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Robin Rossmann, managing director, STR
Speaking to Breaking Travel News at the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference in Ras al Khaimah, Robin Rossmann, managing director at hospitality analytics firm STR, gives us his opinion on the current state of the Middle Eastern market. Also on the agenda is the launch of new product AM:PM, which offers up to the minute insight into the hotel construction pipeline in the region.
Form Hotel & Design Hotels
As they sign a new partnership at the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference in Ras al Khaimah, Breaking Travel News catches up with representatives from Form Hotel and Design Hotels to discover more.
Paul Berger, chief executive, Middle East & Asia, Arena
Breaking Travel News’ Phil Blizzard speaks to Paul Berger, chief executive of Arena in the Middle East & Asia, about the structure his company has built for the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference in Ras al Khaimah.
Maria Zarraluqui, global development managing director, Melia Hotels International
Breaking Travel News catches up with Maria Zarraluqui, global development managing director for Melia Hotels International during the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference in Ras al Khaimah. She tells Phi Blizzard about the potential of the hospitality markets in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
Carlos Khneisser, vice president, development, MENA, Hilton
Breaking Travel News speaks to Carlos Khneisser, vice president, development in the Middle East and north Africa region for Hilton, about his ambitions for the region at the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference. Speaking to Phil Blizzard in Ras al Khaimah, he tells us which Hilton brands are gaining most traction in these dynamic markets.
Haitham Mattar, chief executive, Ras al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority
With the emirate hosting the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference for the first time, Haitham Mattar, chief executive, Ras al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority, speaks to Breaking Travel News about the significance of the event. With the World Travel Awards Middle East Gala Ceremony also set for the northern most emirate, there is much to discuss.
AHIC 2018: Record attendance as event visits Ras al Khaimah for first time
The Arabian Hotel Investment Conference 2018 has welcomed a record number of registered delegates from the regional and global hospitality investment industry.
AHIC 2018: Ras Al Khaimah sees strong increase in hotel occupancy for early 2018
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority has announced its highest hotel occupancies in a quarter, averaging 79.4 per cent in the first three months of the year.
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AHIC 2018: RAK Hospitality Holding reports strong increase in revenue
Ras al Khaimah Hospitality Holding has reported a 17 per cent increase in revenue for the first quarter of 2018 as it continues to strengthen its position as a leader in the hospitality sector.
AHIC 2018: Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi welcomes hospitality industry to Ras al Khaimah
Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council member and ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, has officially opened the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference 2018. The event, taking place at the Waldorf Astoria Ras al Khaimah until April 19th, welcomed over 800 leading hospitality figures from across the Middle East to the northern most of the United Arab Emirates.
AHIC 2018: Taj Hotels expands into Saudi Arabia
In a major milestone, the Indian Hotels Company has today announced its foray into the Holy City of Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The move is in partnership with Umm Al Qura Development & Construction Company in the prestigious King Abdul Aziz Road project, one of the largest urban rejuvenation projects in the city of Makkah.
AHIC 2018: Marriott to rapidly increase footprint in Middle East
Marriott International has announced ambitious growth plans for its Middle East and Africa region following signings for more than 30 properties and over 5,000 rooms in the last 12 months.