Arabian Travel Market News
Mirna Tenidis, director of marketing, Arenco Real Estate (Arabic)
Mirna Tenidis, director of marketing for Arenco Real Estate, speaks to Breaking Travel News reporter Aya Hanoura during the 25th anniversary of Arabian Travel Market in Dubai.
Said Masoud, cluster sales manager, Roda Hotels & Resorts (Arabic)
Breaking Travel News reporter Aya Hanoura speaks to Said Masoud, cluster sales manager, Roda Hotels & Resorts, during Arabian Travel Market in Dubai.
Mohamed Ragab, managing director, Holidays Arabia (Arabic)
Speaking to Breaking Travel News during Arabian Travel Market 2018, Mohamed Ragab, managing director at Holidays Arabia, tells us about the company and what it offers to the hospitality sector in the Middle East.
Christian Hirt, general manager, Raffles Istanbul
With Turkey now fully recovered from a brief tourism slump, Christian Hirt, general manager at Raffles Istanbul, tells Breaking Travel News about the property he leads and his ambitions for 2018.
Sanda Teihmane, key account manager, Middle East, airBaltic
Breaking Travel News speaks to Sanda Teihmane, key account manager, Middle East, at airBaltic, as the rapidly developing carrier makes its debut at Arabian Travel Market.
Ammar Hilal, general manager, Fairmont Dubai
Breaking Travel News editor Chris O’Toole catches up with Ammar Hilal, general manager at Fairmont Dubai, during Arabian Travel Market. Leader of one of the stalwarts of the Emirati hospitality scene, he tells us how booking trends are changing in the destination and how the improvements his team is making at the property will prepare it for the summer ahead.
Bianca Sammut, general manager, Yas Waterworld
Having beaten its rivals to the title of Middle East’s Leading Waterpark at the World Travel Awards earlier this month, Bianca Sammut, general manager at Yas Waterworld, here tells Breaking Travel News what the honour means to her and her team. Also on the agenda at Arabian Travel Market is the launch of a new attraction at the park in the coming months.
Ali Abu Monassar, chairman, The Vision
Having played a key role in the launch of Arabian Travel Market a quarter of a century ago, Ali Abu Monassar, now chairman of destination management company The Vision, tells Breaking Travel News how important the show has been for the development of the hospitality sector in the Middle East.
Ignace Bauwens, regional vice president, Middle East, Eurasia & Africa, Wyndham Hotel Group
Breaking Travel News editor Chris O’Toole chats with Ignace Bauwens, regional vice president, Middle East, Eurasia & Africa, Wyndham Hotel Group, during Arabian Travel Market. He tells us how the recent decision to bring together all the Wyndham brands under one banner benefits consumers while also revealing what the company has planned in the region for 2018.
Jesse Vargas, general manager, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
Having taken the title of Middle East’s Leading Theme Park at the World Travel Awards, Jesse Vargas, general manager at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, tells Breaking Travel News how it feels to have won the prestigious trophy. He also tells us what is happening at the park this year to make sure the attraction stays ahead of the competition.
Juan Uribe, general manager, Bay La Sun
As part of Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia has been seeking to diversify its tourism industry away from religious travellers. Here Juan Uribe, general manager at Bay La Sun, tells Breaking Travel News how the sector is changing and what the hotel he leads offers to the local hospitality scene.
Sydney Pierre, head of worldwide sales, Lux Resorts & Hotels
Speaking to Breaking Travel News at Arabian Travel Market, Sydney Pierre, head of worldwide sales at Lux Resorts & Hotels, tells us about the one-of-a-kind property they offer in Bodrum, Turkey. As it prepares to open for the summer season, we find out just what makes it so special.