Arabian Hotel Investment Conference 2011
The Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC) is the region’s leading forum that brings together the key decision makers from the hotel investment industry.
Through these tough times the hotel investment industry has seen a steady decline of the less reputable developer, but what has been left are more substantial organisations with a stronger commitment to the on-going expansion in the MENA regions. View full AHIC programme
News
Analysis
Rewarding commitment to quality
On 21 May 2012, Abu Dhabi will host MEED’s Quality Awards for Projects 2012, recognising best practice in project delivery in a variety of sectors. Entry for the awards is now open
GCC tourism
Six individuals heading key government departments in the Gulf
Supplement
Supplement: The MEED Projects Top 100
With a combined value of almost $1.3 trillion, the GCC’s 100 biggest projects are reshaping the region’s economy for future generations
Abu Dhabi tourism: The emirate's vision for a world-class industry
For anybody supplying goods and services to the tourism sector, Abu Dhabi is a rare opportunity in an otherwise depressed global industry.
Company Profiles
Ominvest
The investment firm’s decision to diversify into tourism marks a change in strategy
MA Al-Kharafi & Sons
The Kuwaiti family firm is now seeking to balance its core business of construction with tourism.
Al-Hokair Group
The family-owned conglomerate is expanding its food and restaurant activities.
Kingdom Hotel Investments
Following a series of major acquisitions, Kingdom Hotel Investments (KHI), a subsidiary of Prince Alwaleed bin Talal al-Saud’s Kingdom Holding Company, plans to focus on developing its assets
Commentary
Hoteliers still see potential in Dubai
The stable emirate has bucked the regional trend and continues to attract tourists in high numbers
Instability is no good for political change in North Africa
While highlighting a lack of reform, sustained unrest does more harm than good for the economy
Dubai has a lot to offer hoteliers
The emirate’s tourism sector is beginning to pick up as occupancy levels at hotels increase in 2011
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Special Reports
Special Report: Tourism - Outlook for travel industry much brighter in 2010
Lowering room rates is generally considered by hoteliers as an option of last resort to draw in customers. The industry prefers to use other incentives such as free breakfasts or two nights for one offers.
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