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Hospitality Development in the Region. By Mohamed S Al Geziry. The Region. Kuwait Qatar Saudi Arabia Bahrain UAE Oman. Unprecedented Growth in Hospitality Development. But !. Is it a Bubble ?. Is it Sustainable ?. A challenge to determine in 15 Minutes !. The Dubai
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Hospitality Development in the Region By Mohamed S Al Geziry
The Region Kuwait Qatar Saudi Arabia Bahrain UAE Oman
Unprecedented Growth in Hospitality Development
Is it a Bubble?
Is it Sustainable?
A challenge to determine in 15 Minutes!
The Dubai Experience
In 1989 Dubai Established the Dubai Commerce & Tourism Promotion Board, a successful alliance between the Government and the Private Sector In 1997 The Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing was established a full fledge Government Department and was charge with the Marketing, Promotion and regulation of the Trade.
نمو عددالزوار Visitor Numbers – 2004
عدد الفنادق Hotel & Hotel Apartment
Hospitality - Revenues العائدالفندقي
Dubai International Airport - 2004 Passengers: 21.7 million 20.2% Cargo: 1,169,285 tons 21.5% Aircraft Movement: 195,820 12.3%
Tourism Contribution to GDP • Direct 17% • Overall 29%
To Make this success story Sustainable: • Clear Vision & Direction • Excellent Planning • Infrastructure including Hospitality Development, Air Access • Extensive Marketing
المساهمة في الناتج القومي • Clear Investment Policies • Encouraged FDI • Uncomplicated and E- enabled Management of the Tourism Sector • Government / Private Sector Relationship
تطورات البنية التحتية The Following slides will show some of the new projects in Dubai
Residential and Shopping النخيل
Burj Dubai The Tallest Tower in the World
MASTER PLAN • Terminal Facilities by 2006 - 2008 • Airfield Facilities by 2002 – 2006 • Cargo Facilities by 2004 - 2006 • Complete Expansion by 2008
Vital role in promoting tourism • Flies to 54 countries and lands in 77 destinations • Award winning Airline – more than 200 international awards
Is it a Bubble?
B Brilliant, Best, Breathtaking, U Unique, Unforgettable, Unmatchable B Beautiful, Blows your mind away B Biggest, Beyond imagination L Luxurious, Lively, Lucrative E Excellent, Elegant, Exceptional