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INTERVIEW Ajman launches key projects at ATM 2016

01 May 2016

One of the UAE’s seven emirates, Ajman’s culture is steeped in exceptional hospitality. There have been a lot of exciting events since the launch of Ajman’s Tourism Development Department’s new destination brand. It has been busy promoting the emirate in terms of touristic and sporting activities.

On the first day of ATM 2016 it unveiled a major milestone in its history marking the Emirates as a tourism, leisure and business destination. Aviamost spoke to General Manager of Ajman... Read More

Barjeel Art Foundation presents a major exhibition of Modern Arab Art at the Sharjah Art Museum

01 May 2016

The Short Century is ongoing until 24 December 2016

Barjeel Art Foundation presents a comprehensive survey exhibition of modern Arab art at the Sharjah Art Museum. Entitled The Short Century, the exhibition was inaugurated by H.H. Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Bin Khalifa Al Nahyan and H.H. Sheikha Hoor Bint Sultan Al Qasimi, on 23 April 2016, and will be comprised of works from the Barjeel collection by modern Arab artists from throughout the 20th Century.

The exhibition presents a... Read More

INTERVIEW Chinese market among top 3 to Yas Island in 2015!

28 Apr 2016

An emerging tourism and entertainment destination located within a 30 minute drive of the UAE capital, Yas Island drew 25 million tourists in 2015 and is highly popular among Chinese tourists. It is home to the state-of-the-art Yas Marina Circuit, the Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld boasting some of the world’s most unique attractions and rides and Yas Mall. Aviamost spoke to the CEO of Miral Asset Management Mohammed Abdulla Al Zaabi to know more about its plans for the year

Flydubai is Best Stand for Doing Business at ATM 2016!

28 Apr 2016

Among five exhibitors to come out on top in Best Stand Awards

Popular awards programme recognises exhibitor creativity and investment in five independent categories; judging panel of top industry and design professionals select the most eye-catching and innovative stands; winners are now being put to the public vote for the People’s Choice Award

The hotly anticipated winners of the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2016 Best Stand Awards were announced at a photo-call on the show... Read More

The Great Mid-Market Hotel Debate set to rage on through 2020 as PwC flags the region’s need to fast track sector development in this segment

28 Apr 2016

51% of all Dubai hotels in mid-market segment versus 89% in New York; PwC research released at ATM 2016 touts construction figure of US$80k per room as incentive for developers looking for solid returns in high demand segment

The influence of Millennials and their preference for quality over luxury, as well as the rise of a new breed of trendy and tech-friendly mid-market hotel brands, was the focus of a dedicated PwC-hosted panel session today (Wednesday, 27 April 2016), with a line-... Read More

Starwoods Hotels & Resorts Targets 100 Hotels in Middle East by 2020

28 Apr 2016

From the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC) in Dubai, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announced that it is on track to grow its portfolio in the Middle East to 100 hotels by 2020. This follows five new deal signings that will add over 1,200 rooms in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar. Starwood will also open five hotels in 2016 across the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.

“The Middle East continues to be one of Starwood’s fastest... Read More

EXCLUSIVE: Issam Kazim speaks to Aviamost

27 Apr 2016

Host of new mid-market hotels – encouraged by Dubai Tourism-led incentives are expanding options for visitors; Chinese market grosses 30% in 2015

In an exclusive interview with Aviamost the CEO of DTCM, Issam Kazim revealed successful incentives boosting the 3 and 4 star hotel segment. Says Dubai on track to reach ambitious target of 20 million tourists by 2020 as 2015 witnessed 7 ½% growth reaching 14.2 million tourists to Dubai with Chinese market seeing unprecedented growth of 30... Read More

INTERVIEW Rotana’s ambitious expansion plans

27 Apr 2016

One of the leading hotel management companies within the region, Rotana's aggressive expansion plans are seeing the company grow from 2 properties in 1993 to a total of 100 by 2020, with several further properties planned for opening and new projects in the pipeline. Aviamost’s Managing Director Fady Boustany met with CEO Omer Kaddouri, President and Chief Executive of Rotana Hotels at ATM 2016 to know more about its plans for the future

How was the 2015 for Rotana? We know that... Read More

GM of Madinat Jumeirah Margaret Paul talks to Aviamost. Reservations are open for Madinat’s newest hotel now!

27 Apr 2016

Madinat Jumeirah’s newest hotel Jumeirah Al Naseem, Arabic for ‘sea breeze’ is one of Dubai’s most anticipated launches in 2016. Marking the completion of one of the world’s leading luxury resorts, the construction of the 430-room ‘resort within a resort’ is well underway, with reservations opened from 29 March 2016 for stays after 1 October 2016. The Aviamost team headed by Editor in Chief Rita Boustany met and spoke to the General Manager of Madinat Jumeirah Margaret Paul during ATM 2016... Read More

Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (TDA) announces strategic partnership with Ctrip, China’s largest online travel agency

27 Apr 2016

Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (TDA) and Ctrip Destination Marketing have this week announced a strategic cooperative marketing agreement aimed at promoting the Emirate as a new destination for Chinese tourists.

The agreement was signed at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) and will run initially from 1st May 2016 until 30th April 2017. The co-marketing partnership will generate significant awareness about Ras Al Khaimah in China and is aimed at increasing Chinese outbound... Read More