Arabian Travel Market News
Andrew Humphries, chief operating officer, Katara Hospitality
Breaking Travel News talks with Andrew Humphries, chief operating officer, Katara Hospitality, during Arabian Travel Market 2017 in Dubai. He brings us up to date with a variety of investments currently under development by the Qatari company, while also discussing the changing hospitality landscape in the Middle East.
Jaan Albrecht, chief executive, Saudi Arabian Airlines
Breaking Travel News talks to Jaan Albrecht, the newly appointed chief executive of Saudi Arabian Airlines, about his ambitious plans to grow the carrier. Also on the agenda is the significance of aviation to the Saudi Arabia Vision 2030 – the plan to diversify the economy about from oil and expand the tourism sector.
Ghaith Al Ghaith, chief executive, flydubai
Ghaith Al Ghaith, chief executive, flydubai, speaks to Breaking Travel News during Arabian Travel Market 2017. On the agenda is the launch of new flights to Montenegro and the continued expansion of the carrier’s low-cost network.
Olivier Harnisch, chief executive, Emaar Hospitality Group
Breaking Travel News chats with Olivier Harnisch, chief executive, Emaar Hospitality Group, at Arabian Travel Market in Dubai. With ten properties now open, Emaar is expanding rapidly, announcing six new hotels across its three brands during the show.
Ali Hamad Lakhraim Alzaabi, chief executive, Millennium & Copthorne
With Millennium & Copthorne currently unveiling a range of new brands, Ali Hamad Lakhraim Alzaabi, chief executive of the company, here bring Breaking Travel News’ viewers up to date at Arabian Travel Market. He is also tells us about plans to open a host of new properties across the Middle East.
Sherin Francis, chief executive, Seychelles Tourism Board
Breaking Travel News talks to Sherin Francis, chief of the Seychelles Tourism Board, about all the latest headlines from the destination. As well as welcoming to exciting new properties to the Indian Ocean, we find out more about how the Middle East is becoming an increasingly significant source market for the islands.
Omer Kaddouri, chief executive, Rotana Hotel Management
Breaking Travel News talks to Omer Kaddouri, chief executive, Rotana Hotel Management, as the Dubai-based hotel company unveils its latest hotel, in Oman.
Guy Hutchinson, chief operating officer, Rotana
Breaking Travel News talks to Guy Hutchinson, chief operating officer, Rotana, at Arabian Travel Market. With the company celebrating its 25th anniversary, on course to open 100 hotels by 2020, and expanding into sub-Saharan Africa earlier this year, there is much to discuss.
Serge Zaalof, managing director, Atlantis, The Palm
Serge Zaalof, managing director, Atlantis, The Palm, talks to Breaking Travel News at Arabian Travel Market 2017. On the agenda are new properties from the brand in China and the United States, as well as the expansion of the existing property in Dubai.
Abdulaziz Al Habib, president, Al Khozama Management Company
Abdulaziz Al Habib, president at hospitality development organisation Al Khozama Management Company, talks to Breaking Travel News at Arabian Travel Market about what is on the agenda for Saudi tourism in 2017.
Michael Marshall, chief commercial officer, Minor Hotel Group
Michael Marshall, chief commercial officer, Minor Hotel Group, talks to Breaking Travel News at Arabian Travel Market. On the agenda are the range of openings the company has planned under its varied brands around the world as well as the significance of Dubai and the Middle East as a source market.
Edmund Bartlett, tourism minister, Jamaica
Breaking Travel News talks with Edmund Bartlett, tourism minister for Jamaica, at Arabian Travel Market 2017. On the agenda are the significance of the Middle East as a source market for the Caribbean, his work with the World Travel & Tourism Council, and the importance of sustainability in the hospitality sector.