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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
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