The hospitality industry is optimistic about growth prospects in the region, with more hotels on the market, and room rates down from last year. Rotana Area Director of Sales and Marketing for Dubai and Northern Emirates said that room rates were way too high, but “Around the middle of 2009, the rates started to even out and there was a correction in the market. Now room rates have come back to normal, how they should be.”
Naeem Darkazally said this was a necessary correction for the market because Dubai should be an affordable destination, and not offering only exclusive, expensive accommodation. STR Global data shows that Dubai’s occupancy rate was 82.1 percent in November 2009, unchanged from November 2008. However, the average daily rate fell from $365.40 in November 2008, to $294.8 in November 2009, an 82.1 percent drop.
Towering over Lisbon, this castle has seen much of history: Moors in the 9th century, Christians in the 12th century, royals ranging from 14th to the 16th century and convicts from every century. If you walk inside the Ulysses Tower you’ll find a camera obscura which offers a unique view of the city. Near the castle entrance is Olisiponia (9am-5:30pm Nov-Feb, 9am-8pm Mar-Oct) which offers a multil...
The Hanoi Opera House, also called Nha Hat Lon Ha Noi or Hanoi Municipal Theatre, is a landmark of the French Quarter of Hanoi. Unfortunately, to get inside, visitors have to attend a performance, which are usually enjoyable but few and far between. Address: 1 Trang Tien St, Hanoi ...
Phoenix Park is one of Europe's largest urban parks at more than 1700 acres. It was established in the 1650s as a deer park under the supervision of James Butler, a viceroy for English king Charles II. Because of the deer and other wildlife, it was enclosed by a wall. It opened to the public in 1745, which it has remained ever since. The park is immortalized in literature i...
One of the most prestigious theaters of the country, it is distinguished for producing some of the best contemporary dance and music pieces of the world. ...