Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Marriott, Four Points launch new sustainable luxury approach

Karolina Paliszewska, the General Manager of Delta Hotels by Marriott Jumeirah Beach and Four Points by Sheraton in Sheikh Zayed Road and Bur Dubai, has announced a new approach to hospitality, aiming to reshape guest experiences across her properties by 2025, positioning Four Points by Sheraton SZR & Bur Dubai at the forefront of sustainable luxury and service innovation.
 
Leveraging her international background, Paliszewska is set to further position the three hotels under her watch as standout brands, not just in Dubai’s vibrant market, but within the Gulf region.
 
She aims to do this through a dynamic blend of innovation, empathetic leadership, and an acute sensitivity to cultural nuances.
 
Her strategic vision is clear: create spaces that are not only luxurious but also deeply welcoming. Central to this vision are comprehensive upgrades at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Jumeirah Beach and Four Points by Sheraton, Sheikh Zayed Road and Bur Dubai locations.
 
 These include revamped lobbies designed to create inviting first impressions, upgraded guest rooms that deliver ultimate comfort with modern design touches, and fresh dining concepts that emphasise local and sustainable ingredients.
 
Such enhancements aim to elevate the guest journey from check-in to check-out, ensuring every detail is meticulously crafted to meet and exceed evolving guest expectations.
 
This transformation initiative comes at a critical juncture when Dubai’s hospitality sector faces heightened competition and soaring guest expectations.
 
Paliszewska’s approach leverages her extensive background in both food and beverage and room operations to craft a cohesive, guest-centric service model that touches every aspect of a visitor’s stay across the Four Points properties. By integrating culinary excellence with impeccably curated room experiences, she creates a holistic environment where every guest interaction is meaningful.
 
Her leadership style, rooted in adaptability, empathy, and continuous improvement, has been shaped by years of experience across multiple continents. These diverse experiences have honed her ability to seamlessly integrate food and beverage excellence with room operations at Four Points by Sheraton SZR & Bur Dubai.
 
 By fostering a culture of collaboration and ongoing learning among her teams, Paliszewska not only enhances operational efficiency but also ensures that each guest feels truly valued and connected.
 
“At Delta Hotels by Marriott Jumeirah Beach and Four Points by Sheraton SZR & Bur Dubai, we blend authenticity with exceptional hospitality, while ensuring we make a positive impact on the environment. We ensure we lead with passion and purpose. Hospitality is fundamentally about human connection, therefore, we focus on building relationships, both with our teams and our guests. We are always prepared to embrace challenges—a mindset that helps us to fully leverage opportunities for growth and learning,” Paliszewska explains.
 
As Dubai’s hospitality sector continues to grow, Paliszewska’s forward-thinking approach sets a new standard, focusing on sustainable luxury and genuine human connection.
 
Four Points by Sheraton Sheikh Zayed Road and Bur Dubai, under Paliszewska’s watch, is set to integrate food and beverage excellence with meticulously curated room experiences, a strategy that ensures a holistic journey for each guest from check-in to check-out. -TradeArabia News Service

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AquaChemie opens advanced chemical facility in Kezad

Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (Kezad Group), one of the largest operators of integrated and purpose-built economic zones in the region, today (February 12) announced the opening of AquaChemie Global Chemicals' new facility within its integrated economic ecosystem. 
 
A UAE-based chemical manufacturing group, AquaChemie said its 25,800-sqm facility in Kezad Area A (Kezad Al Ma’mourah) is equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure built to adhere to global safety and environmental standards.  
 
This milestone development strengthens the UAE’s local manufacturing capabilities and aligns with the nation’s “Make it in the Emirates” programme, said Kezad in a statement.
 
AquaChemie, which has invested AED90 million ($24 million) in the facility, will utilise the site to manufacture, store, and blend, drumming  a diverse range of industrial chemicals in liquid and solids shape, primarily serving Adnoc and other major clients. 
 
This development enhances supply chain resilience, reduces reliance on imports, and supports sustainable industrial practices in the region, it stated.
 
Mansoor Al Marar, VP - Industrial Business Development, Kezad Group, said: "The opening of AquaChemie’s facility highlights Kezad Group’s commitment to providing world-class infrastructure and a thriving ecosystem that fosters innovation, operational efficiency, and sustainable growth."
 
"By supporting projects like AquaChemie, KEZAD continues to play a critical role in advancing the UAE’s industrial diversification goals and driving regional economic competitiveness," he noted.
 
Anand Kumar, the Managing Director of AquaChemie, said: "Our facility at Kezad represents a significant milestone in AquaChemie’s strategic growth. Kezad’s robust infrastructure, strategic connectivity, and business-friendly environment provide us with the tools to deliver high-quality chemical solutions, meet the needs of our clients, and contribute meaningfully to the UAE’s industrial ambitions."
 
Through its strategic location, Kezad provides AquaChemie with direct access to its multimodal logistics network, including proximity to Khalifa Port, ensuring seamless regional and global connectivity, stated Kumar. 
 
"Kezad continues to attract leading industrial players with its competitive ecosystem, world-class infrastructure, and tailored solutions, positioning it as a preferred destination for global investors," he added.-TradeArabia News Service

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PIF named title sponsor for Saudi ladies golf tournament

Golf Saudi has announced that PIF is the new title partner of the renamed PIF Saudi Ladies International, a partnership which also sees the prize money for the tournament equaling with the men’s contest, underlining PIF’s commitment to inclusion in sport.
 
The PIF Saudi Ladies International returns from February 13 to 15 at Riyadh Golf Club and will also see a new format with tour professionals taking part in both an individual and team competition.
 
The partnership between PIF and Golf Saudi is designed to have a transformative impact on the sport, promote inclusivity and equality within golf, and foster greater engagement among Saudi Arabia’s people and visitors alike. This includes providing opportunities for all Saudi nationals to participate in the game of golf, creating gateways for aspiring professionals in the Middle East to enter the professional game, and launching golf tourism initiatives such as the development of quality golf facilities at scale across the country.
 
The PIF Saudi Ladies International will feature a field of 112 elite competitors, including world number three ranked Ruoning Yin, nine ranked Charley Hull and defending tournament champion Patty Tavatanakit, with the prize purse at $5 million – the largest purse for any women’s professional golf tournament outside majors and a few select LGPA events.
 
Driven by PIF’s partnership, the tournament’s purse intentionally matches that of Golf Saudi’s equivalent men’s tournament, the PIF Saudi International presented by SoftBank, which is played on the Asian Tour. This investment reflects PIF and Golf Saudi’s commitment to driving inclusivity and opportunity within golf for all ages, genders, and demographics. - TradeArabia News Service