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IATA AGM 2014 Interview: Hoss Vetry, cluster general manager, The Ritz Carlton, Doha
Video: Hoss Vetry, cluster general manager, Ritz-Carlton, Doha talks to Phil Blizzard about the significance of hosting the 70th IATA AGM. He also provides an overview of this hotel and also the Arabesque styled Al Sharq Village.
Hoss Vetry, cluster general manager, The Ritz Carlton, Doha
Hoss Vetry, cluster general manager, The Ritz Carlton, Doha, speaking to Breaking Travel news as the property welcomes the leaders of global aviation to the IATA AGM 2014.
IATA AGM 2014 Interview: Bruce Ashby, chief executive, oneworld
Video: Qatar Airways being the first of the big Middle East carriers to join the alliance “has been significant” explains Bruce Ashby, chief executive office of oneworld, in this interview with Phil Blizzard at the IATA AGM in Qatar. He also talks about the growth of oneworld and how the passenger experience will be enhanced with the greater adoption of technology.
Bruce Ashby, chief executive, oneworld
Breaking Travel News’ Phil Blizzard here chats with oneworld chief executive Bruce Ashby. On the agenda are Qatar Airways’ membership of the oneworld alliance, the growth of the alliance over the past year, and plans for the future.
IATA AGM 2014: Ritz-Carlton Doha welcomes aviation elite
With the International Air Transport Association arriving in Doha today for its 70th Annual General Meeting, the spotlight has fallen on host hotel The Ritz-Carlton, Doha. Nearly 1,000 delegates are in attendance at the top level event, with the property offered a chance to showcase its MICE facilities to an elite audience. Here Breaking Travel News takes readers on a tour of the property.
IATA AGM 2014: Bright financial prospects for aviation
The International Air Transport Association has launched the Economic Performance of the Airline Industry report outlining how air transport is adding value for consumers, the wider economy, governments, and investors. The report illustrates how the airline industry continues to improve profitability through efficiency gains while connecting more cities, lowering transport costs, supporting jobs, and making major investments.
IATA AGM 2014: Director general Tyler welcomes delegates to Doha
Video: In a scene setting piece on the first day of the 70th IATA Annual General Meeting, the organisation’s director general, Tony Tyler, talks about the importance of the aviation sector to the development of the emerging countries in the Middle East. He also sets out, in this report from Phil Blizzard in Doha for Breaking Travel News, some of the key topics which will be discussed at the event.
IATA AGM 2014: Tyler lays out aviation priorities in keynote address
The International Air Transport Association has called for airlines, governments, and industry stakeholders to guide the development of the commercial airline industry into its next century with a global mindset and based on a foundation of global standards. “The key to unlocking aviation’s future potential is a global mindset supported by strong partnerships,” explained IATA director general Tony Tyler opening the 70th Annual General Meeting of the organisation in Doha earlier.
IATA AGM 2014: A century of scheduled commercial aviation
As industry leaders gather for the 70th International Air Transport Association Annual General Meeting in Doha many are also beginning to look back on a century of scheduled commercial aviation. Nearly everything has changed since the first scheduled commercial flight, in Florida on January 1st 1914, but the desire to connect the world remains as strong as ever. Here Breaking Travel News looks back at 100 years of scheduled commercial aviation.
IATA AGM 2014: Doha to take centre stage
With awe inspiring architecture, a collection of world beating museums, and a rapidly growing program of events and activities, Qatar is fast establishing itself as the cultural hub of the Middle East. With so much attention focused on the successful hosting of the FIFA World Cup 2022, it is also easy to forget there is so much happening right here in Qatar right now. As the International Air Transport Association prepares to convene in capital Doha for the 70th Annual General Meeting, Breaking Travel News here takes a look at what is on offer in the destination.
IATA AGM 2014 Profile: HE Issa bin Mohammed Al Mohannadi, chairman, Qatar Tourism Authority
All eyes are on Doha this weekend as the International Air Transport Association hosts it Annual General Meeting in capital Doha. Delegates will be welcomed to one of the most rapidly developing tourism destinations anywhere on earth, with billions of dollars presently pouring into the hospitality sector there. One man more than any other, H.E. Issa bin Mohammed Al Mohannadi, chairman of the Qatar Tourism Authority, has been responsible for guiding this process. Here Breaking Travel News takes a look at the man behind the emergence of Doha, and Qatar, as a world class tourism destination.
IATA AGM 2014: Qatar Airways welcomes global aviation leadership to Doha
Nearly 1,000 people are expected to attend the 70th International Air Transport Association Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit hosted by Qatar Airways in Doha this week. Taking place from 1st-3rd June, 2014, the event will take place under the patronage of the Emir of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani.