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The $ 6.5 million Nakheel contract to complete the PALM Hotel project

Master developer Nakheel today awarded a contract worth more than EUR5.6 million (AED23.7 million) for piling work at its iconic, 260H metre PALM360 luxury hotel and residential project on Dubai’s world-famous Palm Jumeirah. The company has named the Dubai branch of BAUER Spezialtiefbau GmbH, headquartered in Germany, for the work, which will take four months to complete. The milestone was marked today (Tuesday) at Expo Real in Munich, where Nakheel is currently showcasing EUR14 billion (AED58 billion) worth of projects, including PALM360. The process will involve driving almost 600 piles as far as 54 metres below ground in preparation for the construction of PALM360 which will be the tallest structure on Palm Jumeirah. The construction tender is expected to be released in Q1 2019, with project completion in 2021. PALM360 comprises the Raffles The Palm Dubai Hotel and Raffles Residences PALM360. The project will also boast the world’s largest sky pool, connecting the two towers 170 metres above ground, as well as a host of dining, leisure and wellbeing facilities. Located on Palm Jumeirah’s western crescent in 500,000 square feet of landscaped grounds, PALM360 will offer the ultimate in luxury living and leisure. Complementing 125 opulent Raffles hotel rooms are 331 Raffles-branded residences, including 16 ultra-plush penthouses spanning up to 12,000 sq ft – equivalent to four tennis courts. Each penthouse has its own infinity pool, gym, home theatre and as the name suggests, 360 degree views of Dubai.

Create: Oct 13, 2018 Edit: Nov 1, 2018 International News

Human Resource Management for the Hospitality and Tourism Industries

Hotel News Edycation Group - Human Resource Management for the Hospitality and Tourism Industries 3rd Edition, takes an integrated look at HRM policies and practices in the tourism and hospitality industries. It looks at the specific employment practices of these industries, such as how to manage tour reps or working in the airline industry and covers core topics including: recruitment and selection, legislation and equal opportunities, staff health and welfare and remuneration strategies in the industry. This 3rd edition has been fully updated with: new legal information, data, statistics and examples new material on flexible working, absent management, skills shortages, stress management and employee motivation. new international examples of best practice Written in a user friendly style, each chapter includes chapter outlines and objectives, HRM in practice boxed examples, reflective review questions, web links, discussion questions and further reading to aid understanding and test knowledge. Online resources for both lecturers and students are available including: MCQs, PPTs, commentaries on thereview and reflect questions from each chapter and case study ar chive. Download the book here File Code: iranhotelnews.com

Create: Oct 13, 2018 Edit: Feb 10, 2019 International Books

Man jailed in Italy for selling fake TripAdvisor reviews

Hotel News - A TripAdvisor reviewer has been sentenced to nine months in prison in a landmark fraud ruling by an Italian court. The owner of Promo Salento was convicted of selling fake reviews to hundreds of hospitality businesses across Italy in order to raise their profile on the website. He was also ordered to pay €8,000 (£7,100). TripAdvisor’s own investigation began in 2015 when business owners forwarded it letters they had received from Promo Salento offering to write fake reviews for a fee, in order to boost the companies’ profiles on the site. TripAdvisor staff identified and blocked more than 1,000 attempts by Promo Salento to post reviews. “The police investigation into Promo Salento delivered enough evidence of criminal conduct to send the case to court,” the US company said in a statement. This is the first time a paid-review fraud has resulted in a jail sentence, although in many jurisdictions deliberately misleading consumers through unfair or misleading marketing can lead to fines or the companies being shut down.

Create: Oct 13, 2018 Edit: Nov 1, 2018 International News

Marketing Strategies In The Hotel - Part One

Which marketing strategy is right for your hotel? Do you want to have a strong and effective marketing strategy, such as the one used by large hotel chains? At the first step, it's best to know that marketing is sales and promotion of your hotel rooms and other services that you offer to your guests. The use of 4-section marketing mix (Mix Marketing) can be the best way to achieve the desired result in implementing your marketing plans. These four parts are as follows: 1 - Product 2 - Price 3 - Place 4 - Promotion Part One - Product Make your guest stay at your hotel a memorable experience and always make sure that you are around 100% in line with your guests expectations. These expectations include a comfortable sleep, access to decent food, free internet and courteous staff. Do you already have these features? In the second step, you can ask yourself what makes your hotel different from other competitors? How often do your guests share an experience of your hotel with friends and family? Choose a unique personality for your hotel; a lasting icon that you can extend from the panel to small details. If you are lucky, the guests will feel satisfied and will remember you for a long time. A small example of this satisfaction is the photos taken during your stay in your hotel and social media, and write positive reviews of your hotel on social networks. This is your first and best marketing tool!

Create: Oct 10, 2018 Edit: Oct 14, 2018 Opinions and Articles

The end of the marathon of The First National Conference of the Hoteliers Association of Iran + Pictures

Hotel News - During a gathering held last night (Sunday, October 7th) with the presence of the chairman and board members of Iran Hotel Association of Iran at Zarrin Hall, the Parsian Azadi Hotel. The efforts of executives Committee and personals of The First National Conference of Iran Hoteliers, esp. Hotel News Event Group which was the event planner, were appreciated and admired. The pictures are attached.

Create: Oct 8, 2018 Edit: Oct 15, 2018 Regional News

Iran's Hotels name among international booking websites – Online payment

Hotel News - The Director of the Tourism Development Company (TD co) pointed some problems such as banking restrictions, sanctions, credit cards, etc., which has blocked the way to book hotels online world-wide. He said: "By investments of TD co. in tourism development and engaging with international companies, infrastructures have been created which solve such problems despite sanctions. Ali Jiroft, continued: "less than a month, all of hotels in Iran would be able to have a sign in TD co Panel. Then they can sell on global websites and online." He added that hoteliers can use the system to receive the money of online booking. In fact, money will be deposited with any currency or credit card which will be paid in Rial to destination hotels at the exchange rate of the day. Managing Director of Tourism Development Company of Iran said: "Hotels need to have a unique code for selling on international sites, which is now available with the connection to one of the world's largest hotel reservation channels.

Create: Oct 8, 2018 Edit: Oct 8, 2018 Regional News

The third part deals with the characteristics of a receptionist

The third part deals with the characteristics of a receptionist Another important task of the receptionist is to inform the guests. He must have access to all the city information sources and, to a large extent, he must know them himself. He must be able to provide any kind of information the guest wants. The hotel employees work in shifts. In big hotels there are usually three 8-hour shifts. In small ones there are only two shifts.

Create: Oct 1, 2018 Edit: Oct 1, 2018 Front Office

The second part deals with the characteristics of a receptionist

The second part deals with the characteristics of a receptionist The receptionist should Always have polite and intimate behavior, be calm and patient (even in critical situations). Pay attention to all the details. Have a good public relations and be familiar with the psychology of individuals, dialects and different cultures. Use the principles of sales and customer attraction to the extent necessary. With a complete understanding of the duties of other staff in hotel, he needs to take the necessary action in addressing the wishes, suggestions and possible complaints of guests. Learn how to check the validity of a variety of identification cards, including national cards, birth certificates, passports and so on of the guests. Knows a variety of booking methods and perform the different phases of reservation when needed.

Create: Oct 1, 2018 Edit: Oct 1, 2018 Front Office

First National Conference of Iranian Hoteliers Association

Hotel News - Featured Report (pictures) From the First National Conference of Iranian Hoteliers

Create: Sep 30, 2018 Edit: Oct 15, 2018 Regional News

The first national conference of the Iranian Hoteliers' Association was held on September 26, 2018

HOTEL NEWS - The first national conference of the Iranian Hoteliers' Association was held on September 26, 2018, at the beginning of the World Tourism Week at the Spinas Palace Hotel in Tehran. "In addition to managers, landowners, investors, experts, professors, students, managers and activists in the hotel industry and tourism industry, several Country and tourism authorities, such as the chairman and deputy director of the Middle Eastern Cultural Organization, director of the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization of Iran, the parliamentary deputy chairman of the President, the head of the city council of Tehran, as well as some members of the Islamic Consultative Assembly attended.". It should be noted that all the conference was designed, performed and managed by Hotel News Event Group. Excerpts from the statement by the head of the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization at the first national conference of the hotel society of IranThe Global Tourism Chart from 1950 to the 2030s reflects the dramatic growth of this large industry, to the point where, according to the World Tourism Organization's 2017 figures, the number of international tourists has increased by 7% to 1.323 million.Inbound tourism in Iran has experienced a favorable growth despite all international threats over the past year, rising 45% in the first five months of this year, and more than 3 million people have traveled to Iran in August.The mix of tourists entering the country has changed, and many of them are from Iraq, Turkey, Azerbaijan and Russia, but the balance is expected to be established in the coming months.Iraqis who cross the border of Urand and enter Abadan and Khorramshahr are not calculated as incoming tourists because they come without a visa.

Create: Sep 30, 2018 Edit: Oct 15, 2018 Regional News