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Nilay Ozrat, Director, Aldar, Abu Dhabi @ WTA Dubai Gala Ceremony 2011
BTN talks to Nilay Ozrat, Director, Aldar, Abu Dhabi @ WTA Dubai Gala Ceremony 2011
Destination spotlight: Dubai’s magic returns
Dubai is enjoying a sustained recovery, with visitor arrivals surging 17 percent over the past 12 months. With ATM underway BTN looks at some of the major players driving the region to new heights.
Arabia to lead major global expansion for Banyan Tree
Banyan Tree has announced a major global development and refurbishment programme at Arabian Travel Market 2011, with Oman, Jordan and Egypt marked as key markets for openings over the next five years.
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AHIC 2011: Hospitality heavyweights highlight potential in the Middle East
The Arab uprisings since the start of 2011 could have a similar significance to the collapse of Communism in Eastern Europe, according to hospitality heavyweights. The discussion come as the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference 2011 at The Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai.
ATM preview: Le Royal Hotel Beirut
On the eve of Arabian Travel Market, BTN spoke to Joyce Mouawad, Head of Sales & Marketing Director, Le Royal Hotels & Resorts – Beirut, about Lebanon’s renaissance as the French Riviera of the Middle East.
The World’s Leading Destination celebrates in style
London, voted the “World’s Leading Destination” at 2010 World Travel Awards, had a chance to bask in the spring sunshine a crowd over one million royal well-wishers lined the procession route to cheer for Prince William and his new wife Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge. The wedding was said to be the capital’s largest ever event as crowds joined the party in parks and squares across the capital.
Royal Wedding bliss in Sharm El Sheikh
Holidaymakers and residents in Sharm El Sheikh, the Red Sea’s number resort, will be celebrating the Royal Wedding in style at SOHO Square, the pedestrianised entertainment complex, which boasts a square mile of restaurants, shops and fun activities.
ATM preview: The Meydan, Dubai
The Meydan is Dubai’s new sporting and business hub, and the home of Dubai World Cup, the world’s richest and most glamorous horse race. In the build up to Arabian Travel Market, BTN caught up with Craig Senior, Regional Director of Sales & Marketing, Meydan Hotels & Hospitality.
Emaar goes from strength to strength
Dubai-based property developer Emaar, the group behind the world’s tallest tower Burj Khalifa, has registered a net profit of Dhs421m ($115m). The company cited project deliveries in the UAE and international markets for the solid figures. Its flagship Dubai Mall reported a record footfall, whilst Address Hotels recorded an average occupancy of 87 percent.
Etihad CEO James Hogan confirmed as BTM speaker
Business Travel Market (BTM) has this week announced that James Hogan is to open the event as keynote speaker, bringing more than 30 years of travel industry expertise to the event. Hogan is chief executive of Ethiad Airways, which last year scooped the title of World’s Leading Airline at the World Travel Awards.
Abu Dhabi to participate in ATM
Abu Dhabi’s biggest-ever tourism offering will be in the spotlight at this year’s Arabian Travel Market, running in Dubai early May. Over 45 Abu Dhabi tourism stakeholders will fill a pavilion organised by Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority with more than 80 products – some being rolled out for the first time.
BA to offer direct flights to Amman
British Airways’ has signed a new codeshare with oneworld partner, Royal Jordanian. The agreement will give BA passengers access to direct daily flights to the country’s capital Amman.