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PREVIEW 28-30 SEPTEMBER 2014, DUBAI WORLD TRADE CENTRE
Prepare for the next 15 years
HIGHLIGHTS
NEW AT
THE HOTEL SHOW 2014
The Hotel Show 2014 celebrates 15 years at the heart of MENA hospitality with an even bigger exhibition at Dubai World Trade Centre… and the future looks even brighter
P. 26 | THE LEISURE SHOW The show provides a platform for companies to meet with designers, architects, contractors, real estate developers, facility owners, managers and decision makers responsible for the estimated AED 267.9 billion of leisure projects currently under construction within the GCC.
P. 38 DUBAI EYE The Travel Show will be broadcast LIVE from the show each day.
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he Hotel Show celebrates its 15th birthday on September 28th in a city that has set the standard for the region’s hospitality industry over the past decade and a half. The Burj Al Arab opened in 1999, the same year that the show launched, helping to focus the attention of the world on a glittering city that has become a vacation hotspot. Its hotels are destinations in their own right, offering unique vacation experiences. Last year 11 million people visited Dubai, bringing an estimated US$5.7 billion to the emirate and is forecast to top US$10bn by 2024. Dubai’s success is reflected in the growth of The Hotel Show, which is now the key show for the MENA and Asia region, attracting buyers from around the world. “This is the biggest and best show in the region
bringing together the buyers, architects and suppliers for three days,” said Christine Davidson, The Hotel Show’s Exhibition Director. “Alongside the opportunity for key people to meet and discover what is new, the show offers an extensive conference, workshop and seminar programme covering every aspect of our industry, from sustainability to refurbishment, operation to leisure activities.” Leisure is a vital part of the industry, says Davidson. “There are a host of examples in the UAE, like Atlantis on The Palm where alongside a magnificient hotel with 23 restaurants, visitors have access to great leisure activities too, like its waterpark, sports facilities, beach resort, diving facility and aquarium.” She also pointed to the success of Yas Island in Abu Dhabi with its combination of beach hotels
P. 32 | VISION CONFERENCE P. 16 INTERNATIONAL VILLAGE 25 pavilions showcase at The Hotel Show