38 Feature EXHIBITOR VOX POPS
What the exhibitors say...
A selection of regional and international exhibitors share their goals and ambitions during this year’s show
LIM BOON KWEE Chief Operating Officer
DUSIT INTERNATIONAL As part of Dusit International’s strat- egy for sustainable and profitable growth, global expansion is high on our agenda, especially in the Middle East where we currently operate six hotels and have seven upcom- ing projects across Qatar, Oman, Turkey, the UAE and Saudi Arabia. At ATM, we are introducing these prop- erties and explaining more about our distinctive brands, showcasing our existing, award-winning hotels, and seeking more opportunities to introduce our gracious hospitality, inspired by authentic Thai values. Visit stand: HC1030
PIETER CALLEBAUT Account Manager, Leisure
VISIT BRUSSELS At this Arabian Travel Market, we have been excited to launch exclu- sive family and luxury-segment promotional packages, tailored to the Middle East, and highlight- ing Brussels’ culinary delights and family attractions. Our ‘Brusselicious’ offering includes a number of unique experiences including a six-course gastronomic dinner aboard a gour- met tram and private guided tours of an art nouveau house. We look forward to partnering with industry professionals and warmly welcoming guests from the Middle East. Visit stand: EU6416
AHMAD ALI AL ABDULLA ALANSAARI Chairman
CENTRAL HOTELSMANAGEMENT We are very pleased to have the opportunity to take part in Arabian Travel Market this year, which is well respected as the region’s lead- ing travel fair. The event offers a fabulous platform to showcase our existing and upcoming hotels to both trade professionals as well as investors and developers. It also presents a unique opportunity to see the extensive developments taking shape worldwide in terms of hotels and related industries such as airlines, marketing and technology that are transforming our business. Visit stand: HC1212
KAMAL FAKHOURY CEO
CRISTAL GROUP ATM is the Middle East’s premium travel and tourism show, and offers us the perfect platform not only to promote our existing properties, but also to launch our upcoming projects. The GCC and the Levant region as a whole remain the main focus of our expansion strategy this year, and it is where we have some fantastic hotels in develop- ment that will are launching during this year’s show. In addition, we have also shared some strategic new announcements with the local and international travel trade. Visit stand: ME2115, ME2250
JAMES REEVES General Manager
DESERT PALM PER AQUUM As the largest B2B travel exhibition in the Middle East, Arabian Travel Market represents an ideal platform to connect and network with high- value customers, meet key decision makers as well as interact with top players in the travel and tourism industry. Desert Palm PER AQUUM remains synonymous with luxury, refined elegance and world-class experiences and Arabian Travel Market provides us with a unique opportunity to position and promote our hotel among key local and inter- national travel trade providers. Visit stand: HC0665
ANDREA CORSINI Councillor
EMILIA ROMAGNA REGION TOURIST BOARD The Emilia Romagna region is home to some of Italy’s most famous land- scapes, cuisine, cultural events and fashion brands, plus automo- bile makers of distinction includ- ing Ferrari and Lamborghini. More than 14 partners have joined our ATM stand, ready to work with travel professionals to offer clients luxury lifestyle holidays like no other. With direct flights from the Middle East to Bologna, we are keen to strengthen our profile, business ties and visitor numbers from the region. Visit stand: EU7330, EU7338
THUY TRANTHI RIEDER Group Vice President – Sales & Marketing
ROSEWOOD HOTEL GROUP With our foothold in the Middle East well-established thanks to Rosewood Abu Dhabi and Rose- wood Jeddah, interest in Rose- wood Hotels & Resorts continues to expand in this growing market. Arabian Travel Market is always an unrivalled networking opportunity and we have been sharing our latest news including the reopening of the legendary Hôtel de Crillon, A Rose- wood Hotel, in Paris. We will also open ultra-luxury Rosewood prop- erties in Puebla, Phuket, Phnom Penh and Sanya this year. Visit stand: HC1025
ED FULLER CEO & Chairman
ORANGE COUNTY VISITORS ASSOCIATION As the first US tourism association to have a permanent promotional office in the Middle East, we are as eager as ever to welcome more and more visi- tors from the region to experience and share the relaxed luxury lifestyle, weather and attractions that only ‘the OC’ in California has to offer. We are also very excited to launch our Middle East exclusive ‘OClassic’ packages that include free passes to car fairs and discounts worth over $2,000 at top shopping destinations, as well as luxury accommodation. Visit stand: AM6220
ERKAN YILDIRIM Senior Vice President of Operations
RIXOS HOTELS Rixos Hotels’ participation in this year’s Arabian Travel Market follows our objective to further expand our portfolio in the UAE and GCC. Following the tremendous success and accolades received by Rixos the Palm Dubai and Rixos Bab Al Bahr, we will be launching a new flag- ship hotel, Rixos Premium Dubai, the city’s premier urban lifestyle resort, in May. We are continuously evolving in order to create innovative and guest-centric services, in turn becoming one of the world’s premier leisure and business destinations. Visit stand: ME3110, ME3510
RAED KAJOOR AL NUAIMI Chief Executive Officer
DXB ENTERTAINMENTS PJSC During Arabian Travel Market this year we have been celebrating the successful operation of the Middle East’s largest integrated theme park destination. ATM is a powerful plat- form that has allowed us to engage with the top tourism, entertainment and hospitality professionals who are on the same mission as us; to promote our destination to the world and introduce the amazing experi- ences we have to offer at Motiongate Dubai, Bollywood Parks Dubai, Lego- land Dubai, Legoland Waterpark, Lapita Hotel and Riverland Dubai. Visit stand: ME3440
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