Jonathan Worsley, co-organiser of the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference talks to Phil Blizzard about the growth of the event, its loyal supporters and the effect of the downturn in the global economy.
The Ripple effect of hotel investment in the Middle East is the focus of discussion for over 1,200 delegates. Phil Blizzard reports from the fourth Arabian Hotel Investment Conference in Dubai on the "Ever Increasing Circles".
The World Travel & Tourism Council's (WTTC) annual summit attracted more than 1,000 delegates from over 70 countries to the conference in Dubai and the Gala Dinner in the desert. Phil Blizzard reports on the Global Travel & Tourism Summit.
A sluggish MICE (Meetings, Conventions, Incentives and Exhibitions) market in the Gulf is the conclusion of a survey announced at GIBTM (Gulf Incentive, Business Travel & Meetings Exhibition), Abu Dhabi. Phil Blizzard reports on the event aimed at the incentive and business travel market, as well those involved with conventions and meetings.
Watercraft in various forms and sizes were on display at the 16th Dubai International Boat Show, with suppliers tapping into the huge potential of the region as Phil Blizzard reports.
Major concerns including the supply of skilled manpower, current rates of inflation and carbon neutrality were the main issues discussed at the Arabian World Construction Summit in Abu Dhabi as Phil Blizzard reports.
Abu Dhabi's Economic Strategy & Policy Agenda through to the Prospects of Investing in Arab Countries, just two of the topics discussed at the Abu Dhabi Economic Forum as Phil Blizzard reports.
The second largest health exhibition in the world and the world's largest congress come together in Dubai - making up 'Arab Health' as Phil Blizzard reports.
The inaugural World Future Energy Summit attracted international speakers and companies to Abu Dhabi, discussing and displaying technology and practices for a clean, sustainable carbon neutral future.
Malcolm Gladwell, author of two New York Times best sellers - "The Tipping Point" and "Blink", talks about his 'Blink' theory and the adaptation of it into a forthcoming movie.
With the region's aviation industry still a buzz following the big deals announced at the 2007 Dubai Air Show we settle down for a smooth flight on board Boeing's Deamliner, with this report from Phil Blizzard.
The 'Strategy for the Future' of the Arab World was up for discussion at Leaders in Dubai. Speaker of the House - Federal National Council & Chairman of Mashreq Group, Mr Abdul Aziz al Ghurair spoke to us about the imperative need of education in the strategy.
The Shelby Aero supercar is the world's fastest production car with a verfied top speed of 413kph. At a somewhat slower pace Phil Blizzard tries out the driving position during a visit to the Dubai Motor Show.
Top international speakers like Professor Mohammed Yunus and Kofi Annan have attracted delegates from as far afield as Alaska as we discover in this second day round-up of Leaders in Dubai 2007.
'Leaders in Dubai', Business Forum attracted delegates from across the Middle East with Global speakers, including Steve Forbes and Sir Richard Branson, as Phil Blizzard reports.