Arabian Travel Market News
Tristan de la Porte du Theil, general manager, Dukes Dubai
With the hotel now just over a year old, Tristan de la Porte du Theil, general manager at Dukes Dubai, tells Breaking Travel News how this small slice of Great Britain has been received in the market. He also tells us what we have to look forward to as we move into the summer season in Dubai.
Ateeq Mogal, leasing director, Al Khozama
With Saudi tourism firmly in the spotlight at Arabian Travel Market 2018, Phil Blizzard here speaks to Ateeq Mogal, leasing director with hotel development company Al Khozama, about this rapidly expanding market.
Patrick Antaki, complex general manager, Le Meridien Al Aqah Beach Resort
Speaking Arabian Travel Market, Patrick Antaki, complex general manager at Le Meridien Al Aqah Beach Resort in Fujairah, tells Breaking Travel News how this lesser-known emirate has sought to boost its fledgling tourism sector. With new properties opening all the time, the strategy appears to be paying dividends.
Patrick Moukarzel, general manager, Al Bait, Sharjah
Patrick Moukarzel, general manager of Al Bait hotel in Sharjah, tells Breaking Travel News about the property, its location in the heart of the local souk, and what it brings to the hospitality sector in this fast-emerging destination.
Timothy Kelly, general manager, Atlantis The Palm, Dubai
Phil Blizzard speaks to Timothy Kelly, general manager at Atlantis The Palm, Dubai, during Arabian Travel Market in the United Arab Emirates. He tells Breaking Travel News about the expansion of the property, increasing occupancy and RevPAR rates, and how he has high hopes for the summer season ahead.
Christophe Schnyder, general manager, Sofitel The Palm, Dubai
Breaking Travel News speaks to Christophe Schnyder, general manager at Sofitel The Palm in Dubai, about the property, how it will develop in 2018, and how it feels to have taken the title of Middle East’s Leading Green Hotel at the World Travel Awards.
Ali Hamad Lakhraim Alzaabi, chief executive, Millennium Hotels & Resorts Copthorne
Ali Hamad Lakhraim Alzaabi, chief executive at Millennium Hotels & Resorts Copthorne, speaks to Breaking Travel News about his plans for 2018. Also on the agenda at Arabian Travel Market is the importance of the hospitality market in Saudia Arabia and how it feels to have won at the World Travel Awards.
Aly Sharrif, chief operating officer, Citymax Hotels
Speaking at Arabian Travel Market, Aly Sharrif, chief operating officer at Citymax Hotels, tells Breaking Travel News about the refreshed brand and what it offers to hospitality in the United Arab Emirates. Joined by outgoing chief operating officer, Russel Sharpe, they also reveal the location of the latest property from the brand.
Darren Darwin, general manager, Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort
Speaking to Breaking Travel News Darren Darwin, general manager at Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort, tells us about the hotel and its unique position in Omani hospitality. Having recently been featured by the BBC, he explains how he plans to leverage the exposure generated as the property heads into the summer season.
Haitham Mattar, chief executive, Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority
Having hosted the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference and World Travel Awards Middle East Gala Ceremony, Breaking Travel News speaks to Haitham Mattar, chief executive at the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority, about the events. Speaking at Arabian Travel Market, he tells us about he plans to maintain momentum for the summer season ahead.
Jairaj Gorsia, general manager, Gevora Hotel
Jairaj Gorsia, general manager at the Gevora Hotel, tells us about the tallest hotel in the world during Arabian Travel Market.
Mehdi Othmani, general manager, Hilton Salalah Resort
Mehdi Othmani, general manager at the Hilton Salalah Resort in Oman, talks to Breaking Travel News about the importance of sustainability in the hospitality sector. Having been recognised with Green Globe certification, he tells us responsible tourism is vital for the future of the industry.