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MAR/APR 2013 NEWS


10 Abu Dhabi Convention Bureau announced New bureau to spearhead capital’s meeting ambitions


11 Cairo tourism shows signs of recovery 12 UAE capital prepares for WTTC Global Summit


18 Anantara to unveil Palm Jumeirah Resort 23 St. Regis lures large-scale conferences to Saadiyat


26 Marriott earmarks Saudi as “top priority” 29 Calendar of events 30 GIBTM sold out as confidence in meetings sector surges Event promises outstanding networking and knowledge sharing opportunities


32 STTIM courts investors Annual Saudi Travel Tourism Investment Market highlights opportunities in Saudi Arabia’s growing tourism sector


34 Arabian Travel Market takes off 2013 event puts spotlight on the skies as Emirates and Qantas chiefs speak


36 International news 38 IMEX continues to drive business New networking and education events announced


40 IT&CM China aims for association business New focus intended towards tailored networking


FEATURES


42 Rules of engagement Motivational and celebrity speakers can garner extravagant fees, but does the investment pay in results?


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48 Venue profile The Ritz-Carlton’s largest ever property wows with materials, attention to detail and views


50 Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort shows its pedal power Case study of the property’s recent role as host partner of the Tour of Oman


54 On the fast track A look at the Middle East’s motorsports venues


62 Welcome to the club Exclusivity, luxury and bespoke service go hand-in-hand with hospitality in the Middle East


68 My pitch Jumeirah at Etihad Towers extols the virtues of its large meeting space, artistic décor and breathtaking views


COMMENT


70 The real meaning of value Edgar Hirt, President of AIPC discusses the value proposition


72 The show must go on Cathy Mead takes a view on the region’s entertainment industry and determines that it has come of age


DESTINATION REPORTS


74 The rise of the kingdom Saudi Arabia aims to climb the ranks of the best destinations for meetings and events


84 Driving greatness forwards Kuala Lumpur embarks on a programme of improvement and rejuvenation that promises great things for the Malaysian capital’s meetings industry


MEET…


96 Spyros Spyrou Vice President and Managing Director, ASG Public Ltd; President of Cyprus Incentives & Meetings Association


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