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H.H. Sheikh Mohammed unveils strategic plan

February 2007
Dubai hotel growth to continue; now for consistency
Burjuman Rotana Suites opens its doors
Doha welcomes developments
Abu Dhabi investing in future
Blue sky dreams for Fujairah
Six Senses to open 2 Evanson Hideaways
Southern Sun opens its second hotel in Downtown Burj Dubai
Phase one and two of Durrat Al Bahrain near completion
Hilton Hotels signs agreement to manage second hotel in Jordan
Depa Hotels Awards to grow participation by 20%
Abu Dhabi on the verge of a new era of exhibitions
The Hatta Fort Hotel announces its new private villas
Jumeirah announces new global spa brand 'Talise'
The St. Regis brand makes its debut in the Middle East
Umm Al Quwain Marina unveils second phase
Sharjah to attract tourists & investors from >20 destinations in 2007
Trunk masterplan unveiled for The Palm Jumeirah
Radisson to manage beach resort in Fujairah

January 2007
Balancing design, cost and viability is key to a signature building
Abu Dhabi National Hotels reports AED 292.5 million net profits
Abu Dhabi commissions top architects for museum & arts centre
Accor proud to be part of Dubai's rising success
Abu Dhabi vibrant with sports tourism
Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts launch new Dubai development
Technology with a more vital role in hospitality sector agenda
Middle East hotels enjoy third year of double-digit growth
Radisson Hotels & Resorts to manage Makkah hotel
5-star Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi nearly built
Royal Resort Cap Malabata formally launched
Ajman gets a further $13 billion for investment
The Wave, Muscat commits contracts more than OMR 100 million
Oman room shortage to worsen in 07
Trevira enters Middle Eastern market
Irish firm, McNally Design International, opens new Dubai office
Ireland's Cylon signs partner and major hotel project in Dubai
Construction near end on 5-star Shangri-La Hotel, Abu Dhabi
Bawadi to be home to 5 Star Ottoman Palace Hotel and Resort
Delifrance officially inaugurated in UPTOWN Mirdiff
Makkah to see the Al Diyafa Radisson Hotel in 2010
Abu Dhabi to get major waterfront destination
Emaar's Burj Dubai is now 100 storeys high
Dubai non-oil trade increases by 9.15% in 2006
DTCM officials meet Japanese Hotels Group team
The Lagoon Bahrain construction gathers pace
Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Resort & Spa opens with 151 villa suites
InterContinental Hotels Group expands portfolio in Qatar
Montgomerie signature course to be built by new joint venture
Rezidor Opens 2 New Properties In Kiev And Fujairah
Bin Salem Group signs with TDIC to build a hotel in Abu Dhabi
Radisson SAS Hotel, Dubai Media City to launch tower II in Jan '07
Dubai – 228% increase in hotel guests between 1996 and 2006
Hilton Ras Al-Khaimah opens tomorrow
Saadiyat Island to get a luxury Rotana Resort
Mövenpick signs Schletterer for Dubai spa development
Emaar readies Umm Al Quwain Marina presentation center
Hotel room occupancy increased to 85 per cent
2007 to be another banner year for UAE hotel industry
Southern Sun Hotels expands into the Middle East region

December 2006
Emaar Hotels strengthens team for launch of Armani Hotels
W® Hotels Worldwide announce plans for a new hotel on The Palm
Mövenpick brings a second hotel to Qatar 
IFA Hotels & Resorts to launch luxury resort on Palm Jumeirah
Qatar welcomes new futuristic Mövenpick Tower & Suites Doha
New suites boost business
New look for the Amman Marriott Hotel
Emirates Palace top on Robb Report's 100 most luxurious hotels
Festival Waterfront Centre opening soon at Dubai Festival City
Dubai cruise tourism gets a boost with arrival of five ships
'Emerging Dubai 2006' reiterates strong growth potential of Dubai
Dubai property exhibit rakes in billions
Emaar MGF and Accor form JV to develop 100 Formule 1 hotels
Lazio makes debut at Cityscape to bet on Middle East market
Makaseb Holding & Ta'sees announce AED 1billion 'Quattro West'
Dubai Exhibition World unveiled to an international audience
Abu Dhabi says 'Yas' to the world
Travco introduces a new property development company
GCC scores high as tourist destination with travel industry experts
GCC and India destined to become economic powerhouses
Tanmiyat to showcase Commercial Heights and Living Legends
Sbarro plans to open 50 restaurants in the region
RAK Properties shows prospects of Ras Al Khaimah at Cityscape
Emaar showcases projects of over AED 220 billion at Cityscape
Banyan Tree Desert Spa & Resort at Al Areen to open in Q1 2007
New development lights-up Dubai property market
Details of 'Saraya Islands' project in Ras Al Kaimah unveiled

November 2006
InterContinental Hotels Group to develop Holiday Inn in Abu Dhabi
Radisson SAS new manager of InterContinental Hotel Dubai
Emaar's second phase of Lake Hotel at Downtown Burj Dubai
Sarovar Hotels signs deals in Dubai and Muscat
Palaces Hotel & Resort is the latest to join Bawadi
Merweb Hotel City Centre heads for Doha
Kempinski to manage new hotel in Bahrain
RAK Properties investor interest at UAE-Asia Investment Forum
JAL Hotels puts Fujairah on the map at World Travel Market
Dubai based Al Futtaim unveils LE 20 billion Cairo project

October 2006
Movenpick major Dubai expansion
Galadari to build AED 1.2 billion Palaces Hotel & Resort
Six Senses Spas to cease as operator of Dubai spa
Al Aqariya Media Group AED 7 billion project in Ras Al Khaimah
Reopened World Trade Club window on Dubai's business world
M&C targets 20 more hotels in Asia
Kempinski Hotels Unveils Dead Sea Resort
Tophotelprojects.com announce world's 10 largest hotel projects
Regent Hotels to double worldwide portfolio within two years
Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi To Open February '07
'Express by Holiday Inn' at Knowledge Village progressing at pace
Small Luxury Hotels of the World makes landmark additions
Kempinski continues growth in MENA region
MEPRA to pitch Dubai as next venue for ICCO Global Summit
Dubai tourism industry gets insights into Dubailand
Abu Dhabi hotels achieve 80.79% occupancy rates in Q2 2006
Semiramis InterContinental's final phase of renovation
Angsana Spa Emirates Hills opens in Dubai
Kingdom Hotel Investments' Mövenpick Bur Dubai Residences

September 2006
55,000 rooms for development, make UAE the world's largest
Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces announce Golf Resort and Spa
Shangri-La eyes Gulf region's tourism growth
The Palm In His World
Taj Hotels partners Qatar Sports Investment
EDB, Ithmaar Bank to develop major tourism initiative
Emaar strengthens Egypt roster with diverse projects
Al Jaber to build signature Saadiyat Beach Resort
Gantoot Star to invest AED 800 Million
Sorouh, Tameer joint venture for AED 13b worth of projects
High Rise Real Estate launches 7bn Dirham Development
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts to open new city-resort
Ithmaar Bank to implement 3 major projects worth USD2 billion
Kingdom Hotel Investments acquires new apartments
Zabeel announced as developers of America Hotels Resorts
Developments at The Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre
Dubai Investments Park's agreement with the Emirates Group
InterContinental Citystars Cairo opens new health club and spa
Starck and Hitchcox won't settle for ‘anything less than the best’
Istithmar and Rezidor SAS – Luxury hotel at Canal Point in Dubai
Habtoor Hospitality announces arrival of Metropolitan Suites

August 2006
Dubai International Capital plans expansion of Travelodge Hotels
Rotana Hotels expands portfolio to 42 by 2008
Holiday Inn underway in AD
Emirates Group brings UK chain to Dubai Investments Park
Habtoor Hospitality to open Metropolitan Suites

July 2006
Abraaj and Ithmaar launch The Serai Group
Le Meridien comes to Cairo Airport
Three Domina Inns For Egypt
Marriott joins Unitech for three new hotels in India
Dubai hotels post good results in first quarter of 2006
Tourism contribution to Abu Dhabi grows annually by 17%
Domina Hotel Group will operate three new hotels in Egypt
Dubai hotels post good results in first quarter of 2006
Abu Dhabi makes progress with 15 hotel ventures

June 2006
The Savoy Hotel Apartments total renovation
Accor to manage the new Ibis at Al Barsha
Accor to manage new Novotel at Al Barsha
Redevelopment of Jumeirah Beach Club Resort & Spa
Villas completed at the Al Ain Rotana Hotel
Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates – 'coolest hotel'
Stunning resorts and premier attractions coming to Egypt
Abu Dhabi basks in the limelight of tourism media in the UK
Demand for short term rental increases 1,000 per cent
Wafi opens its first owned & managed hotel
Domina Hotel Group sets foot in Jordan
W Hotels to open W Doha Hotel & Residences in Qatar
India's Taj Hotels eyes Qatar
Dubai’s newest hospitality initiative
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May 2006
Abu Dhabi to get new contemporary five-star coastal landmark
InterContinental Hotels deliver 1000 new luxury hotel rooms
First Rotana Hotel for Jordan
'Mina Al Arab' received at the Arabian Travel Market exhibition
AED 30bn Bawadi Investment secured in nine hours
B&G Hotels & Resorts to bring 3 international hotel brands
Middle East's 1st Angsana Resort & Spa and Residences
Swiss-Belhotel International expands to the Middle East
Rezidor SAS rolls out Mid East multi-brand strategy
Emirates Park Towers Hotel & Spa to be Business Bay focal point
Mid East's largest waterfront dining experience comes to Dubai
HH Sheikh Mohammed impressed by plan of Dubai Waterfront
Dubai World Central makes urban planning history
InterContinental Abu Dhabi to be transformed
IFA Hotels & Resorts launches YOTEL at Dubai ATM
ALDAR Properties to increase Abu Dhabi hotel offering
Falconcity of Wonders draws major response at ATM2006
Accor on track to become largest hotel group in Middle East
Trump International Hotel & Tower pinnacle of C21 Living
Three brand tiers planned for sharia-compliant hotel chain
Jumeirah moves ahead with aggressive expansion plans
Khatt Springs Hotel & SPA scheduled for launch June 2006
New Hilton family of brands opens up opportunities in ME
I Dreamt, I Built, They Came
InterContinental hotels group to deliver luxury at Festival City
Grosvenor House Dubai named New Hotel of the Year
ALDAR to build 32 hotels in Abu Dhabi
Accor on track to become largest hotel group in Middle East
Dubai company to build world's longest hotel strip
Extension tower announced for Grosvenor House Dubai
New Design Revealed for Trump International Hotel & Tower
Kempinski to launch new luxury hotel brand 'Shaza Hotels'
Dubai World Central makes urban planning history
Istithmar launches Istithmar Hotels
WORLDHOTELS eyes further expansion In Middle East
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts' eighth Middle East property
Middle East developing long-term strategy, say AHIC speakers

April 2006
Rezidor to expand Carlson Hotel brands in Europe, ME and Africa
ME is target for lifestyle properties says Hotel Missoni brand chief
Minor International announces UAE début of the Anantara brand
FA Hotels & Resorts appoint Fairmont to manage Palm Mile
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts continues to build on success 
Millennium to open 35 hotels in 5 years
Kempinski announce five more hotels
Global and Fraser form $500m hospitality company
New Hotel Brand Launches at ATM 2006
YOTEL to be unveiled at ATM 2006 for Middle East travellers
All suite hotel, opening late 2006, to offer 2,100 suites and more
Indian Hotels takes on management of Dubai property
Sustainable development to be hot topic at hotel conference
Taba Heights open 5th hotel: Intercontinental Resort Taba Heights
InterContinental Hotels Group displays its confidence in Kuwait
The Palm, Jumeirah development off the coast of Dubai
Rezidor SAS to bring Regent Hotels to Mid East
Chedi Muscat now member of The Leading Hotels of the World Ltd
Kingdom Hotel buys Movenpick Resort & Spa Mauritius for $50m
Kempinski to open Dubai Ski Resort in April 2006

March 2006
The Palm to have one of the world's first Missoni Hotels
Rezidor SAS announces first three Missoni Hotels
Emirates Hotels & Resorts launched
Middle East's First W Hotel Comes to Dubai Festival City
Jebel Ali International Hotels add Oasis Beach Tower to their list
Kingdom Hotel to up stake in Four Seasons Damascus
Shangri-La's Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa opens in Oman
3 major investors sign a deal to set up a $500m hotel company
323-room beachfront Renaissance Hotel at Amwaj Islands
The Chedi Muscat installs iPod and Bose Wave in guest rooms

February 2006
Nakheel to launch Global Hotel & Resort Company
Middle East performance wins gold
Armani and Emaar plan to build more hotels

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