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Russian developer looking for investment in mid-market YE’S aparthotels brand in UAE and GCC

By ASAP Newsdesk On 4th October 2018 · Add Comment · In Aparthotel, EMEA, Global News, Trending News
Moscow-based Pioneer Group is looking for potential investors and partners to bring the mid-market aparthotel brand YE’S to the UAE and the wider GCC, which is a hotel and apartment market dominated by major international luxury brands. With Russian tourist arrivals for the first half of 2018 reportedly up 74% year-on-year, the brand is aimed [...]
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Airbnb gains a foothold in UAE market

By ASAP Newsdesk On 19th March 2018 · Add Comment · In Airbnb, Breaking News, EMEA, Global News, Sharing Economy
Airbnb is gaining a foothold in the UAE market, as regulators are now keen to promote apartments and villas to a younger, adventurous audience, allowing them to experience a more authentic, on-the-ground trip. Airbnb was officially sanctioned by the Dubai Tourism authority in 2016, requiring hosts to register with the relevant tourism authorities and gain [...]
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Frasers Hospitality to expand Middle East presence to 13 properties

By ASAP Newsdesk On 8th March 2018 · Add Comment · In ASAP Members, Breaking News, EMEA, Frasers Hospitality, Front Page, Global News, Trending News
ASAP Quality Accredited Operator Member Frasers Hospitality has announced plans to double its portfolio in the Middle East to 13 properties over the next number of years, capitalising on growth in the region especially in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Qatar. In addition to the forthcoming 95-room Fraser Suites Riyadh and the 120-unit Fraser [...]
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Spotahome raises €13.6M to let you book mid to long-term accommodation online

By ASAP Newsdesk On 19th October 2017 · Add Comment · In Breaking News, Insights, technology
Spotahome, a Madrid-based startup founded in 2014 and currently employing 200, has closed €13.6 million in Series A backing for further expansion and new product development to digitise more of the experience when booking mid to long-term accommodation online. Spotahome has generated more than €60 million in total contract value for landlords. All accommodation is [...]
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UAE development on track with residential, hotels and serviced apartments

By ASAP Newsdesk On 28th September 2017 · Add Comment · In Breaking News, EMEA, Global News, Serviced Apartment Openings
Earlier this September, RAK Properties unveiled Hayat Island, a 55.7ha mixed-use project in Ras Al Khaimah in northern UAE, featuring food and beverage, shopping, and recreational offerings, in addition to hospitality and residential units. As well as 2,457 residential apartments, townhouses and villas, the development will include 200 serviced apartments, a five-star InterContinental-branded hotel featuring [...]
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New Dubai project to offer 1,000 hotel rooms, serviced apartments and homes

By ASAP Newsdesk On 11th September 2017 · Add Comment · In Breaking News, EMEA, Global News, Serviced Apartment Openings, Trending News
Plans have been revealed for a new $410 million skyscraper located in the heart of Dubai, designed as a mixed-use hotel and residential tower. Demand is high across the UAE’s residential, tourism and hospitality sectors, and the UK-designed Dubawi will feature 500 hotel rooms and serviced apartments sharing amenities, and more than 500 apartment units [...]
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Sharing economy and Dubai’s tourism industry

By ASAP Newsdesk On 25th April 2017 · Add Comment · In Airbnb, Breaking News, Trending News, Uber
The sharing economy introduced through firms like Airbnb and Uber has arrived in the GCC, and is having an impact on the UAE’s tourism and travel industries. Last year Dubai Tourism officially signed an agreement with Airbnb to regulate and promote the idea of holiday homes in Dubai, adding additional holiday homes to existing supply [...]
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Deal inked for new DoubleTree by Hilton Sharjah Waterfront Hotel & Suites

By ASAP Newsdesk On 7th April 2017 · Add Comment · In Breaking News, EMEA, Global News, Serviced Apartment Openings
Hilton has signed a management agreement to debut a new DoubleTree by Hilton property in Sharjah on the Persian Gulf. The DoubleTree by Hilton Sharjah Waterfront Hotel & Suites will offer 254 suites and serviced apartments to visitors of the UAE’s third largest city, from 2020, and will include all-day dining, indoor pool, two gyms [...]
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Time Hotels launches new serviced apartments in Ajman

By ASAP Newsdesk On 28th February 2017 · Add Comment · In Breaking News, EMEA, Global News, Serviced Apartment Openings
Dubai-based Time Hotels has added a fourth Time Residence to its expanding UAE portfolio of serviced apartments, by launching the first of two properties in Ajman located along the Persian Gulf. Palm 1 Time Residence will launch in March this year with 16 apartments, with 20-unit Palm 2 Time Residence to follow. UAE staycations form [...]
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UAE developer launches flexible Form hotels

By ASAP Newsdesk On 7th February 2017 · Add Comment · In Breaking News, EMEA, Global News, Trending News
UAE-based Smartotels Hospitality International has launched a new upscale brand, Form Hotel, offering a mix of hotel and add-on services. The 2018 flagship property will feature 143 rooms, lifestyle restaurant, rooftop pool and gym, luxury beds, high-pressure showers, seamless technology and premium breakfast. Add-ons include turn-down services and bathrobes. Smartotels plans to grow its portfolio [...]
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