Abu Dhabi hotels to adopt Emirati hospitality standards from early 2027, Gulf News reports
Per Gulf News, DCT Abu Dhabi has launched the Emirati Hospitality Standards, 65 measurable requirements. Hotels must meet at least 20, including national dress at reception and staff trained to explain at least three Emirati dishes.
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Deal UpdateMinor Hotels stays earn double Avios to 31 October, Head for Points reports — but not at UAE Anantaras
NH, nhow, Tivoli and Anantara stays earn Avios through Iberia Club, doubled until 31 October 2026 per Head for Points. Iberia's own page names only Europe and the Americas.
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Deal UpdateIHG's pick-your-points promotion ends 31 August — nine days to register, and which option you pick is night-count arithmetic
IHG One Rewards' Choice Promotion — register for either 2,000 points every 2 nights or 8,000 points every 4 nights, both uncapped — covers stays through 31 August 2026. Registration must come before the stay, and the right pick depends entirely on how many IHG nights you have left this month.
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Deal UpdateMarriott Bonvoy is paying 5,000 points for one stay under the Skywards partnership — register before you check in
Link your Marriott Bonvoy and Emirates Skywards accounts, register, and complete one eligible paid stay between 15 July and 30 September 2026 to collect 5,000 bonus Bonvoy points — AED 125 at our cost-basis baseline. Registration must come before the stay.