Manoj Kanwal, General Manager, Danat Resort Jebel Dhanna

A far away resort

Far west of Abu Dhabi, near the border with Saudi Arabia, is the Danat Resort Jebel Dhanna: part of the emirate's ambitious project to develop tourism. Manoj Kanwal, General Manager of the resort, explains why the remote location was chosen.
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United Arab Emirates: Thursday, February 09 - 2006 at 09:15
Chris Chackall, Group Exhibition Director, Reed Travel Exhibitions

Arab tourism insight

What are the key emerging trends in Arab travel and tourism? And will rival regional tourism projects weaken or strengthen the market? Chris Chackall, Group Exhibition Director, Reed Travel Exhibitions, gives insight into the Middle East travel sector, as well as the new features coming to ATM2006.
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United Arab Emirates: Monday, February 06 - 2006 at 09:18
Siegfried Nierhaus, General Manager, Radisson SAS Dubai Media City

Media City gets a hotel

The first hotel has opened up in Dubai Media City, targeting business visitors to the emirates. The Radisson SAS offers a full range of facilities, from broadband wireless to spa treatment rooms and a rooftop swimming pool. AME Info brings you the first exclusive pictures and an interview with general manager Siegfried Nierhaus.
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United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, January 03 - 2006 at 09:13
Gregor Kursell, International Media Relations, EADS

Jumbo demand for aviation

The Middle East aviation sector has a wide range of demands, from passenger planes to VIP helicopters and military craft. Gregor Kursell, International Media Relations, EADS, says there has been strong interest in the Eurofighter, as well as communications satellite.
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United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, December 14 - 2005 at 09:26
Trung Ngo, VP Marketing & Communications, Bombardier

Bombardier up and away

Bombardier is the segment leader for business jets in the Middle East, with a 51 per cent share. Trung Ngo, VP Marketing & Communications, Bombardier, says the market continues to grow, driven by the need to service a high frequency, small and medium density regional market.
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United Arab Emirates: Sunday, December 11 - 2005 at 09:31
Mike Berry, Managing Director, ExecuJet Middle East

ME jets away

Demand for private and corporate jets continues to grow in the Middle East, with greater corporate profits on high oil prices. Mike Berry, Managing Director, ExecuJet Middle East, says convenience and cost-saving are the main motivators for buying a company jet, but inaccessible regions in the Middle East and unimproved runways are also important reasons.
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United Arab Emirates: Monday, December 05 - 2005 at 09:09
August Henningsen, CEO, Lufthansa Technik

VIP airborne luxury

Imagine flying around the world in the airborne equivalent of a luxury hotel: with suites, offices and even a gym. Exactly that was on display at the Dubai Air Show 2005, with Lufthansa Technik showcasing a model of the new Airbus A380 fitted out as a high-end VIP jet. CEO August Henningsen says the target market is corporates, royal families, and specialist, luxury travel operators.
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United Arab Emirates: Thursday, November 24 - 2005 at 08:40
Richard Branson, Chairman, Virgin Group

Etihad may hurt Emirates

There is a danger of overkill in the Middle East aviation sector, as governments massively invest in new airlines, warns Virgin Atlantic chairman Richard Branson. Branson says the amount of money that Abu Dhabi is pouring into Etihad could damage the situation for Emirates in Dubai.
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United Arab Emirates: Thursday, November 17 - 2005 at 09:05
Ian Ferguson Brown, Marketing Communications Manager, Etihad Airways

Etihad defies oil gloom

Soaring oil prices are hurting airlines worldwide, with most contingency plans now inadequate. If doomsday "peak oil" predictions come true, does it mean an end to affordable air travel? Ian Ferguson Brown, Marketing Communications Manager, Etihad Airways, believes the future is still bright, particularly for newer airlines, and is continuing to add new destinations.
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United Arab Emirates: Monday, September 05 - 2005 at 09:19
Siegfried Nierhaus, General Manager, Radisson SAS, Dubai Media City

Media hotel for Dubai

Dubai Media City's first hotel, the Radisson SAS, opens in late 2005, targeted predominantly at business travellers and professionals. Siegfried Nierhaus, General Manager, Radisson SAS, Dubai Media City explains the hotel's positioning.
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United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, August 10 - 2005 at 09:33
Jose Thachil, Marketing Manager Gulf, Singapore Airlines

Screening in Singapore

Singapore Airlines is partnering with Singapore Medicine to offer healthcare packages to Middle Easterners, but can it compete with existing preferred destinations such as Europe? Jose Thachil, Marketing Manager, Singapore Airlines, looks at Singapore's advantages, as well as how the airline is coping with current sky-high fuel prices.
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United Arab Emirates: Sunday, June 19 - 2005 at 02:59
Sarmad Zok, CEO, Kingdom Hotel Investments

Threats to ME hotel investment

Land ownership problems, a lack of transparency and proper corporate governance, and restrictive agency laws are major obstacles to foreign investment in the Middle East hotel sector, according Sarmad Zok, CEO, Kingdom Hotel Investments. Zok says far-reaching reforms are needed to stimulate FDI in the region.
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United Arab Emirates: Monday, June 06 - 2005 at 10:49

Singapore courts Arab tourists

The Middle East is seen as a key emerging market by the Singapore Tourism Board, with shopping a major recreational activity. Alan Tan, Area Director, STB, says the plan is to attract 17 million visitors to Singapore by 2015.
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United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, May 25 - 2005 at 11:16
Christine Seaton, Operations Manager, Links Golf St Andrews

Golfing in Scotland

Interest in golf is growing in the Gulf, with Scotland a popular overseas destination for golfing holidays. Christine Seaton, Operations Manager, Links Golf St Andrews, says the World Travel Award won by St Andrews' Old Course Hotel is important for raising awareness about Scottish golf.
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United Arab Emirates: Sunday, May 22 - 2005 at 15:39
Alain Van West, Director of International Sales, Eurostar

Eurostar luxury travel

Rail is able to provide the luxury travel demanded by Middle Eastern tourists, according to Alain Van West, Director of International Sales, Eurostar. The World Travel Award-winning rail service is also well equipped for business travellers between Paris and London, with laptop sockets and a relaxing environment.
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United Arab Emirates: Sunday, May 22 - 2005 at 12:24