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Google, Facebook, and Microsoft are all providing augmented reality platforms for developers to build Apps. The next tech revolution is going to be powered by augmented reality, image-recognition and computer vision technology to convert the real world into content-rich, interactive experiences.

Cyber Gear, the web and AI solutions company in Dubai has signed an agency contract to represent ARLOOPA AR products in the United Arab Emirates. ARLOOPA is an augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) Apps development company based in Los Altos, California with an innovation lab based in Armenia.

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Grand Millennium Al Wahda, a luxury five-star hotel located in the centre of Abu Dhabi, adjacent to Al Wahda Mall, has been awarded the Green Key certification.

The certification is the leading standard for excellence in the field of environmental responsibility and sustainable operation within the tourism industry.

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Summer is still here, but that doesn’t mean you have to stop having fun. Head on down to Sheraton Mall of the Emirates to indulge in a day of shopping, spa, fitness, and food or all of the above!

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The Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai has launched a special MAHD Day Use room offer whereby guests can stay at the hotel from 6am to 10pm at a very special rate. The key perks of the promotion include 20% discount on food and beverage, free pool and gym access, free high speed WiFi, valet parking and airport shuttle services to and from Dubai International Airport Terminal 1 & 3.

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As part of its aggressive expansion strategy, LEVA Hotels & Resorts has rolled out the option of Third Party Management as an alternative to the traditional asset or resource heavy owner operator or direct management structure. Under this scheme, property owners will be able to take over the franchise of the brand along with the management contract with an independent hotel management company. This latest development holds strong growth prospects for LEVA Hotels too and will allow far greater number of projects to come to fruition.

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OYO Hotels & Homes, India and South Asia’s largest, China’s 2nd largest, world’s 3rd largest and fastest-growing chain of hotels, homes, living, and workspaces, today announced multilingual support for its customer app (Android and iOS) and mobile web platforms. With a consumer-first approach backed by innovative technology, through its newly launched multilingual support on the customer app and mobile web platforms, OYO aims to offer a hassle-free and customized booking experience to millions of users across the world.

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Over 3,000 years ago, Chinese emperors started worshipping the moon in autumn, praying for a plentiful harvest the following year.  These emperors prepared mooncakes with great reverence to pay tribute to the moon goddess.  To this day, lunar appreciation and moon watching on the brightest full-moon day of the year go hand in hand with this special delicacy.

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Central Hotels has announced the launch of an extraordinary loyalty scheme ‘VIP Loyalty Programme’ opening a world of privileges for its repeat customers. The participating hotels in the scheme include the Royal Central Hotel The Palm, Canal Central Hotel Business Bay and First Central Hotel Suites, where guests can book direct on www.central-hotels.com using Promo Code VIP to avail the fabulous VIP Loyalty Membership benefits.

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M Hotel Downtown by Millennium will operate under the newest brand to Millennium Hotels & Resorts portfolio ‘Millennium Central’. It is created with a focus on the details that makes a difference to its guests’ stay – what makes it convenient, which makes it efficient and what makes it enjoyable. The brand pillars focus on location, quality, convenience and urban living to make a positive difference to the guests’ stay and build brand loyalty. The emphasis is on centrally located properties that embody all the standards of excellence and consistency from an international hotel brand and yet retain an independent spirit

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