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WPP Group's Chairman, Ambassador Philip Lader.

WPP Group's Chairman, Ambassador Philip Lader to give views on Middle East as a global player

The former United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Philip Lader, is set to give his views... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Monday, April 14 - 2008 at 15:35
Long-distance swimmer, Lewis Gordon Pugh, also known as 'Aqua Al Gore', is set to reel in travel and tourism experts at the upcoming Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC) from 3-5 May 2008.

Hotel Investment Conference teams up with NativeEnergy to fight global warming; 'Aqua Al Gore' to deliver keynote address

Delegates attending the upcoming Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC) 2008 are being... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Thursday, April 03 - 2008 at 15:54
Sarmad Zok, CEO, Kingdom Hotel Investments.

Hotel investment sector is soaring but still room for growth, say experts

The region's tourism growth potential is far from realised, according to Jonathan Worsley,... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Monday, March 17 - 2008 at 14:18
Her Excellency, Shaikha Lubna Al Qasimi, UAE Minister of Economy, is set to attend the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (in May). She will share key insights into the region's burgeoning tourism and hospitality sector and its continuing ability to act as a catalyst to economic growth.

HE Shaikha Lubna scheduled for live interview with CNN's John Defterios at AHIC 2008

Her Excellency, Shaikha Lubna Al Qasimi, UAE Minister of Economy, has confirmed her attendance in... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Thursday, February 14 - 2008 at 13:11
His Highness Shaikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President, Dubai's Department of Civil Aviation and Chairman & CEO, Emirates Group.

His Highness, Shaikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum to patron hotel investment forum for fourth year running

His Highness Shaikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President, Dubai's Department of Civil Aviation... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Saturday, January 12 - 2008 at 12:27
Jonathan Worsley, organiser of Arabian Hotels Investment Conference.

Hotel room rates in India rise 40% but market to be handled with care, say experts

Demand for upscale hotel rooms in India is on the rise, and so are prices, according to Jonathan... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Thursday, January 03 - 2008 at 08:08
Jonathan Worsley, organiser of Arabian Hotels Investment Conference.

Key session on Indian hotel development to be inaugurated at 2008 hotel investment conference

Demand for upscale hotel rooms in India is on the rise, and so are prices, according to Jonathan... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, January 02 - 2008 at 12:07
Jonathan Worsley, organiser of Arabian Hotels Investment Conference says 2008 will see 1000+ delegates.

Arabian Hotel Investment Conference geared for growth in 2008

The fourth Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC) is set to beat all previous attendance... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Thursday, October 11 - 2007 at 15:40
The Leaders' Panel at the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (l-r):  HH Shaikh Sultan bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, chairman, Abu Dhabi Tourist Authority; HRH Prince Sultan bin Salman Al Saud, secretary general, Supreme Commission for Tourism, Saudi Arabia, and HH Shaikh Faisal bin Saqr Al Qasimi, chairman, RAK Free Zone.

Regional leaders unveil tourism vision at Arabian Hotel Investment Conference

A prestigious panel of dignitaries speaking at the final plenary session of the Arabian Hotel... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, May 01 - 2007 at 08:46
AHIC co-organisers Eddie O'Sullivan and Jonathan Worsley join Radisson SAS Media City Dubai hotel owner, Ahmed Siddique, in celebrating winning the best new hotel development award at the conference.  Joining in the party are chairman of management company Rezidor, Kurt Ritter, and presenter of the award, Arthur de Haast, global chief executive officer, Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels.

Dubai and Doha projects scoop hospitality awards at industry conference

The closing ceremony at the 3rd Arabian Hotel Investment Conference celebrated successful... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, May 01 - 2007 at 08:37
Arthur de Haast, global chief executive officer of Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels.

Industry experts predict blue skies ahead for regional and global hospitality sector

More than 1,000 delegates and speakers gathered at Madinat Jumeirah Convention Centre in Dubai at... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Monday, April 30 - 2007 at 17:01
Executive chairman of Jumeirah group, Gerald Lawless.

Hotel conference addresses challenges of sustaining growth in vital hospitality sector

While both regional hotel heads and international operators concurred on the sustainability of... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Monday, April 30 - 2007 at 14:00
Emirates' vice chairman and group president, Maurice Flanagan, celebrates the presentation of his 2007 AHIC Lifetime Achievement Award with airline chairman, HH Shaikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum.

Dubai 'legend' lauded by captains of hospitality sector at Arabian Hotel Investment Conference

Maurice Flanagan, vice chairman and group president of Emirates, the international airline of the... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Monday, April 30 - 2007 at 08:27
Jonathan Worsley, organiser of the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference, David Clifton, Managing Director, EMEA and Asia, Interval International and Peter Yesawich, Chairman and CEO of US-based Yesawich, Pepperdine Brown & Russell.

Global Aspirations is AHIC 2007 theme, but does today's consumer want cookie-cutter hospitality services, ask pundits

The upcoming Arabian Hotel Investment Conference is lauding Global Aspirations as its 2007 theme,... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, April 25 - 2007 at 16:24
His Highness Shaikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation and Chairman of Emirates Airline, is set to be patron for the third year running of the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC), in Dubai April 28-30 2007.

Region's royals join hotel investment conference

The organisers of the third Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC) have confirmed recent... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Monday, April 23 - 2007 at 14:25