Saturation will happen in the Middle East hotel market, but things will eventually stabilise, according to Imad Elias, Corporate VP & COO, Rotana Hotels. So where are the key growth markets, and what kind of tourists will be coming here?
Dubai's tourism sector will see a revolution in the kind of hotels and hotel experience offered, according to Russell Sharp, Managing Partner, The Mezze Group. But why is this revolution needed, and what will it bring?
Can't afford a desert island but want a holiday home in the sun? David Clifton, MD, Interval International EMEA reveals the opportunity of timeshare and fractional ownership.
Korea is increasingly attracting business travellers from the Middle East, but what attractions are there for leisure tourists? And how easy is it to get into North Korea?
The new internet domain .travel aims to regulate tourism-related websites, creating a dedicated space for legitimate operators and destinations. But will www.paris.travel end up as the site for Paris France, Paris Texas or Paris Hilton?
Dubai's hospitality sector will face a sharp correction in the medium term, according to hospitality consultant Guy Wilkinson. A huge amount of new properties are set to open but previously steep increases in visitor numbers are starting to level off.
Amine Moukarzel, Senior VP MENA, Golden Tulip Hotels looks at tourism prospects in the region, and whether certain tourism markets are becoming oversaturated.
With outer space becoming the next tourist destination, what kind of experience will it be? Robert "Hoot" Gibson, NASA Space Shuttle Commander considers what kind of entertainment will be on offer at a five-star space resort of the future.
Energy-rich Kazakhstan is undergoing a huge transformation. GDP is growing rapidly, and the country is opening up to business and tourism. AME Info's Lisa Creffield recently visited the commercial capital Almaty.
With so many Gulf airlines having ambitious expansion plans, is there room for everyone or will only the strong survive? Fathi Al Shehab, Senior Manager Commerical Operations, Qatar Airways, gives his view.
Flexible aircraft are key to the corporate jet market, according to Paras Dhamecha, CEO, Elite Jets. Dhamacha says space, fuel economy and range are currently more critical factors than on-board luxury and advanced in flight technology.
What is it really leaving planet Earth for Outer Space? And how do you take a shower on the Mir space station? Nasa Space Shuttle Commander Robert "Hoot" Gibson reveals the secrets of the Final Frontier.
Private jets are more about flexibility and even economy than luxury air travel. Paras Dhamecha, CEO of Elite Jets, looks at why market demand is growing.
Ian Ferguson-Brown, Head of Communications, Etihad discusses golf sponsorship, passenger increases, and why he prefers Abu Dhabi's tourism strategy to Dubai.