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Speakers
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Dr.Salah K. Al-Bukhyyet
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Vice President for Investment
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Saudi Commission for Tourism & Antiquities
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Eng.Ahmed AL-Eissa
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General Director for Licensing and Quality Dept.
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Saudi Commission of Tourism & Antiquities
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Christophe Landais
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Managing Director
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Accor Middle East
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Agenda
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The Kingdom Hotel Expansion Summit 2011 is the unique business flow platform, featuring discussion and debate amongst the region’s leading hoteliers, architects, developers consultants, government bodies, ministries, mayors and development authorities to usher the new decade of excellence in Saudi’s tourism and hospitality industry.
The exclusive two-day agenda features keynote presentations, in-depth panel discussions, professional networking sessions designed to facilitate knowledge sharing and provide key insights to topical issues.
Few of the hot topics to be addressed:
- The red hot budget sector and why the balance is essential
- Technology solutions as a way to stay ahead of the competition
- Green Development and the Way Forward - Theory Vs Practice
- Optimizing Built Asset Value through Design/ Designing for profitable Outcome
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Why Attend
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SAUDI ARABIA:
THE IDEAL TIME, THE IDEAL LOCATION
The Kingdom's 2020 Vision aims to diversify and transform its economy, dramatically boosting tourism.
A minimum 5% year-on-year increase for visitors to the Kingdom is forecast.
Travel and tourism in Saudi Arabia is expected to account for 9.2% of Saudi Arabia's GDP by 2019 - generating USD$78.4bn in revenue, Word Travel and Tourism Council
Business Monitor International predicts the number of tourists visiting the Kingdom will rise to more than 12million in 2010 alone.
Saudi Arabia has an annual tourism market worth more than US$13.8bn, Arab News Daily
Industry employment is predicted to rise from 7.3% to 9.4% by 2019- creating 922,000 jobs, World Travel and Tourism Council.
Saudi Arabia is home to two of the world's holiest cities, Makkah and Madinah; attracting a vast number of tourists, without fail, every year.
International hotel chains are already tapping into the market. The Reizdor Hotel Group and IHG's Holiday Inn, amongst other global names, have announced their decision to expand in the Kingdom.
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Event Highlights
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BE INVOLVED IN A SUMMIT THAT DOES MORE THAN TALK:
• Exclusive conference sessions led by industry professionals.
• International and regional experts deliver keynote presentations.
• Interactive panel discussions to encourage debate and the exchange of ideas.
• Five-star networking opportunities including receptions, luncheons, and coffee breaks.
• Pre-scheduled one-to-one meetings to generate deal flow and create business opportunities. |
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