Destinations, the Focus of Arab Summit
DUBAI, UAE, February 27, 2006. New destinations, such as Abu Dhabi and revitalised ones, such as Egypt will be discussed at the second Arabian Hotel Investment Conference on April 29 at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai and property tycoon Donald Trump will also be participating.
The president of Tanzania will take part in a panel discussion, alongside Jakaya Kikwete, Mubarak Al Muhairi, director general of Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority He will be putting his case for the rapidly-developing tourism industry in Abu Dhabi, while those with invested interest in Port Ghalib, will discuss Egypt's potential.
This year's Arabian Hotel Investment Conference will run under the theme "Oasis or Mirage," as delegates and industry experts reflect and debate on the huge investment and project initiatives on the Arabian peninsula, as well as their authenticity and sustainability.
"The conference focus has always been geared towards investment, and to fast-track opportunities available in this forum," says conference organiser Jonathan Worsley. "We will debate issues as diverse as economic and industry trends, investment opportunities, finance issues, construction and design, sustainable development, condos and management contracts."
In 2005 the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference, held as a precursor to the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai, was sold out with 525 delegates from the Middle East and around the world, and underlined the strong growth rate in the regional hotel sector.
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