https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/arabian hotel investment conference/ Arabian Hotel Investment Conference News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T11:06:11+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/first-speakers-announced-for-future-hospitality-summit-and-19th-edition-of/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/first-speakers-announced-for-future-hospitality-summit-and-19th-edition-of/ Bringing together senior hospitality leaders, owners and investors, FHS-AHIC 25-27 September 2023 will feature three days of dealmaking and impactful industry discussions under the theme ‘Focus on Investment’. Wed, 05 Jul 2023 05:08:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/countdown-is-on-to-future-hospitality-summit1/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/countdown-is-on-to-future-hospitality-summit1/ With just a week to go before the much-anticipated Future Hospitality Summit debuts in Dubai, the Middle East and Africa’s hotel, travel and tourism industry is gearing up for strong debate, exclusive announcements, unrivalled networking and superb experiences at the region’s most prestigious hospitality investment event. Thu, 15 Sep 2022 06:30:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahic-2020-middle-eastern-hospitality-seeks-to-transform-tomorrow/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahic-2020-middle-eastern-hospitality-seeks-to-transform-tomorrow/ The 2020 Arabian Hotel Investment Conference is set to explore how the Middle East’s hospitality industry can harness the opportunities afforded by the fourth industrial revolution in its bid to “transform tomorrow”. Tue, 15 Oct 2019 10:41:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahic-2019-aleph-hospitality-reveals-middle-east-ambitions/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahic-2019-aleph-hospitality-reveals-middle-east-ambitions/ Aleph Hospitality has revealed plans to grow its portfolio to 35 properties by 2025 as demand for alternative management models gains momentum. A boom in supply coupled with challenging trading conditions is driving hotel owners to look at new ways to streamline overheads and ensure lean, profitable operations. Wed, 08 May 2019 08:20:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-feature-fettah-tamince-founder-rixos-hotels/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-feature-fettah-tamince-founder-rixos-hotels/ Among the leading lights from Middle Eastern hospitality gathered in Ras al Khaimah for the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference only one stood out – Fettah Tamince, founder of Rixos Hotels. Here Breaking Travel News finds out more about this innovative thinker and hotelier Sun, 14 Apr 2019 22:25:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/btn-feature-ali-hamad-lakhraim-alzaabi-chief-executive-millennium-hotels-re/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/btn-feature-ali-hamad-lakhraim-alzaabi-chief-executive-millennium-hotels-re/ Having picked up the Outstanding Contribution to the Industry Award during the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference in Ras al Khaimah, Ali Hamad Lakhraim Alzaabi, chief executive of Millennium Hotels & Resorts in the Middle East & Africa, can look back at a successful event. Here we find out more about this industry leading figure Sun, 14 Apr 2019 10:19:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/richard-haddad-chief-executive-jannah-hotels-resorts/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/richard-haddad-chief-executive-jannah-hotels-resorts/ With Jannah Dubai Creek opening later this year and plans under development for a new property in Sharjah, Richard Haddad, chief executive with Jannah Hotels & Resorts, here tells Breaking Travel News more about the expansion of the company in the Middle East. Thu, 11 Apr 2019 10:08:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/adrian-gardnier-founder-mantis-collection/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/adrian-gardnier-founder-mantis-collection/ Having just signed for a new tented camp property in the mountains of Ras al Khaimah, Adrian Gardnier, founder of Mantis Collection, tells us more about the deal during the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference. Also on the agenda is a recent deal with Accor and the global ambitions it has given the company. Thu, 11 Apr 2019 10:08:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/haitham-mattar-chief-executive-ras-al-khaimah-tourism-development-auth6/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/haitham-mattar-chief-executive-ras-al-khaimah-tourism-development-auth6/ As the emirate welcomes the return of the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference, Haitham Mattar, chief executive of the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority, speaks to Breaking Travel News about its importance to the destination. Following a successful hosting last year, he also tells us about the 6,000 hotel rooms expected to join the hospitality market this year. Thu, 11 Apr 2019 10:08:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/mark-willis-chief-executive-middle-east-accorhotels/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/mark-willis-chief-executive-middle-east-accorhotels/ As its acquisition-led growth continues, Breaking Travel News speaks to Mark Willis, chief executive in the Middle East for AccorHotels, about what the company’s growing portfolio of brands is able to bring to the hospitality sector in the region. He also tells about his ambitions for development in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Thu, 11 Apr 2019 10:08:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/mohamad-awadalla-chief-executive-time-hotels/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/mohamad-awadalla-chief-executive-time-hotels/ As the company prepares for expansion in Egypt, Mohamad Awadalla, chief executive of Time Hotels, tells Breaking Travel News what the new properties will bring to the brand. Speaking at the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference in Ras al Khaimah, he also tells us what smaller companies like Time can offer to investors that the larger players cannot. Thu, 11 Apr 2019 10:08:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/olivier-harnisch-chief-executive-emaar-hospitality-group4/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/olivier-harnisch-chief-executive-emaar-hospitality-group4/ Breaking Travel News speaks to Olivier Harnisch, chief executive of Emaar Hospitality Group, about the changing configuration of the hospitality market in the Middle East during the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference in Ras al Khaimah. With Expo 2020 on the horizon, he also tells us how important the event is likely to be for tourism in Dubai. Thu, 11 Apr 2019 10:08:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/carlos-khneisser-vice-president-development-mena-turkey-hilton/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/carlos-khneisser-vice-president-development-mena-turkey-hilton/ Carlos Khneisser, vice president of development in MENA and Turkey for Hilton, tells Breaking Travel News how important the region is to the growth of the company during the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference in Ras al Khaimah. Thu, 11 Apr 2019 10:07:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/samuel-dean-sidiqi-chief-executive-rak-properties/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/samuel-dean-sidiqi-chief-executive-rak-properties/ Samuel Dean Sidiqi, chief executive of RAK Properties, tells Breaking Travel News about his ambitions for the company and the wider tourism sector in Ras al Khaimah during the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference in the United Arab Emirates. Thu, 11 Apr 2019 10:02:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/abdullah-rashed-al-abdooli-chief-executive-marjan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/abdullah-rashed-al-abdooli-chief-executive-marjan/ Speaking to Breaking Travel News during the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference, Abdullah Rashed Al Abdooli, chief executive of Marjan, tells us what the new destination will add to the hospitality sector in Ras al Khaimah. Thu, 11 Apr 2019 09:57:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/kevork-deldelian-chief-operating-officer-middle-east-africa-millennium-hote/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/kevork-deldelian-chief-operating-officer-middle-east-africa-millennium-hote/ As the company prepares to open a host of properties in Saudi Arabia, Kevork Deldelian, chief operating officer in the Middle East and Africa for Millennium Hotels & Resorts, tells Breaking Travel News what it is that attracted the company to the market. Speaking at the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference, he also tells us how a new loyalty scheme will help the company develop in the region. Thu, 11 Apr 2019 06:05:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/breaking-travel-news-interview-elie-younes-chief-development-officer-radiss/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/breaking-travel-news-interview-elie-younes-chief-development-officer-radiss/ As China-based Jin Jiang completes its acquisition of the company, Elie Younes, chief development officer for Radisson Hospitality, tells Breaking Travel News what opportunities the deal will bring to the company. Speaking at Arabian Hotel Investment Conference in Ras al Khaimah, he also tells us about his plans for development in the Middle East and north Africa. Thu, 11 Apr 2019 05:35:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/jay-rosen-head-of-finance-and-investments-red-sea-development-company/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/jay-rosen-head-of-finance-and-investments-red-sea-development-company/ Jay Rosen, head of finance and investments for the Red Sea Development Company, tells Breaking Travel News about the huge hospitality opportunities currently on offer in Saudi Arabia. With as many as 50 hotels planned for the site in the coming decade, he tells us the giga-project represents a once-in-a-lifetime prospect for hotel investors. Thu, 11 Apr 2019 05:25:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/amit-arora-general-manager-ritz-carlton-ras-al-khaimah-al-wadi-desert/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/amit-arora-general-manager-ritz-carlton-ras-al-khaimah-al-wadi-desert/ Amit Arora, general manager of the Ritz Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert, speaks to Breaking Travel News as the property hosts the official Arabian Hotel Investment Conference welcome drinks. He tells us how important the property’s events offering is to its continued success. Thu, 11 Apr 2019 04:53:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahic-2019-day-of-disruption-in-ras-al-khaimah/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahic-2019-day-of-disruption-in-ras-al-khaimah/ The Arabian Hotel Investment Conference has welcomed what organisers are calling a ‘Day of Disruption’, with expert speakers addressing the potential impact of a variety of external influences on the hospitality industry, in particular, the unparalleled digital landscape. Wed, 10 Apr 2019 08:58:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/hala-matar-choufany-president-middle-east-africa-and-south-asia-hvs/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/hala-matar-choufany-president-middle-east-africa-and-south-asia-hvs/ Hala Matar Choufany, president of HVS in the Middle East, Africa and south Asia, speaks to Breaking Travel News during the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference in Ras al Khaimah. She tells us what creates the gap between expectations and reality when it comes to valuing hospitality properties and how this can be overcome to the benefit of all. Wed, 10 Apr 2019 07:58:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahic-2019-delegates-offered-chance-to-win-place-in-grand-rak-project/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahic-2019-delegates-offered-chance-to-win-place-in-grand-rak-project/ Delegates attending the 15th annual Arabian Hotel Investment Conference are being offered the chance to build something extraordinary in Ras Al Khaimah. Wed, 10 Apr 2019 07:55:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/suma-venkatesh-executive-vice-president-real-estate-indian-hotels-company/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/suma-venkatesh-executive-vice-president-real-estate-indian-hotels-company/ Breaking Travel News talks to Suma Venkatesh, executive vice president for real estate and development at the Indian Hotels Company, during the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference in Ras al Khaimah. She tells us about her ambitions to make the company the most profitable hospitality provider on the subcontinent by 2022, which markets are ripe for growth and how a booming Indian economy helps the company. Wed, 10 Apr 2019 07:24:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/jerome-briet-chief-development-officer-middle-east-africa-marriott-internat/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/jerome-briet-chief-development-officer-middle-east-africa-marriott-internat/ With Marriott maintaining its position as the largest hospitality provider in the Middle East, Breaking Travel News here chats with Jerome Briet, chief development officer in the region for the company, during the Arabian Hospitality Investment Forum. He tells us which markets Marriott expects to grow, the company’s focus on the luxury sector and how the new Bonvoy loyalty scheme has been received by guests. Wed, 10 Apr 2019 07:12:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/hassan-ahdab-president-hotel-operations-dur-hospitality-company/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/hassan-ahdab-president-hotel-operations-dur-hospitality-company/ Hassan Ahdab, president of hotel operations with Dur Hospitality Company, tells Breaking Travel News how the company is seeking to facilitate religious tourism in Saudi Arabia. With a new tour operator and a rapid expansion of its hotel offering planned, the company is well positioned to benefit from Vision 2030 and the expansion of the tourism sector in the country. Wed, 10 Apr 2019 06:57:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/marloes-knippenberg-chief-executive-kerten-hospitality/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/marloes-knippenberg-chief-executive-kerten-hospitality/ Marloes Knippenberg, chief executive of Kerten Hospitality, tells Breaking Travel News what the company she leads offers to the rapidly developing hospitality market in the Middle East during the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference in Ras al Khaimah. Wed, 10 Apr 2019 06:49:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/dimitris-manikis-president-and-managing-director-emea-wyndham-hotels-resort/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/dimitris-manikis-president-and-managing-director-emea-wyndham-hotels-resort/ Breaking Travel News catches up with Dimitris Manikis, president and managing director in EMEA for Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, during the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference in Ras al Khaimah. He tell us how important the franchise model is in the region, which markets are poised for growth and why the company is well-placed to exploit the boom in the mid-market sector. Wed, 10 Apr 2019 06:47:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/al-hamra-international-exhibition-conference-centre-opens-in-ras-al-khaimah/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/al-hamra-international-exhibition-conference-centre-opens-in-ras-al-khaimah/ The new Al Hamra International Exhibition & Conference Centre has made its debut during the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference in Ras al Khaimah. The new facility has opened as the most northerly of the United Arab Emirates seeks to boost its business travel credentials. Wed, 10 Apr 2019 05:43:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahic-2019-construction-contract-signed-for-moevenpick-resort-al-marjan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahic-2019-construction-contract-signed-for-moevenpick-resort-al-marjan/ The Mövenpick Resort Al Marjan Island is located centrally in Al Marjan Island, the flagship lifestyle and leisure destination developed by Marjan, the master-developer of freehold property in Ras Al Khaimah. Wed, 10 Apr 2019 05:04:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahic-2019-accor-and-marriott-international-maintain-top-spots-in-middle-eas/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahic-2019-accor-and-marriott-international-maintain-top-spots-in-middle-eas/ Accor and Marriott International maintain the top room counts among parent companies operating in in the Middle East, according to STR. The news was revealed during the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference in Ras Al Khaimah. Wed, 10 Apr 2019 04:51:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahic-2019-marjan-showcases-ras-al-khaimah-investment-opportunities/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahic-2019-marjan-showcases-ras-al-khaimah-investment-opportunities/ Marjan, the master-developer of freehold properties in Ras Al Khaimah, is showcasing an array of investment opportunities offered by the emirate for hospitality and property investors at the Arabian Hospitality Investment Conference. Tue, 09 Apr 2019 12:03:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/fredrik-jonsson-managing-partner-mereha/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/fredrik-jonsson-managing-partner-mereha/ Speaking to Breaking Travel News in Ras al Khaimah during the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference, Fredrik Jonsson, managing partner of Mereha, offers his thoughts on the potential for growth in the Middle Eastern hospitality sector. Tue, 09 Apr 2019 10:47:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/matthew-tripolone-vice-president-development-middle-east-africa-intercontin/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/matthew-tripolone-vice-president-development-middle-east-africa-intercontin/ InterContinental Hotel Group vice president for development in the Middle East & Africa, Matthew Tripolone, speaks to Breaking Travel News during the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference in Ras al Khaimah. He tells us about the potential for growth in the mid-market segment, how important Saudi Arabia will be in the hospitality sector in the region and the development of the new voco brand. Tue, 09 Apr 2019 10:41:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/alexander-suski-director-sales-marketing-middle-east-africa-millennium-hote/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/alexander-suski-director-sales-marketing-middle-east-africa-millennium-hote/ Breaking Travel News speaks to Alexander Suski, director of sales and marketing in the Middle East & Africa for Millennium Hotels & Resorts, during the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference 2019 in Ras al Khaimah. He tells us about the company’s plans for expansion in the region and which markets have the most potential for growth. Tue, 09 Apr 2019 10:35:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-interview-john-pagano-chief-executive-red-sea-developm/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-interview-john-pagano-chief-executive-red-sea-developm/ With the first phase of the Red Sea mega-project in Saudi Arabia’s Western Region on track for completion in 2020, Breaking Travel News catches up with John Pagano, chief executive of the Red Sea Development Company, to understand more about the landmark project as they ramp up towards completion Tue, 09 Apr 2019 08:21:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahic-2019-meed-reveals-strong-pipeline-for-middle-eastern-hospitality/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahic-2019-meed-reveals-strong-pipeline-for-middle-eastern-hospitality/ The organisers of the annual Arabian Hotel Investment Conference, Meed, have released the second annual AHIC Hotel Investment Forecast, which reveals that close to US$30 billion worth of hotel construction contracts will be awarded in the Middle East and North Africa between now and 2023. Tue, 09 Apr 2019 07:51:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahic-2019-jannah-hotels-resorts-adds-new-properties-to-portfolio/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahic-2019-jannah-hotels-resorts-adds-new-properties-to-portfolio/ Speaking at the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference in Ras al Khaimah, Jannah Hotels & Resorts chief executive Richard Haddad has revealed the brand will move into Sharjah into 2022. Tue, 09 Apr 2019 06:40:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-interview-ali-hamad-lakhraim-alzaabi-president-millenn/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-interview-ali-hamad-lakhraim-alzaabi-president-millenn/ As the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference returns to Ras al Khaimah, Breaking Travel News chats with Ali Hamad Lakhraim Alzaabi, president of Millennium Hotels & Resorts in the Middle East & Africa, about the rapidly developing hospitality sector in the regions Tue, 09 Apr 2019 06:36:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahic-2019-rainforest-spa-returns-to-the-ritz-carlton-al-wadi-desert/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahic-2019-rainforest-spa-returns-to-the-ritz-carlton-al-wadi-desert/ The Ritz-Carlton, Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert has re-launched the newly refurbished Rainforest spa, located within the hotel, on a magnificent 500 hectares nature reserve. Tue, 09 Apr 2019 03:40:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahic-2019-time-hotels-to-launch-central-reservations-officer-in-egypt/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahic-2019-time-hotels-to-launch-central-reservations-officer-in-egypt/ UAE-headquartered Time Hotels has opened a new central reservations office in Egypt as part of the company’s overall strategy to expand its footprint across the Middle East and North Africa. Tue, 09 Apr 2019 03:20:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahic-2019-marriott-to-focus-on-luxury-for-middle-east-and-africa-expansion/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahic-2019-marriott-to-focus-on-luxury-for-middle-east-and-africa-expansion/ Ahead of the Arabian Hotel Investment Forum, Marriott International has said it expects to add 19 new properties and more than 3,000 rooms to its Middle East and Africa portfolio in 2019. Mon, 08 Apr 2019 07:11:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahic-2019-bench-events-launches-revamped-app-to-delegates/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahic-2019-bench-events-launches-revamped-app-to-delegates/ Bench Events has a launched a revamped mobile app ahead of the upcoming Arabian Hotel Investment Conference in Ras al Khaimah. With just a week to go before the event, attendees are able to see the agenda, plan their schedules and learn about the speakers. Mon, 08 Apr 2019 07:11:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/arabian-hotel-investment-conference-to-return-to-ras-al-khaimah-in-2019/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/arabian-hotel-investment-conference-to-return-to-ras-al-khaimah-in-2019/ The annual knowledge and networking platform for the hotel investment community will take place in an all new purpose-built AHIC Village in the grounds of the Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah. Fri, 08 Feb 2019 09:11:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/ellie-younnes-chief-development-officer-radisson-hotel-group/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/ellie-younnes-chief-development-officer-radisson-hotel-group/ Phil Blizzard reports from the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference in Ras al Khaimah, catching up here with Ellie Younnes, chief development officer at Radisson Hotel Group. On the agenda are the group’s expansion plans in the Middle East and the prospects for tourism in the most northerly of the United Arab Emirates. Thu, 19 Apr 2018 12:47:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/matthew-tripolone-vice-president-development-middle-east-africa-ihg/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/matthew-tripolone-vice-president-development-middle-east-africa-ihg/ As InterContinental Hotels Group reveals a new partnership in Saudi Arabia, Matthew Tripolone, vice president, development, Middle East & Africa for the hospitality giant, speaks to Breaking Travel News at the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference to fill us in on the details. Thu, 19 Apr 2018 12:41:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahic-2018-ihg-signs-with-al-hokair-group-for-holiday-inn-expansion-in-saudi/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahic-2018-ihg-signs-with-al-hokair-group-for-holiday-inn-expansion-in-saudi/ InterContinental Hotels Group has signed a master development agreement with Saudi Arabian business conglomerate, Al Hokair Group. The deal will see the debut of Holiday Inn Express brand in Saudi Arabia, with a rollout of at least ten Holiday Inn Express hotels over next 15 years. Thu, 19 Apr 2018 05:48:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahic-2018-rak-hospitality-holding-launches-hospitality-advisory-partners/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahic-2018-rak-hospitality-holding-launches-hospitality-advisory-partners/ RAK Hospitality Holding has announced the evolution of its asset management subsidiary into a strategic advisory firm, Hospitality Advisory Partners. Thu, 19 Apr 2018 05:36:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahic-2018-emaar-reveals-plans-for-first-ras-al-khaimah-property/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahic-2018-emaar-reveals-plans-for-first-ras-al-khaimah-property/ Mohamed Alabbar, chairman of Emaar Properties, has announced the launch of the company’s first hotel and residences project in Ras Al Khaimah at the Arabian Hospitality Investment Conference 2018. Thu, 19 Apr 2018 05:26:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/jerad-bachar-executive-director-bahrain-economic-development-board/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/jerad-bachar-executive-director-bahrain-economic-development-board/ Breaking Travel News catches up with Jerad Bachar, executive director at the Bahrain Economic Development Board, during the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference in Ras al Khaimah. He tells us what is on offer in the destination and how the country is seeking a rapid development of its hotel infrastructure. Thu, 19 Apr 2018 03:34:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/mohamed-awadalla-chief-executive-time-hotels/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/mohamed-awadalla-chief-executive-time-hotels/ Breaking Travel News editor Chris O’Toole speaks to Mohamed Awadalla, chief executive of Time Hotels. Speaking at the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference in Ras al Khaimah, he tells us about his plans for the northern most emirate and the need for a sharp increase in mid-market accommodation in the Middle East more generally. Thu, 19 Apr 2018 03:30:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/suma-venkatesh-executive-vice-president-real-estate-and-development-indian/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/suma-venkatesh-executive-vice-president-real-estate-and-development-indian/ With a new hotel unveiled in Saudi Arabia, Suma Venkatesh, executive vice president of real estate and development at the Indian Hotels Company, here tells Breaking Travel News all about it. Speaking during the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference in Ras al Khaimah, she also tells us how the company is developing its brand around the world. Thu, 19 Apr 2018 03:27:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/houssine-el-quaroui-director-of-development-andalas-resorts-spa/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/houssine-el-quaroui-director-of-development-andalas-resorts-spa/ Breaking Travel News talks to Houssine El Quaroui, director of development with Andalas Resorts & Spa, during the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference in Ras al Khaimah to discover what the brand offers to the hospitality sector around the world. Thu, 19 Apr 2018 03:21:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/olivier-harnisch-chief-executive-emaar-hospitality-group2/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/olivier-harnisch-chief-executive-emaar-hospitality-group2/ As head of the leading hospitality developer in the United Arab Emirates, Emaar Hospitality chief executive Olivier Harnisch here gives Breaking Travel News the lowdown on the sector. Thu, 19 Apr 2018 03:18:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/mohamed-hani-fakih-chief-operating-officer-jannah-hotels-resorts/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/mohamed-hani-fakih-chief-operating-officer-jannah-hotels-resorts/ Breaking Travel News speaks to Mohamed Hani Fakih, chief operating officer at Jannah Hotels & Resorts, about the Halal-compliment brand and its potential for international growth. Speaking in Ras al Khaimah, he reveals the next property under the flag is coming soon in Sri Lanka. Thu, 19 Apr 2018 03:14:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/nehme-imad-darwiche-president-darwiche-worldwide-legacy/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/nehme-imad-darwiche-president-darwiche-worldwide-legacy/ Breaking Travel News speaks to Nehme Imad Darwiche, president of Darwiche Worldwide Legacy, about the portfolio of brands currently offered by the company. Speaking at the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference in Ras al Khaimah, he also discusses which of the range of brands he controls are seeing the most growth in the Middle East and across Europe. Thu, 19 Apr 2018 03:11:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/panos-loupasis-vice-president-development-middle-east-africa-wyndham-hotel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/panos-loupasis-vice-president-development-middle-east-africa-wyndham-hotel/ Breaking Travel News talks to Panos Loupasis, vice president of development for the Middle East & Africa at Wyndham Hotel Group, during the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference 2018. Thu, 19 Apr 2018 03:07:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/badr-al-badr-chief-executive-dur-hospitality/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/badr-al-badr-chief-executive-dur-hospitality/ As a long-term partner of the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference, Dur Hospitality chief executive Badr Al Badr has gained significant insight into the Saudi Arabian hospitality market. Here he shares his thoughts with Breaking Travel News as the event arrives in Ras al Khaimah for the first time. Thu, 19 Apr 2018 03:02:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/robin-rossmann-managing-director-str-global/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/robin-rossmann-managing-director-str-global/ 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. Thu, 19 Apr 2018 02:59:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/form-hotel-design-hotels/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/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. Thu, 19 Apr 2018 02:45:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/paul-berger-chief-executive-middle-east-asia-arena/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/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. Thu, 19 Apr 2018 02:24:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/maria-zarraluqui-global-development-managing-director-melia-hotels-internat/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/maria-zarraluqui-global-development-managing-director-melia-hotels-internat/ 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. Wed, 18 Apr 2018 12:57:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/carlos-khneisser-vice-president-development-mena-hilton/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/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. Wed, 18 Apr 2018 12:34:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/haitham-mattar-chief-executive-ras-al-khaimah-tourism-development-auth1/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/haitham-mattar-chief-executive-ras-al-khaimah-tourism-development-auth1/ 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. Wed, 18 Apr 2018 12:28:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahic-2018-record-attendance-as-event-visits-ras-al-khaimah-for-first-time/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Wed, 18 Apr 2018 11:03:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahic-2018-ras-al-khaimah-sees-strong-increase-in-hotel-occupancy-for-early/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahic-2018-ras-al-khaimah-sees-strong-increase-in-hotel-occupancy-for-early/ 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. Wed, 18 Apr 2018 07:04:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahic-2018-rak-hospitality-holding-reports-strong-increase-in-revenue/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Wed, 18 Apr 2018 06:00:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahic-2018-sheikh-saud-bin-saqr-al-qasimi-welcomes-hospitality-industry-to-r/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahic-2018-sheikh-saud-bin-saqr-al-qasimi-welcomes-hospitality-industry-to-r/ 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. Wed, 18 Apr 2018 05:42:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahic-2018-taj-hotels-expands-into-saudi-arabia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Wed, 18 Apr 2018 05:16:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahic-2018-marriott-to-rapidly-increase-footprint-in-middle-east/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Wed, 18 Apr 2018 04:46:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahic-2018-van-paasschen-urges-middle-east-hospitality-to-wake-up-to-disrupt/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahic-2018-van-paasschen-urges-middle-east-hospitality-to-wake-up-to-disrupt/ Frits van Paasschen has warned hoteliers in the Middle East that digital disruption is radically altering the market in which they operate. Speaking at the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference he warned change is coming, whether they are prepared or not. Wed, 18 Apr 2018 04:12:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/cristian-roberts-president-prime/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/cristian-roberts-president-prime/ Cristian Roberts, president of the Prime private equity group, tells Breaking Travel News about the parallels between investing in the Middle East and Latin America. Speaking at the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference in Ras al Khaimah, he argues it is an exciting time for hoteliers in both regions. Wed, 18 Apr 2018 03:16:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/ricardo-lizano-chief-operating-officer-toroverde-ras-al-khaimah/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/ricardo-lizano-chief-operating-officer-toroverde-ras-al-khaimah/ Quickly taking its place as one of the most exciting tourism attractions in the Middle East, Ricardo Lizano, chief operating officer of the Toroverde Ras Al Khaimah, here tells Breaking Travel News what the zipline brings to the destination. Speaking to editor Chris O’Toole he also reveals plans to expand the park, which has been nominated as the Middle East’s Leading Adventure Tourist Attraction by the World Travel Awards, in the coming months. Wed, 18 Apr 2018 03:10:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/noel-massoud-president-august-hospitality/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/noel-massoud-president-august-hospitality/ Freshly minted August Hospitality offers advice to hotel developers in the Middle Eastern hospitality market. Here president Noel Massoud speaks to Phil Blizzard of Breaking Travel News during the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference in Ras al Khaimah to tell us more about this exciting new company. Wed, 18 Apr 2018 03:05:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/jonathan-worsley-chairman-bench-events2/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/jonathan-worsley-chairman-bench-events2/ With the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference arriving in Ras al Khaimah for the first time, Jonathan Worsley, chairman of founders Bench Events, here speaks to Phil Blizzard of Breaking Travel News. He tells us about the decision to move the event to the northern most emirate as final preparations for the 2018 show are put in place. Wed, 18 Apr 2018 03:01:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/abdullah-al-abdouli-chief-executive-al-marjan-island/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/abdullah-al-abdouli-chief-executive-al-marjan-island/ Breaking Travel News reporter Phil Blizzard speaks with Abdullah Al Abdouli, chief executive of the Al Marjan Island development, during the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference in Ras al Khaimah. He tells us about the investment opportunity the new location represents and what it will bring to the northern most of the United Arab Emirates. Wed, 18 Apr 2018 02:57:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/alan-stocker-general-manager-waldorf-astoria-ras-al-khaimah/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/alan-stocker-general-manager-waldorf-astoria-ras-al-khaimah/ In an exciting time for the property, the Waldorf Astoria, Ras al Khaimah, will this week host both the World Travel Awards Middle East Gala Ceremony and Arabian Hotel Investment Conference. Here Phil Blizzard talks to the general manager of the hotel, Alan Stocker, about what the events can mean for the property and this rapidly developing emirate. Wed, 18 Apr 2018 02:52:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/amit-arora-general-manager-the-ritz-carlton-ras-al-khaimah-al-wadi-desert/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/amit-arora-general-manager-the-ritz-carlton-ras-al-khaimah-al-wadi-desert/ Having taken the title of Middle East’s Leading Luxury Desert Resort at the World Travel Awards in 2017, Amit Arora, general manager at The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert here tells Breaking Travel News what the prestigious honour means to the property. With the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference also underway in the emirate, he also gives an overview of his plans for the future. Wed, 18 Apr 2018 02:48:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/reda-nadeem-bou-najm-senior-sales-executive-rak-porcelain/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/reda-nadeem-bou-najm-senior-sales-executive-rak-porcelain/ With the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference visiting Ras al Khaimah for the first time, Breaking Travel News speaks to Reda Nadeem Bou Najm, senior sales executive with RAK Porcelain, to find out more about the local culture. Tue, 17 Apr 2018 12:40:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/arabian-hotel-investment-conference-to-welcome-ranulph-fiennes/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/arabian-hotel-investment-conference-to-welcome-ranulph-fiennes/ Organisers at the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference have announced the event will welcome the legendary Sir Ranulph Fiennes on Thursday April 19th. The intrepid explorer completes the stellar line-up of speakers at the annual gathering for the world’s hospitality investment community. Tue, 17 Apr 2018 06:30:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahic-2018-day-of-disruption-to-kick-of-ras-al-khaimah-event/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahic-2018-day-of-disruption-to-kick-of-ras-al-khaimah-event/ The Arabian Hotel Investment Conference will kick off with a Day off Disruption, designed to shake-up traditional ways of thinking and bring insight to the hospitality investment industry from forward thinkers operating in various sectors, from cybersecurity and cryptocurrencies to marketing and motorsports. Tue, 17 Apr 2018 06:21:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahic-2018-modern-leaders-forward-thinking-investors-and-bold-hoteliers-to-t/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahic-2018-modern-leaders-forward-thinking-investors-and-bold-hoteliers-to-t/ The Arabian Hotel Investment Conference 2018 will provide unique insights into modern leadership, forward-thinking investment and new operating models via a stellar line-up of speakers confirmed for the annual gathering for the Middle East’s hospitality investment community. Mon, 16 Apr 2018 10:46:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/speakers-prepare-for-arabian-hotel-investment-conference/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/speakers-prepare-for-arabian-hotel-investment-conference/ Final preparations are being put in place for the 14th Arabian Hotel Investment Conference, with a stunning line up of industry leaders in place to speak at the event. Sat, 14 Apr 2018 09:02:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/ahead-of-the-arabian-hotel-investment-conference-2018-a-special-120000-sq/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/ahead-of-the-arabian-hotel-investment-conference-2018-a-special-120000-sq/ Ahead of the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference 2018 a special 120,000 sq. ft structure has been custom-built to provide over 700 attendees with an unmatched experience. Fri, 13 Apr 2018 10:01:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/ras-al-khaimah-prepares-for-arabian-hotel-investment-conference/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/ras-al-khaimah-prepares-for-arabian-hotel-investment-conference/ Ras al Khaimah is preparing to host the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference for the first time. The showcase will see 700 attendees from the hospitality and investment community join organisers Bench Events in the United Arab Emirates. Thu, 12 Apr 2018 12:45:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/world-travel-awards-headed-to-ras-al-khaimah-for-middle-east-gala-ceremony/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/world-travel-awards-headed-to-ras-al-khaimah-for-middle-east-gala-ceremony/ World Travel Awards has revealed its Middle East Gala Ceremony 2018 will be hosted in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates on April 19th. The red-carpet ceremony heralds the opening leg of the World Travel Awards Grand Tour 2018 - a search for the finest travel and tourism organisations in the world. Thu, 01 Mar 2018 11:25:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/successful-debut-for-saudi-arabia-hotel-investment-conference-in-riyadh/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/successful-debut-for-saudi-arabia-hotel-investment-conference-in-riyadh/ The one-day event, hosted at the Marriott Convention Centre, Riyadh Marriott Hotel, is the precursor to the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference and focuses on the hospitality sector in the rapidly developing Saudi market. Here we take a look at the headlines from Riyadh. Thu, 01 Mar 2018 09:05:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/saudi-arabia-pipeline-to-almost-double-hospitality-sector-size/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/saudi-arabia-pipeline-to-almost-double-hospitality-sector-size/ Saudi Arabia has more than 64,000 rooms across the three phases of the hotel development pipeline, according to data from STR. That room total represents 76 per cent of the more than 84,500 existing hotel rooms in the country. Mon, 26 Feb 2018 09:31:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/arabian-hotel-investment-conference-in-surprise-move-to-ras-al-khaimah/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/arabian-hotel-investment-conference-in-surprise-move-to-ras-al-khaimah/ The Arabian Hotel Investment Conference 2018 is to be held in the emerging northern emirate of Ras al Khaimah. The surprise move follows 13 successful years where the event has been held at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai. Wed, 20 Sep 2017 15:13:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/jonathan-worsley-chairman-bench-events1/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/jonathan-worsley-chairman-bench-events1/ With the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference returning to Dubai, Breaking Travel News talks to Jonathan Worsley, chairman of event founder Bench Events. With the catalysts for change within the Middle Eastern hospitality market coming under the microscope during the show, he brings us up to date with the latest trends in the region. Tue, 02 May 2017 10:33:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/abdullah-rashed-al-abdooli-managing-director-al-marjan-island/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/abdullah-rashed-al-abdooli-managing-director-al-marjan-island/ Breaking Travel News chats with Abdullah Rashed Al Abdooli, managing director, Al Marjan Island, during the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference in Dubai. He tells us about the property and what it brings to the hospitality sector in Ras Al Khaimah. Tue, 02 May 2017 10:31:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/alex-kyriakidis-president-and-managing-director-marriott-international-midd/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/alex-kyriakidis-president-and-managing-director-marriott-international-midd/ Breaking Travel News chats with Alex Kyriakidis, president and managing director, Marriott International, Middle East, in Dubai. With the recent acquisition of Starwood Hotels & Resorts now complete, he discusses Marriott’s plans for this fast developing region. Tue, 02 May 2017 10:29:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/tarek-daouk-founder-and-managing-partner-smartotels/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/tarek-daouk-founder-and-managing-partner-smartotels/ Tarek Daouk, founder and managing partner, Smartotels, tells Breaking Travel News more about the company he leads during the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference in Dubai. Tue, 02 May 2017 10:06:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/georges-chakar-managing-partner-linkme-global/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/georges-chakar-managing-partner-linkme-global/ Breaking Travel News discovers more about LinkMe Global from managing partner Georges Chakar during the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference 2017 in Dubai. Tue, 02 May 2017 10:05:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/roya-initiates-hospitality-leadership-roundtable-to-support-gcc-employment/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/roya-initiates-hospitality-leadership-roundtable-to-support-gcc-employment/ An industry roundtable composed of GCC government tourism bodies, major hotel chain management and private sector industry stakeholders met earlier to form a voluntary advisory board for encouraging national citizen hospitality industry employment. Tue, 02 May 2017 09:14:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/eddy-tiftik-vice-general-manager-project-development-wanda-hotels-resorts/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/eddy-tiftik-vice-general-manager-project-development-wanda-hotels-resorts/ Eddy Tiftik, vice general manager, project development, Wanda Hotels & Resorts speaks to Breaking Travel News in Dubai about his company’s ambitions for hospitality in the Middle East. Thu, 27 Apr 2017 22:19:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/andrew-humphries-chief-operating-officer-katara-hospitality/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/andrew-humphries-chief-operating-officer-katara-hospitality/ Andrew Humphries, chief operating officer, Katara Hospitality, speaks to Breaking Travel News about the range of projects the Qatari company has in the pipeline. Thu, 27 Apr 2017 22:17:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/olivier-harnisch-chief-executive-emaar-hospitality-group1/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/olivier-harnisch-chief-executive-emaar-hospitality-group1/ Olivier Harnisch, chief executive, Emaar Hospitality Group, speaks to Breaking Travel News at the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference in Dubai. With a number of new properties opening across a range of brands, it is an exciting time for the company. Thu, 27 Apr 2017 22:14:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/jaidev-menezes-corporate-director-of-business-development-emaar-hospitality/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/jaidev-menezes-corporate-director-of-business-development-emaar-hospitality/ Jaidev Menezes, corporate director of business development, Emaar Hospitality Group, speaks to Breaking Travel News in Dubai about what the company has planned for 2017. Thu, 27 Apr 2017 22:12:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/mark-willis-area-vice-president-middle-east-turkey-rezidor-hotel-group/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/mark-willis-area-vice-president-middle-east-turkey-rezidor-hotel-group/ Mark Willis, area vice president, Middle East & Turkey, Rezidor Hotel Group, speaks to Breaking Travel News in Dubai about his company’s plans for the region. Thu, 27 Apr 2017 22:10:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/jennifer-pettinger-haines-managing-director-middle-east-bench-events/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/jennifer-pettinger-haines-managing-director-middle-east-bench-events/ Jennifer Pettinger-Haines, managing director Middle East, Bench Events, speaks to Breaking Travel News as Arabian Hotel Investment Conference welcomes nearly 700 hospitality leaders from around the world to Dubai. Thu, 27 Apr 2017 22:07:20 +0000