Power- Mobile Traveller).