Ras Al Khaimah News
Mohamed Awadalla, chief executive, Time Hotels
Breaking Travel News editor Chris O’Toole speaks to Mohamed Awadalla, chief executive of Time Hotels. Speaking at the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference in Ras al Khaimah, he tells us about his plans for the northern most emirate and the need for a sharp increase in mid-market accommodation in the Middle East more generally.
Suma Venkatesh, executive vice president, real estate and development, Indian Hotels Company
With a new hotel unveiled in Saudi Arabia, Suma Venkatesh, executive vice president of real estate and development at the Indian Hotels Company, here tells Breaking Travel News all about it. Speaking during the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference in Ras al Khaimah, she also tells us how the company is developing its brand around the world.
Houssine El Quaroui, director of development, Andalas Resorts & Spa
Breaking Travel News talks to Houssine El Quaroui, director of development with Andalas Resorts & Spa, during the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference in Ras al Khaimah to discover what the brand offers to the hospitality sector around the world.
Olivier Harnisch, chief executive, Emaar Hospitality Group
As head of the leading hospitality developer in the United Arab Emirates, Emaar Hospitality chief executive Olivier Harnisch here gives Breaking Travel News the lowdown on the sector.
Mohamed Hani Fakih, chief operating officer, Jannah Hotels & Resorts
Breaking Travel News speaks to Mohamed Hani Fakih, chief operating officer at Jannah Hotels & Resorts, about the Halal-compliment brand and its potential for international growth. Speaking in Ras al Khaimah, he reveals the next property under the flag is coming soon in Sri Lanka.
Nehme Imad Darwiche, president, Darwiche Worldwide Legacy
Breaking Travel News speaks to Nehme Imad Darwiche, president of Darwiche Worldwide Legacy, about the portfolio of brands currently offered by the company. Speaking at the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference in Ras al Khaimah, he also discusses which of the range of brands he controls are seeing the most growth in the Middle East and across Europe.
Panos Loupasis, vice president, development, Middle East & Africa, Wyndham Hotel Group
Breaking Travel News talks to Panos Loupasis, vice president of development for the Middle East & Africa at Wyndham Hotel Group, during the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference 2018.
Badr Al Badr, chief executive, Dur Hospitality
As a long-term partner of the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference, Dur Hospitality chief executive Badr Al Badr has gained significant insight into the Saudi Arabian hospitality market. Here he shares his thoughts with Breaking Travel News as the event arrives in Ras al Khaimah for the first time.
Robin Rossmann, managing director, STR
Speaking to Breaking Travel News at the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference in Ras al Khaimah, Robin Rossmann, managing director at hospitality analytics firm STR, gives us his opinion on the current state of the Middle Eastern market. Also on the agenda is the launch of new product AM:PM, which offers up to the minute insight into the hotel construction pipeline in the region.
Form Hotel & Design Hotels
As they sign a new partnership at the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference in Ras al Khaimah, Breaking Travel News catches up with representatives from Form Hotel and Design Hotels to discover more.
Paul Berger, chief executive, Middle East & Asia, Arena
Breaking Travel News’ Phil Blizzard speaks to Paul Berger, chief executive of Arena in the Middle East & Asia, about the structure his company has built for the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference in Ras al Khaimah.
Maria Zarraluqui, global development managing director, Melia Hotels International
Breaking Travel News catches up with Maria Zarraluqui, global development managing director for Melia Hotels International during the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference in Ras al Khaimah. She tells Phi Blizzard about the potential of the hospitality markets in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.