42 Feature EXHIBITOR VOX POPS
What the exhibitors say...
As Arabian Travel Market 2017 opens its doors, a selection of exhibitors share their goals and ambitions for this year’s show
HAMAD ABDULLA AL-MULLA Chief Executive Officer
KATARA HOSPITALITY Arabian Travel Market has set itself apart as one of the tourism industry’s most renowned events and is a key platform for Katara Hospitality to display its diverse property portfolio of iconic hospitality gems located in key global travel markets. It is also a chance to demonstrate our ongoing quest for excellence within the travel and tourism sector. We consider it an absolute honour to be among lead- ing hospitality players, both from the region and worldwide, that are showcasing their product offering at this esteemed travel trade event. Visit stand: HC0850
MAG. MAJA PAK Director
SLOVENIAN TOURIST BOARD We welcome all Middle Eastern visi- tors to the world’s first country to be declared a green destination. Situ- ated in the heart of Europe, Slove- nia is a boutique country between the Alps, Mediterranean Sea and mysterious Karst mountains – with more than 11,000 karst caves and the lush Pannonian Plain. Our capi- tal Ljubljana was also awarded the European Green Capital 2016 title. We would like to say to guests from this region: ‘Welcome to Slovenia, the only country with the word ‘love’ in its name’. Visit stand: EU7230
ANTON BAWAB Regional President
VICEROY HOTEL GROUP We are delighted to be at Arabian Travel Market this year, as we mark the opening of our first luxury hotel in Dubai. The Viceroy Palm Jumei- rah Dubai, which has 477 rooms and suites, welcomed its first guests not too long ago. At this year’s ATM, we are thrilled to offer the chance to tour our property on Palm Jumei- rah and to talk to visitors about opportunities in our other proper- ties across the portfolio. We will also be discussing exciting new destina- tions that have been added to our ever-expanding portfolio. Visit stand: HC0265
DR FAHAD AL JARBOA VP Marketing and Product Management
SAUDIA As regular participants at ATM, we recognise the importance of connecting with the regional and global travel trade markets. We are looking forward to this year’s show, as an opportunity to highlight our achievements, from our all new top-of-the-line fleet of wide-body aircraft, that come fully equipped with a high range of services and products, to our expanded global reach of new destinations. All of this while proudly representing our country in our role as Saudi Arabia’s national carrier. Visit stand ME4310
MOHAMMED AL ZAABI Chief Executive Officer
MIRAL We are excited to be at Arabian Travel Market this year and are sure it will be a highly successful one for Yas Island. This year we have unveiled three new immersive attrac- tions: SeaWorld Abu Dhabi, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi and CLYMB. These announcements serve as just one part of our ambitious vision to transform Yas Island into one of the world’s premier leisure and enter- tainment destinations. ATM provides us with a fantastic platform to show- case these innovative additions to our destinations. Visit stand: ME2150
LAURENT A. VOIVENEL Senior Vice President, Operations & Development for Middle East, Africa & India SWISS-BELHOTEL INTERNATIONAL We have an outstanding portfolio of more than 145 hotels, resorts and projects in 23 countries, with nine regional and group offices glob- ally. The Middle East, with more than 3,500 rooms currently under development in key markets, holds special significance for our group. We are truly excited to be at Arabian Travel Market , with a number of stra- tegic announcements lined up, and we are looking forward to sharing news about our existing and upcom- ing projects with all of our business partners and associates. Visit stand: HC0300
ABDULLA BIN SULAYEM Chief Executive Officer
SEVEN TIDES INTERNATIONAL We expect to be very busy this year at ATM with the opening of DUKES Dubai, the latest hotel launched under Seven Tides Hospitality. With a sister DUKES branded property in London, we have integrated the essence of Great British hospital- ity at DUKES Dubai. Located on Palm Jumeirah, this five-star hotel and hotel apartments lends itself to both corporate and leisure markets. It consists of a ladies-only Liberty Duchess floor and six distinctive dining venues, including the signa- ture Great British Restaurant (GBR). Visit stand: HC0260
MARK WILLIS Area Vice President, Middle East & Turkey
CARLSON REZIDOR HOTEL GROUP 2017 is the year of hotel open- ings for The Rezidor Hotel Group, with 23 hotels opening across the Middle East & Turkey. We are espe- cially pleased to see growth in key markets such as the UAE and Saudi Arabia, and also to increase our brand presence through the iconic and stylish Radisson Blu brand and Park Inn by Radisson, our fresh and energetic mid-market hotel brand. With our anticipated growth in 2017, the Group remains firmly on track to have 100 hotels and 20,000 rooms in operation by 2020. Visit stand: HC0730
HE SAIF SAEED GHOBASH Director General
ABU DHABI TOURISM & CULTURE AUTHORITY (TCA ABU DHABI) ATM is a key platform for us to share our achievements and highlight our future plans. We will demonstrate the emirate’s growing appeal, as well as our success in positioning Abu Dhabi as a distinctive global destination built on unique experiences, cultural heritage and unlimited opportunities for family, leisure and MICE events. Abu Dhabi received a record number of visitors last year, with more than 4.4 million hotel guests in the emir- ate, and we have ambitious plans to increase these numbers. Visit stand: ME2115 / ME2250
MOHAMED AWADALLA Chief Executive Officer
TIME HOTELS ATM provides us with an excellent opportunity to network with our trade partners and valued stake- holders. This year, we are highlight- ing our pipeline of property launches which will see TIME add a further 654 rooms, apartments, villas and residences in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Fujairah, Ajman and Dubai. During the show we will also highlight our growing roster of corporate social responsibility initiatives, and sustain- ability strategies. Our overall aim is to add value to people’s lives, their communities and the environment. Visit stand: HC1220
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