Philippe d’Amat has been appointed to the role of hotel manager at the newly opened Address Fountain Views in Dubai. Bringing more than 14 years of top-level hospitality to the hotel, he has been appointed for his commitment to maintaining high quality standards throughout his career.

Breaking Travel News editor Chris O’Toole chats with Mark Kirby, area general manager for Address Hotels Downtown in Dubai.

Rove Hotels has opened its sixth hotel in Dubai, Rove at the Park, in Dubai Parks & Resorts, the largest integrated theme park destination in the region. The large property has 579 comfortably sized rooms and interconnecting family rooms, making it an ideal choice for families and groups.

Emaar Hospitality Group is strengthening its market outreach to China with a sales and marketing partnership agreement with Youli Hospitality Consulting. As part of the agreement, the company will promote the hotels under Emaar Hospitality Group’s premium luxury Address Hotels + Resorts and upscale lifestyle Vida Hotels & Resorts.

Emaar Hospitality has launched a fully-integrated mobile app that covers all the hotel, hospitality and leisure experiences under the group. With the single app, users will have seamless access to an extensive range of services including booking of hotels, restaurants, spas, golf and entertainment attractions using their mobile devices.

Having recently assumed the role of area general manager with Dubai-based Emaar Hospitality Group, Mark Kirby here tells Breaking Travel News what is on offer at the flagship property from the company, Address Downtown.