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Sunday 22nd 15:00 - 15:45 in the ATM Global Stage (150 seats)
Emma E Forest UAE's green tourism in spotlight at Arabian Travel Market in The National
The Hospitality Sector the next 25 years
25 years is a longtime in tourism and hospitality, in the 25th year of ATM we have brought together an eminent panel to share with us their views about how the hospitality sector will address the environmental challenges of carbon, water and waste, the growth of the experiential economy and the demand for a more authentic local experience with implications for employment and the destination experience. .As management guru, Peter Drucker put it, “The best way to predict the future is to create it.” We have brought together people who are making a different future for the hospitality industry in the region.
Moderator Harold Goodwin WTM Responsible Tourism Advisor
Maitha bint Saif Al Mahrouqi, Undersecretary of the Sultanate of Oman’s Ministry of Tourism
HE. Mr. Zayed R. Alzayani, Minister of Industry, Commerce & Tourism, Bahrain
Inge Huijbrechts Global Vice President Responsible Business at Radisson Hotels presentation
Peter Stubbs, Director of Compliance, Group & Corporate, Jumeirah Group
23 April 11:30-12:15 Showcase Theatre
Since the first UN conference on the Human Environment in 1972 there has been a great deal of talk about sustainability. There are some major initiatives in the Middle East where people are taking responsibility and showing leadership in addressing the challenges of reducing water consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. The UN Sustainable Development Goals are demanding the government and businesses report their successes progress - is this an opportunity for MENA countries to get credit for their achievements?
Moderator: Harold Goodwin WTM Responsible Tourism Advisor
Iftikhar Hamdani, the cluster general manager of Ramada Hotel & Suites Ajman, Ramada Beach Hotel Ajman, Rotana Group presentation
Aaron McGrath, General Manager, Six Senses Zighy Bay presentation
Dina Mustafa, Head of Sustainability Operations, Sustainability Expo 2020 presentation
24 April 11:30-12:15 Showcase Theatre
Moderator Harold Goodwin WTM Responsible Tourism Advisor
Tamara Withers WWF Arab Emirates presentation
Ahmed Al Rayyes, Chief Commercial Officer, Dubai Parks and Resorts
Alaa AlShroogi, Director - Visitor Enhancement, Visitor Experience, Expo 2020
Nada Badran Cultural Tourism and Food Nada Wander With Nada presentation
25 April 11:30-12:15 Showcase Theatre
Moderator Chris Warren ICRT Australia
Koray Genckul, Vice President, HR Operations, MEA & Turkey, Hilton Hotels
Heid van der Watt, Director Better Tourism Africa presentation
Samir Arora, General Manager, The Retreat Palm Dubai MGallery by Sofitel presentation
Aline Barhouche, Area Director Human Resources for Middle-East, Turkey and Africa, Radisson Hotel Group presentation