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Thursday, December 3 - 2009
Jonathan Worsley, co-organiser of the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC).

UNWTO and WTTC predict a stagnant market

In the wake of predictions of stagnant growth in global tourism by the World Tourism Organisation... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Monday, January 19 - 2009 at 11:41
Jonathan Worsley co-organiser of Arabian Hotel Investment Conference.

Middle East among the world's strongest hotel development markets

The fourth Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC) ended on a positive note with speakers and... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Thursday, May 08 - 2008 at 11:20
Pictured receiving the AHIC Best New Hotel Development Award 2008 for the Raffles Dubai project is Abdullah Ibrahim bin Hussain, director for the project's developer, MKM Commercial Holdings. Clive Hillier, CEO, Vision Hospitality Asset Management presented the award to the 248-room hotel.

Arabian Hotel Investment Conference presents industry awards to ground-breaking leaders

AHIC 2008 conference showcased the excellence and innovation in the hospitality sector with two... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Thursday, May 08 - 2008 at 08:20
AHIC special guest speaker His Royal Highness, Prince Sultan bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Chairman of the Board and Secretary General of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) outlines strategic tourism plans.

Saudi tourism moves forward with new governing authority; Chairman of the Board speaks at AHIC

Speaking on the final day of the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference, special guest speaker His... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Monday, May 05 - 2008 at 16:55
Executive chairman of the Jumeirah Group, Gerald Lawless, stressed the need to find innovative solutions to address future staffing issues in hospitality industry. He was a key speaker addressing the fourth Arab Hotel Investment Conference, taking place at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai.

Staffing issues on centre stage at Arabian Hotel Investment Conference

Innovative solutions to address future staffing issues were one of the key topics addressed at... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Monday, May 05 - 2008 at 16:10
Gerhard Hardick, Chief Operating Officer of Roya International, a hospitality consultant said he personally thought the bubble would not implode but explode, resulting in a much larger industry. He is on a panel of Arabian Hospitality Investment Conference 2008 will end tomorrow at Madinat Jumeirah.

Experts claim Dubai hospitality 'bubble' has a long life yet

Speaking at the Arab Hotel Investment Conference industry experts underlined the strength of the... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Sunday, May 04 - 2008 at 17:01
Paul Griffiths, chief executive officer, Dubai Airports stressed the need to increase airspace capacity across the Gulf region to complement the growth in hotels and tourism infrastructure at AHIC 2008 (May 4 2008).

Dubai airport chief rates airspace as biggest challenge facing aviation growth

At a special session during the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference, Dubai Airports' chief... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Sunday, May 04 - 2008 at 11:46
Surjit Bhalla, chairman of Oxus Investments.

Global economy safe, says Indian economist

Top economic guru and chairman of Oxus Investments, Surjit Bhalla, delivered the opening keynote... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Sunday, May 04 - 2008 at 07:51
Jonathan Worsley, co-organiser of the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC).

Fourth Arabian Hotel Investment Conference 2008 opens today

The fourth Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC) opens today under the patronage of His... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Saturday, May 03 - 2008 at 17:00
Mohamed Alabbar, Chairman, Emaar Properties.

Shaikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum to present Mohamed Alabbar with Leadership Award

His Highness, Shaikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum,President, Dubai's Department of Civil Aviation... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Thursday, May 01 - 2008 at 08:50
Imad Elias, Rotana's Executive Vice President & COO.

Tourism industry demand over 1.5 million travel and tourism professionals by 2020

As regional tourism & hospitality projects reach completion, employment levels in the sector are... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, April 29 - 2008 at 16:13
Abdulla Almulla, Almulla Hospitality's Chairman.

Islamic travel demand represents 10% of the global travel market, and growing

Sector tipped by Lonely Planet as upcoming travel trend for 2008 onwards. Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Monday, April 28 - 2008 at 16:58
Jonathan Worsley, co-organiser of the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC).

Raise the bar on architectural best-practice, industry urges

A balance of wills between investors, developers, hoteliers and designers must be struck if the... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Sunday, April 27 - 2008 at 16:19
Gerald Lawless, Executive Chairman of Jumeirah Group.

Dubai heads global room rate statistics

The disciplined manner in which many of Dubai's hospitality real estate projects have reached... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, April 23 - 2008 at 08:55
His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice - President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

Green strategies take centre stage at AHIC as hotel operators embrace sustainable development

A debate regarding 'green' building standards is due to take centre stage at the 2008 Arabian... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Thursday, April 17 - 2008 at 15:19