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AHIC 2011: Hospitality heavyweights highlight potential in the Middle East
The Arab uprisings since the start of 2011 could have a similar significance to the collapse of Communism in Eastern Europe, according to hospitality heavyweights. The discussion come as the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference 2011 at The Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai.
Arabian Hotel Investment Conference launches in Dubai
Guests have been celebrating the opening of the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference 2011 during a lavish ceremony at the newly opened Jumeirah Zabeel Saray Hotel in Dubai. The two-day conference at the Madinat Jumeirah is underway today with a line-up of the brightest hospitality minds in the world.
AHIC preview: Kurt Ritter, President & CEO, Rezidor Hotels
Kurt Ritter has been President & CEO of The Rezidor Hotel Group for more than 20 years, making him the longest serving CEO in hospitality worldwide. On the eve of AHIC 2011, BTN asks his take on hospitality in the Middle East and where he see the opportunities for growth.
BTN spotlight: Mubarak Hamad Al Muhairi, ADTA Director General
His Excellency Mubarak Hamad Al Muhairi is the Director General of the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority. BTN spoke to him on the eve of the most important week in the Arabian tourism calendar, with ATM, AHIC and the World Travel Awards 2011 Middle East Ceremony set to take place.
AHIC to address impact of political change
The annual Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC) 2011 will be addressing the impact on the hotel investment industry of the ongoing political change across the Mena region.
Sheikh Sultan Bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan presented with AHIC 2010 Leadership Award
The 2010 AHIC Leadership Award was today presented to Sheikh Sultan bin Tahnoon al Nahyan, Chairman of TDIC and Chairman, Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Department of Civil Aviation, Chairman of Dubai Airports and Chairman and CEO of Emirates Airlines.
Selim El Zeyr, President & CEO, Rotana Hotels @ AHIC 2010
Selim El Zeyr, President & CEO, Rotana Hotels
Hermano Goncalves De Souza Carvalho, Director, Ministry of Tourism, Brazil @ AHIC 2010
Hermano Goncalves De Souza Carvalho, Director, Ministry of Tourism, Brazil
Two new Middle East resorts for RCI
Vacation exchange leader RCI has confirmed the addition of two Middle East resorts to its worldwide exchange network; with the Wyndham Worldwide owned company set to offer guests access to The Viking Club Hotel in Egypt and The Jdoudna Hotel in Syria from later this year.
Edmund O’Sullivan, Chairman, MEED Events @ AHIC 2010
Edmund O’Sullivan, Chairman, MEED Events
Badar Alansari, Associate Director of Events, Jumeirah @ AHIC 2010
Badar Alansari, Associate Director of Events, Jumeirah
Nicholas Clayton, President, Viceroy Hotels, California, USA @ AHIC 2010
Nicholas Clayton, President, Viceroy Hotels, California, USA