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Meliá Hotels International has made MeliáRewards the single loyalty programme for both consumers and industry professionals, unifying both the value and experience offered to all members.

MeliáRewards now also includes all members of MeliáPro Rewards (B2B loyalty programme), adding more than eight million active members worldwide. Members all enjoy the exclusive benefits of one of the most comprehensive programmes in the industry. It includes benefits and discounts in hotels, flexible payment combining points plus cash, the Meliá Rewards Shopping online store and an extensive portfolio of partner companies through which programme members can redeem points for numerous products and services.

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DAMAC Properties has signed a landmark agreement with Radisson Hotel Group (RHG) to develop and launch the ‘Radisson Hotel, Dubai DAMAC Hills’, its first Radisson-branded property worldwide located on a golf course, the Trump International Golf Club Dubai at DAMAC Hills. The planned 481-key hotel property comprises of one and two-bedroom units, and offers investors an opportunity to purchase units operated by the Radisson Hotel Group, with strong returns of up to six percent guaranteed for the first three years on their property investment.

“Our partnership with Radisson Hotel Group presents unique opportunities for those looking to invest in Dubai’s lucrative hospitality industry,” said Hussain Sajwani, Chairman of DAMAC. “Dubai is one of the most visited cities in the world, with visitors occupying 29.2 million room nights last year, up more than one million from the year before. This exclusive property aims to support the sector’s growth, as Dubai prepares to welcome 20 million visitors leading up to Expo 2020 Dubai.”

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With the extensive cultural transformation in UAE, there are lots of modernized changes that are being seen today. Luxury hotels are one of those revolutionary aspects that are attracting millions of tourists from all over the world to this delightful Arabian country. With almost 100 hotels under construction, let’s analyze the luxury of the top hotels of UAE for brightening your leisure moments.

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Discover the best in business travel when you stay at Canal Central Hotel Business Bay. The luxurious hotel is strategically located only a few minutes away from The Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa as well as Dubai’s other key business hubs and commercial centers such as Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), Dubai Design District, Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Relax in one of the 278 spacious rooms and suites offering spectacular views of the Dubai Canal or Burj Khalifa and enjoy outstanding comfort and services including complimentary WiFi. Completing the experience is a hand-picked selection of dining outlets, flexible meeting spaces, salon, state-of-the-art gymnasium and spa, a stunning infinity swimming pool.

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Gulf Hotels Group (GHG), Bahrain’s leading home-grown hospitality provider, today announced the soft opening of its first UAE property, The Gulf Court Hotel Business Bay. The opening is the first phase of GHG’s expansion plan across the region.

The four-star deluxe hotel offers a total of 270 rooms, including superior rooms to suites, which overlook the Dubai Water Canal. Gulf Court Hotel Business Bay boasts fine-dining restaurants alongside impressive lounges and a grand banquet hall. Other facilities include meeting rooms, a swimming pool, fitness center and spa. The hotel also has a nightclub and karaoke room for both in-house and public guests.

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Meliá Hotels International, the leading hotel company in Spain, is a global market-leader in the digitalization of the hotel industry with a strong focus on innovation to drive enhancements to the customer experience. The Company has now become one of the first businesses to integrate WhatsApp Business into their operations.

Meliá Hotels International will use the WhatsApp Business tool to send customers their booking confirmation number, hotel location and hotel contact number, should the customer elect to use this service. The Company anticipates that the tool will improve customer experience and strengthen consumer relationships with the brand.

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Meliá Hotels International and Oracle have developed a new bracelet, designed to serve guests as a room key and wallet during their stay. The bracelet uses Bluetooth and short-range connection capabilities to allow guests to unlock the door to their room just by placing the bracelet next to the lock, as well as enabling them to pay for hotel services such as meals in the restaurants and treatments in the spa. The bracelet has been designed with resort hotels in mind, utilising the Oracle cloud to facilitate payments across all resort services and featuring a completely waterproof design, allowing guests to leave their wallet in their room. Bracelets are linked to the Meliá App, allowing users to track their spending throughout their stay. Guests are also able to set maximum credit limits, receive receipts or cancel services on the app.

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TAMANI Marina Hotel & Hotel Apartment in Dubai, a relaxing city escape and the perfect getaway for families and friends, announced today it has received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence, an achievement that is bestowed on hotels that have received excellent traveller reviews on TripAdvisor during the last 12 months.

TAMANI Marina Hotel & Hotel Apartment has been selected for the 2018 Certificate of Excellence for the consistent achievement of high ratings from travelers. Certificate of Excellence recipients include accommodations, eateries and attractions located all over the world that have continually delivered a quality customer experience.

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The UAE-based entrepreneur Ghassan Aboud was nominated in the list of ‘Most Influential Expats in the UAE for 2018’ by Forbes Middle East. From a humble beginning in automotive trading in the UAE in the 1990s, Ghassan Aboud has built a successful conglomerate across several industry verticals.

In the list that recognizes 50 distinctive leaders, Ghassan Aboud was ranked the 18th most influential expatriate in the country. The list includes expatriates who contribute significantly to the economy and work in both the private and public sectors.

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