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Vol. XI No. 11; November 2015 A DDP PUBLICATION Pages: 24 ddppl.com TravTalkMiddleEast.com R Hotels focus on key feeder markets ....................................................................06 Qatar-Morocco 10 times weekly ..............................................................................08 Tapping niche segments in the UAE ........................................................................17 WTM: Vantage point for trade World Travel Market (WTM), the leading global event in the travel industry, has attracted 250 new exhibitors this year from every travel sector, including airlines, tourist boards, luxury resorts and technology specialists from new emerging markets around the world from small business entrepreneurs to large corporates. It is estimated that there will be deals worth more than £2.5 billion during the show at ExCel London from November 2-5, 2015. S HEHARA R IZLY 2021, under which distinct its mark as a key MICE packages and offers will destination, experiencing he Middle East has 10 be specially designed for a surge in traffic. new major players from families,” says H.E. Khalid TDubai, Kuwait and the Jasim Al Midfa, Chairman, Sharjah will also high- Kingdom of Bahrain added on Sharjah Commerce and light at the WTM major hospi- to the regular list of exhibitors. Tourism Development tality and tourism launches Ajman Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA). this year, including the new Department (ATDD) had a Sheraton Sharjah Beach very fruitful experience during Sharjah’s tourism sector Resort and Spa that features the past two years at the has received a new direction 343 oceanfront rooms, includ- exhibition as they were able this year with the launch of the ing 48 suites. The emirate will to promote Ajman’s tourist H.E Khalid Jasim Al Midfa Faisal Al Nuaimi Wael Soueid Sharjah Tourism Vision 2021, also draw attention to its Chairman, Sharjah Commerce General Manager Area Manager attractions and meet partners and Tourism Development Authority Ajman Tourism Development Department Anantara Hotels Resorts and Spas a strategic roadmap launched Kalba eco-tourism project on that intensified their campaign by the Sharjah Commerce the east coast of Sharjah, in the development of tourism and Tourism Development which added this year a turtle sector of the emirate. Sharjah will We are aiming Attending WTM is Authority (SCTDA) to attract rehabilitation centre and a showcase itself as a that visitors will something we look more than 10 million tourists birds of prey facility. As a result, they have world class tourist discover more forward to as it gives to the emirate by year 2021. seen an increase in the num- One of the major launches “We are aiming that vis- ber of tourists visiting Ajman. destination for the about the projects us the chance to be this year is Al Noor Island in itors and exhibitors will dis- During the second quarter, entire family. Family of ATDD and what in the same room as Sharjah’s Khalid Lagoon. The cover more about the latest the hotel industry showed an tourism is a major we offer in terms some of the best AED 80 million (US$22 mil- projects of ATDD and what increase of 40 per cent on lion) project is set to become we offer in terms of tourist the number of guest nights pillar in the Sharjah of attractions travel and tourism an iconic destination in the attractions in Ajman. We want for the hotel facilities, indicat- Tourism Vision 2021 in Ajman professionals emirate. The island consists them to experience the rich ing that more guests are of a uniquely designed culture and traditions of the finding the emirate a streamlined structure inspired Emirate and learn about its good destination when “Sharjah will showcase destination for the entire is a major pillar in the by the natural environment of humble beginning. We are visiting the UAE. itself as a world class tourist family. In fact, family tourism Sharjah Tourism Vision butterflies. Sharjah also made Contd. on page 3 COVER STORY NOVEMBER 2015 TRAVTALK 3 Rubbing shoulders with the best @WTM Contd. from page 1 paigns and activities in order any such major exhibitions to enhance the number of vis- taking place around the globe, also in search for future itors to Ajman. is no longer only for business tourism partners to be able to generating participation, it is reach the target of 5 million Anantara Hotels mainly for increasing our visitors by 2021,” says Faisal Resorts and Spas in Abu networking with new suppliers Al Nuaimi, General Manager, Dhabi will be taking part in on board and moreover Ajman Tourism Development WTM this year, in conjunction enhancing our relationships Department (ATDD). with the Abu Dhabi Tourism with our old partners Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi). worldwide and lastly for our The real focus of ATDD “Attending this event is some- company existence in the is to present Ajman to other thing we look forward to every market,” says Mohamed cities as the new getaway year as it gives us the chance Mohamed Jassim Naeem Darkazally Guy Hutchison Jassim, Managing Director, Managing Director Vice President Sales and Marketing, COO destination. They have been to be in the same room as Al Rais Travels Middle East and Africa Millennium Rotana Hotel Management Al Rais Travels. eyeing a number of cities out- some of the best travel and hotel group Company side the emirates such as tourism professionals across Exhibiting at any “Millennium group goes other GCC regions, Asian the world. With conferences, WTM maintains a We hope to WTM with a handful of countries such as People’s seminars and a plethora of major exhibitions is very high quality of that our overall headline news that addresses Republic of China and other networking opportunities, this no longer only for visitors. Millennium brand awareness our latest company strategic European countries. Nuaimi is a fantastic platform to dis- business generating initiatives. Whether it is the further adds, “We are working cover the latest industry Group participation is as strong, opening of our 5 Star to attract new markets in sup- research, insight and trends participation, it is grabs this if not stronger Millennium Hotel and conven- port of our goal to receive 1.1 on a global scale,” opines mainly for opportunity to than ever tions centre Kuwait, or the million visitors by the end of Wael Soueid, Area Manager, increasing our new Ballroom and Meetings 2015.” The past two years this Anantara Hotels, Resorts and showcase our at this year’s rooms added to our hotel facil- global trade exhibition allowed Spas. He further added that networking portfolio exhibition ities at Millennium Airport Ajman Tourism to promote the performance for their Dubai; this is in addition their latest campaigns espe- properties in 2015 has so far to our iconic Bab Al Qasr cially in introducing the exceeded their expectations per cent Year-On-Year As Dubai is proclaiming focus to capture the Hotel Abu Dhabi, and the Emirates a tourist destination with strong occupancy levels increase in hotel guests to be a “Capital of Islamic Family market and be part of Grand Millennium Hotel internationally. The partners and interest in all their proper- in the first half of the year, with Economy” and one of the “Dubai’s Vision.” Muscat opening end of they met, provided a lot of sig- ties in Abu Dhabi. Things are a prediction of 3.9 million vis- seven pillars of the Islamic this year. Corporate MICE nificant insights on how to fur- very positive for the industry itors to the capital by the Economy is “Family Tourism,” “We believe in today’s ther strengthen their cam- in Abu Dhabi itself, with a 17 end of the year. Al Rais travels will mainly times, exhibiting at WTM or Contd. on page 5 GUEST COLUMN Mixing business with leisure EDITORIAL A welcoming warmth of hospitality catering to all kinds of travellers has been our trademark in this competitive hospitality field. Unrivalled global rand Millennium Dubai Gcaters to both business reach and leisure travellers with their superior service standards orld Travel Market (WTM) is undoubtedly which ensure that our guests Wthe leading global event for the travel and return. The hotel enjoys an tourism industry for networking and conducting outstanding location in the heart of new Dubai with close business deals. Business worth more than proximity to the city’s beach- £2.5 billion is transacted at WTM annually. It es, shopping malls, touristic facilitates more than 1.1 million on-stand destinations and leisure business meetings, wherein the Middle East attractions making it an ideal venue for holiday seekers. section conducts almost 87,000 meetings. Wellness is one of the strongest growing The 340-room hotel fea- sectors in tourism and the Middle East is tures contemporary interiors within a welcoming and invit- leading the way towards this growth. Also, some ing setting and is regularly of the world’s leading sport tourism destinations met with the warmth of hospi- and professionals will discuss the need for the tality offered by the Grand future of sport tourism destinations. This year Millennium Dubai. We are aware of the competition in WTM leader’s lunch will be opened by David the market and we strive to our outstanding spa facilities your mood every time. Enjoy screens featuring live Gill, former Chief Executive of one of the world’s offer a level of service which will definitely rejuvenate their a spectacular dining experi- sports makes this venue most valuable and well known football clubs motivates our guests to keep senses. They can indulge in ence at Toshi, the hotel’s sig- an ideal lunch or after work Manchester United. coming back and choosing us gathering spot. as their hotel destination Grand Millennium Dubai caters With the growing demand for ‘experiences’ whenever they visit Dubai.

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