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UAE-based independent hotel management company Aleph Hospitality has identified five key trends expected to impact the development and performance of the Middle East and African hospitality industry in 2020 and beyond.

According to the company’s founder and managing director, Bani Haddad, the trends to watch include: the impact of new tourist visas on travel to Saudi Arabia; interest in alternative management models from hotel owners prioritising profitability; a much-needed focus on the implementation of smart technology in the guest experience; a move towards less wastage; and investment opportunity in Africa.

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The Box Appeal was launched in 2008 and is a month-long annual charity appeal organized by the Radisson Hotel Group. The charitable initiative successfully collected and distributed 9000 boxes of essential items to workers in the UAE. The Box Appeal initiative is a campaign that makes it easy for the local community to take part in; fill a box with a range of simple everyday items and drop it off at any Radisson Blu or Park Inn hotels in the UAE.

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Celebrate the festive season in style at JA The Resort and enjoy an unforgettable holiday, filled with live entertainment, mouth-watering food, unique experiences and plenty of festive cheer.

Located in Jebel Ali and cocooned by a stunning 1 million square metre plot of landscaped garden, private marina and an impressive 800 metre private beach, JA The Resort is the perfect place to ring in a dazzling Christmas and New Year with friends and family.  Guests can choose from an array of magical festive offerings at JA The Resort’s three stunning 5-star properties, including the award-winning JA Beach Hotel, secluded and spacious JA Palm Tree Court and the newly opened JA Lake View Hotel.

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Party the night away and welcome 2020 with a spectacular feast of food and live entertainment at Millennium Central Downtown, situated at the heart of Downtown Dubai.

Dine under the stars and indulge in a sumptuous selection of international specialities and regional favourites at Lemon Pepper Restaurant while enjoying the cool breeze and the stunning views of Dubai with live entertainment by the pool.

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The region’s favorite beachfront address, Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Dubai has recently received a Safehotels certification.

The lifestyle destination located on Pearl Jumeira received the recognition after a thorough evaluation of safety and security measures, standards and procedures developed and implemented within the last years.

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LEVA Hotels & Resorts has been declared the winner of the Silver trophy in the ‘Best New Deluxe Hotel Award’ category at the Middle East Hospitality Excellence Awards. The prestigious awards recognize the top hotel brands and professionals who have shown skill, creativity, ingenuity and success in the Middle East & North Africa’s growing hospitality industry.

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Stir up some festive spirit at Sofitel Dubai Downtown when you book a stay using the code FESTIVE20.

This special code, straight from Santa’s workshop in the North Pole, unlocks a 20% discount on your hotel stay from December 14 to December 24.

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Looking for a secret hideout for a private party with a front row seat to the much-awaited fireworks? Then take advantage of the urban-cool new spaces called ‘4041’ at Mercure Dubai Barsha Heights.

Offering panoramic views of the Dubai skyline with the best seat on Sheikh Zayed Road for uninterrupted views of the fireworks, these rooms on Levels 40 and 41 can be converted into any kind of space, limited only by imagination. These convertible spaces can be turned into the party venue of your dreams for an intimate New Year’s Eve party like no other.

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Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates and Mall of the Emirates will be ringing in the holiday season once more with the Stollen Charity Cake Sale on December 6^th from 10am – 10pm. The anticipated annual event, which gets bigger and better each year, will be celebrating its 14^th year of selling record amounts of the festive German cake. In the spirit of the season, which is all about spreading goodwill, all proceeds from the sales will go to the trusted charity, Emirates Red Crescent.

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