bench events
Hilton Heads Hotel Development Boom in Africa
W Hospitality Group | June 25, 2015
The findings of this year's Hotel Chain Development Pipeline Survey, produced by Lagos-based consultancy W Hospitality Group (http://w-hospitalitygroup.com), show that Hilton is leading the race to develop new hotels in Africa with 7,250 rooms in its pipeline, spread over 29 new properties, 18% up on the previous year. Hot on its heels is Carlson Rezidor, with 6,953 new rooms in development spread across 32 hotels. Marriott is in third place with 6,412 rooms in its pipeline spread over 36 new properties, 22% up on 2014. If one creates a ranking not by number of rooms but instead by the number of hotels, Marriott would take the top spot ...
Hospitality Leaders at AHIC Say Technology & Innovation is Key for Next Generation
Bench Events | May 7, 2015
- Ivanka Trump says innovation is very important for brand to provide new experiences to people - JLL's update on the transactional market of hotels globally said $68 billion worth of global deals expected - Key highlights of the day included a deal signed by Fairmont for New hotel Project in Jeddah with Sisban Holdings - 'Kingdom of Tomorrow' is Saudi Arabia with a focus on tourism and hospitality development. - Roya International discussed hospitality careers for GCC Nationals in the first of its kind "The Future of Talent Symposium" Dubai, 7 May 2015: Global leaders at The Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC) today agreed that ...
Preparing for AHIC: Saudi Arabia is Developing as a Destination Outside of Religious Tourism
Bench Events | April 1, 2015
UAE, Wednesaday 1 April 2015: AHIC speakers were at another Saudi City this week exploring hotel investment opportunities and expanding the hoteliers network across the region. The Riyadh Regional Briefing took place this week at the Ritz Carlton Riyadh in Saudi Arabia. Hosted by Marriott International Inc., the Briefing was attended by a number of industry leaders and renowned experts including: Costas Verginis, Vice President Development Middle East, Marriott International and The Ritz-Carlton Company., Philip Wooller, Area Director of Middle East & Africa at STR Global, Christopher Lund, Associate Manager of Hotels MENA Region at...
