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HITEK Services has witnessed a paradigm shift from hospitality professionals, by adopting AI-driven computer aided facilities management (CAFM). Essentially, CAFM solutions such as CAFMTEK which are now revolutionising facility management, provide effective management control over assets, locations, and resources. With access to a real time dashboard which offers complete visibility via a dedicated centralised digital platform, hotel management and their operations team can access a 24/7 360-degree overview of all hotel assets. As new buildings become smarter, solutions such as CAFMTEK integrate with existing building management systems (BMS), optimising operational efficiency, staff welfare and sustainability. The scope of work covered by CAFM is now extensive and can include the day-to-day maintenance of MEP and commercial kitchen equipment, security systems, energy and water utilisation as well as waste management. It can also ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, manage irrigation for landscaping for more complex hotel sites, operational planning and procurement. “Independent studies have shown that by adopting CAFM software hotels can reduce maintenance costs by up to 20% and even improve space utilisation by as much as 15%. Our own CAFMTEK system empowers hospitality professionals to achieve these results and produce a significant return on investment. It will also support the UAE’s pledge to achieve net zero by 2050,” said Javeria Aijaz, managing director of HITEK. Major hotel brands across the UAE such as Anantara, Sheraton, Four Seasons, Millennium, Wyndham and Swissotel, have all integrated aspects of CAFMTEK into their operations. By monitoring and controlling air conditioning, water temperature and pressure, recycling grey water and food waste, not only underpins a consistently superior guest experience, but it also highlights a hotel’s sustainability efforts, eco-conscious guests appreciate, with the added …

Sheraton Hotels & Resorts unveiled Sheraton Jeddah Hotel. The newly renovated hotel exemplifies the brand’s worldwide elevation of the guest experience, showcasing signature key elements from the new concept that create an environment where guests are truly at ease, whether working, meeting, or relaxing. Drawing on its roots as a community hub for locals and guests at flagship locations, the new approach for Sheraton creates an intuitive and holistic experience with places to connect and be productive. “We are delighted to introduce Sheraton’s new design vision in Saudi Arabia and look forward to welcoming guests to discover the modernised look,” said Ahmed Hozaien, Area Vice President – Saudi Arabia, Bahrain & Egypt, Marriott International. “Sheraton Hotels & Resorts has a long-standing history in this market, and we are proud to build on this legacy showcasing the brand’s contemporary updates as part of its global transformation. The reimagining of Sheraton Jeddah Hotel reinforces our commitment to offering premium accommodation for leisure and business travellers who are seeking an elevated experience, while enjoying all the familiar comforts of the Sheraton brand.” Following extensive renovations, Sheraton Jeddah Hotel offers 172 redesigned guestrooms and suites. Guests are welcomed into a natural light-filled space with warm, residential appeal, along with new tools for productivity including a height-adjustable worktable with integrated power and charging stations, while still retaining some of the classic Sheraton signature amenities such as the iconic Sheraton Sleep Experience bed. Enhanced technology in the guestrooms include upgraded internet connectivity and 55-inch TVs with built-in Chromecast and live streaming. Flooded with natural light and featuring soft finishes and light wood tones, the guestrooms offer expansive views of the Red Sea. The new lobby serves …