09:25am Within Dubai, market will continue to grow, with 12 million visitors this year, says Hewett. Strong demand will mean opportunities to further drive rate. He adds that F&B will be a key aspect, with an increasingly competitive market. Lots of challenges for hoteliers in terms of concepts, outsourcing etc.
09:15am Chris Hewett, Senior Consultant, TRI Hospitality Consulting now setting the scene with a hotel market overview and an outlook. He says we should expect demand from Saudi Arabia to grow in Abu Dhabi, as the emirate develops its leisure segment.
09:10am One of the highlights of today's programme is expected to be a Q&A session with Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) director general His Excellency Helal Almarri
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09:00am The conference hall is rapidly filling up as Hotelier Middle East editor Louise Oakley takes to the stage to welcome delegates
08:15am While there is plenty of food for thought on offer with today's programme, another big talking point is likely to be this year's Hotelier Middle East Power 50 , which we unveiled yesterday. Find out who made the list - and who topped it - HERE.
08:00am The Hotelier Middle East team is gathered at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel for what promises to be a busy day. Delegates are already starting to arrive at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel and in an hour's time we'll be taking
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