The travel, tourism, aviation and hospitality sector has been particularly hit by the global economic downturn. As it gets harder to convince people to travel in these tough times, AMEinfo.com's special events report talks to industry experts at AHIC, ATM, the Hotel Show and beyond about how they are trying to convince travellers to buy their services and looks at the changes companies are making to give them the best chance of financial success.
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STR Global: F1 race boosts occupancy in Abu Dhabi
Hotel occupancy performance in Abu Dhabi following the Formula 1 Grand Prix that took place last weekend (11th-13th November) was up compared to 2010, but remained lower than the first race weekend in 2009, according to STR Global, the leading provider of market data to the world's hotel industry.- » STR Global announces Middle East/Africa hotel results for September 2011
- » STR Global: Dubai's stabilised supply helps boost RevPAR
- » STR Global announces the Middle East/Africa hotel results for August 2011
- » STR Global: Middle East/Africa hotel results for July 2011
- » STR Global publishes annual profitability results
- » STR Global: Middle East/Africa hotel results for May 2011
- » STR Global: Middle East/Africa hotel results for April 2011
- » STR Global reports Middle East/Africa hotel results for March 2011
- » STR Global reports Middle East/Africa hotel pipeline for March 2011
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- » Emirates on new aircraft, new routes and the ash crisis
- » Prepaid cards add to rewards and loyalty programmes
- » World sports stars walk Abu Dhabi red carpet
- » Dubai Cruise Terminal opens with Costa Cruise naming ceremony
- » Ferrari World, Abu Dhabi, to be a roller coaster attraction
- » Gary Player tees off on Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi
- » TravelWise pt 1 - Royal Caribbean, Qatar bio-fuels and travel news
- » Abu Dhabi Golf Championship - tourism benefits and off course activities
- » Abu Dhabi Golf Championship - out on the course
- » Burj Dubai set for inauguration
- » World's tallest hotel now open in Dubai
- » Lebanese Tourism sees big growth
- » Centro a business focused hotel brand launched by Rotana
- » InterContinental Residence Suites, Dubai Festival City
- » Etihad CEO talks about the shifting aviation landscape
Analysis
Oman seeks to tap its tourism potential
Oman is spending billions to boost tourism as part of a strategy to diversify its economy. But while the Sultanate is keen to attract more visitors, it is also determined to protect its culture and traditions.- » Middle East hotel sector recovery 'to take time'
- » Dubai hotels brace for a challenging summer
- » Emirates cuts back on A380 service
- » Movenpick plans 19 new MidEast hotels
- » UAE tourism must battle 'perfect storm'
- » Saudi Arabia ups emphasis on tourism sector
- » Budget hotels see opportunity in Dubai market
- » Middle East carriers drop fares to lure passengers
- » Dubai tourism faces challenges in 2009
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- » Jumeirah Group names new brand - Venu Hotels
- » Armani Hotel, Dubai ready to open in Burj Khalifa
- » Movenpick to add 1800 hotel rooms in Dubai
- » Arabian Adventures pt 1 - MICE tourism suffers decline in UAE
- » Mandarin Oriental pt 2 - Emirates to boost Prague
- » Mandarin Oriental pt 1 - GCC debut in Abu Dhabi
- » Travel News - UAE carriers off to Japan, Flydubai expand
- » The Meydan pt 1 - Luxury at the Heart of Horse Racing
- » Trust International seeks hotel reservations in the Middle East
- » Dubai Cruise Terminal opens to supply demand
- » Costa Cruises display confidence in Dubai
- » Guggenheim Abu Dhabi designer Frank Gehry's second Saadiyat project
- » Emirates Hotels & Resorts in optimistic mood
- » Emirates Al Maha Resort and the focus on conservation
- » Abu Dhabi Golf Championship and Kaymer wins again
