Egypt Has a Tremendous Potential for MICE Tourism
“There is tremendous potential for MICE in Egypt,” says Richard S. Zeolla, general manager of Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino.
Top Hotels in Cairo
The following list of Cairo’s top hotels have been chosen based on their value, location and style. The list of the top hotels in Cairo is topped by Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino in Zamalek.
One of the Best Hotels for Conferences and Events in Kuala Lumpur
Ian Barrow, general manager of DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Kuala Lumpur talks conferences and events.
Malaysia becoming leading business tourism destination
Ian Barrow, general manager of DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Kuala Lumpur talks about Malaysia being a leading business tourism destination.
Malaysia’s Tourism Growing at 10% Says a Leading Business Hotel in Kuala Lumpur – DoubleTree by Hilton
Malaysia is a very important hub in Asia Pacific. We do a lot of regional conferences and so we have business coming from Singapore and from the major countries within Asia Pacific. We do get quite a lot of business out of China, Australia, Indonesia and Thailand. There is also a lot of international travel and I think that is where Malaysia has been very successful in putting itself on the map for business meetings, events and MICE tourism.
Cairo Marriott – the leading hotel in Cairo, tradition and elegance on the River Nile
Set amongst 6 acres of beautifully lush gardens in a privileged location on an island on the River Nile, the Cairo Marriott Hotel and Omar Khayyam Casino truly boasts a unique, extraordinary setting. Comprised of two twin towers connected by a stunning garden promenade that flanks the historical Royal Palace Al Gezira, the hotel is a distinctive blend of tradition and elegance with contemporary facilities and amenities.
Egypt’s Minister of Tourism, Hisham Zaazou: “Viva Egypt”
“The latest figures show that the average spending per person, that went down from USD 85 per night to USD 62 until very recently, has slowly climbed back to about USD 80 per person, per night. We are almost back there. Looking forward to 2015, (I am knocking on wood), if we move the way we are moving, we will be back to normal by the end of the year. In 2016, we foresee a higher level of business for Egypt.”
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Tourism in Saudi Arabia: A Growing Niche
The tourism and service industry could be the providential answer to the pressing unemployment issues in the Kingdom. According to the country’s master economic and industrial development plan through the year 2025, the total Saudi labor force in 2009 consisted of 4,885,960 workers. That figure is projected to grow to 11,850,180 by the end of the planning period.
Hotel Industry in Saudi Arabia: 85% Increase in Hotel Rooms in 2 Years
Abdullah Saad Al-Mogren, General Manager of Riyadh Palace Hotel
Saudi Arabia is now starting to encourage and support both the leisure and the business tourism by creating a private sector for tourism, with one big commission for tourism, the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities.
Cultural tourism in Egypt: Egyptian Tourism Authority is focusing on the cultural Egypt
“The destination Egypt is very beautiful. We have it all. We have sun, sea, desert, nightlife – we have everything. I believe that this kind of diversity is what makes our tourism sector very resilient. I also believe that now we are on the right path politically; we have stability. “