Kevin Gordon, CMO, HYPERVSN said: “The UAE market continues to be strong and there are lots of opportunities within luxury and retail, we are excited about the opportunities this market holds for us. Brands here are constantly looking for ways to creatively communicate with their audiences – we can offer them that solution through our technology.”
HYPERVSN has already received several global awards for its technology including: Top 3 British Innovations of the Year and was also named among the World’s 10 most Impressive Technologies by Mashable and USA Today.
The proprietary HYPERVSN hardware works in conjunction with a platform of unique and robust software/content, to provide customers with an integrated 360, high-quality business solution. Targeted business verticals include: Digital Signage, Retail, Events, Education, Public Safety and many more – the future possibilities are endless.
About HYPERVSN
HYPERVSN is a young technology company responsible for developing the innovative and disruptive 3D holographic system that provides an immersive experience for viewers. From our global HQ in London, HYPERVSN services our partners and customers across the globe.
The company founded in 2012 and initially backed by Sir Richard Branson has recently attracted additional investment from Mark Cuban among others.
Our Brand Line “See Extraordinary” encapsulates the approach we stand for. Seeing is believing. We create extraordinary experiences for people who view our holographic visuals with a sense of childlike awe and wonder. HYPERVSN launches in UAE at GITEX
October 14, 2018 – HYPERVSN, the world’s only fully integrated 3D holographic display system, has announced that it is launching into the UAE market. The company will exclusively reveal its technology at this year’s GITEX, the largest technology show in the Middle East, Africa & South Asia which takes place 14th – 18th October in Dubai. There will be a further full rollout into the UAE market following the launch.
The revolutionary technology allows 3D videos to appear as though floating in the air enabling content to be perceived by viewers as hi-resolution holograms. The product is made up of individual projection units and a proprietary management platform that allows the user to manage all devices remotely from a single location. Content can automatically synchronize across several units and be scheduled into media campaigns all in one click. The technology offers cutting edge visual marketing – from digital signage and out-of-home, to experiential events and more.
Having secured initial investment and endorsement from business tycoons including Mark Cuban and Sir Richard Branson, co-founders Kiryl Chykeyuk and Art Stavenka have grown the business to over 120 employees with a presence in over 80 countries. HYPERVSN’s customers include Renault, Moët Hennessy, Coca-Cola, Adidas and M&M Mars, and its team created a jaw-dropping campaign for Louis Vuitton at London’s iconic Selfridges store in May.
Kevin Gordon, CMO, HYPERVSN said: “The UAE market continues to be strong and there are lots of opportunities within luxury and retail, we are excited about the opportunities this market holds for us. Brands here are constantly looking for ways to creatively communicate with their audiences – we can offer them that solution through our technology.”
HYPERVSN has already received several global awards for its technology including: Top 3 British Innovations of the Year and was also named among the World’s 10 most Impressive Technologies by Mashable and USA Today.
The proprietary HYPERVSN hardware works in conjunction with a platform of unique and robust software/content, to provide customers with an integrated 360, high-quality business solution. Targeted business verticals include: Digital Signage, Retail, Events, Education, Public Safety and many more – the future possibilities are endless.
About HYPERVSN
HYPERVSN is a young technology company responsible for developing the innovative and disruptive 3D holographic system that provides an immersive experience for viewers. From our global HQ in London, HYPERVSN services our partners and customers across the globe.
The company founded in 2012 and initially backed by Sir Richard Branson has recently attracted additional investment from Mark Cuban among others.
Our Brand Line “See Extraordinary” encapsulates the approach we stand for. Seeing is believing. We create extraordinary experiences for people who view our holographic visuals with a sense of childlike awe and wonder.
Kevin Gordon, CMO, HYPERVSN said: “The UAE market continues to be strong and there are lots of opportunities within luxury and retail, we are excited about the opportunities this market holds for us. Brands here are constantly looking for ways to creatively communicate with their audiences – we can offer them that solution through our technology.”
HYPERVSN has already received several global awards for its technology including: Top 3 British Innovations of the Year and was also named among the World’s 10 most Impressive Technologies by Mashable and USA Today.
The proprietary HYPERVSN hardware works in conjunction with a platform of unique and robust software/content, to provide customers with an integrated 360, high-quality business solution. Targeted business verticals include: Digital Signage, Retail, Events, Education, Public Safety and many more – the future possibilities are endless.
About HYPERVSN
HYPERVSN is a young technology company responsible for developing the innovative and disruptive 3D holographic system that provides an immersive experience for viewers. From our global HQ in London, HYPERVSN services our partners and customers across the globe.
The company founded in 2012 and initially backed by Sir Richard Branson has recently attracted additional investment from Mark Cuban among others.
Our Brand Line “See Extraordinary” encapsulates the approach we stand for. Seeing is believing. We create extraordinary experiences for people who view our holographic visuals with a sense of childlike awe and wonder. Famous Gurtam megabooth goes to GITEX 2018!
GITEX Technology Week is the most significant industry event for telematics in the Middle East. This year, Gurtam will have a huge booth of 220 square meters with Wialon community partners co-exhibiting together.
After great success at Navitech Expo 2018 in Moscow and Mobile World Congress Americas 2018 in Los Angeles, Gurtam continues to utilize the megabooth format. It is the only chance to meet telematics leading companies all in one: hardware and software development, video surveillance, IoT solutions.
✔️ More than 220 square meters best for exhibition, business, networking
✔️ Great community of more than 1000+ partners from 130+ countries
✔️ Expo within expo: system integrators, software developers and hardware manufacturers of IoT industry
Meet us at Dubai World Trade Center, booth Z2-A10!
About Gurtam
Gurtam is an international IT-company founded in 2002. We are a global leader in GPS tracking software development with offices in Dubai, Boston, Buenos Aires and Moscow. The headquarters is located in Minsk, Belarus. With profound telematics market understanding, Gurtam is successfully providing the cutting-edge fleet management solutions for more than 1000 partners from 130 countries. Wialon platform – our flagship product – is currently used to track over 1,700,000 moving and stationary assets all around the world. The core advantages that distinguish us from other companies comprise the constantly growing number of devices compatible with Wialon (now 1,500+), the system’s availability in two versions (server and SaaS), and 24/7 technical support.
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Cisco to showcase the power of AI at GITEX Technology Week 2018
At GITEX, Cisco is unveiling its latest suite of technologies to support the Middle East’s path to digital transformation. At a time of increasing pressure to embrace digitization, these innovations aim to help enable both public and private providers in the region to adopt cloud based solutions. Cisco will showcase its technologies under the theme of ‘Secure, Intelligent Platform for Digital Business,’ at GITEX 2018, from October 14 – 18, 2018, at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
“Recent technological advances have significantly improved the capabilities of machine learning and artificial intelligence (ML/AI) systems. As a broad category of techniques and solutions, ML/AI has found many appealing applications: from chat-bots in customer service to personalized advertising in smart stores, to self-driving cars in smart transportation,” said Shukri Eid, Managing Director – East Region, Cisco Middle East.
“Cisco is providing the foundation for digitization. Through our unique and broad understanding of data, we have the opportunity to fully unleash the power of the network, gain actionable insights, protect our customers, and accelerate innovation. ML/AI technologies are already playing a critical role in delivering the secure intelligent platform for digital business,” Shukri Eid concluded.
The research firm Markets and Markets estimates the AI market will be worth $5.05 billion by 2020. From data centers to blockchain, AI, IoT and big data, the world is undergoing a paradigm shift to digitization. Underpinning this digital transformation are ICT solutions with cloud and enterprise computing at the core.
At GITEX, Cisco will take customers through a connected journey based on its secure, intelligent platform for digital business where digital innovations will be brought to life through five pillars which include:
About Cisco Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) is the worldwide technology leader that has been making the Internet work since 1984. Our people, products, and partners help society securely connect and seize tomorrow’s digital opportunity today. Discover more at newsroom.cisco.com and follow us on Twitter at @Cisco. Cisco and the Cisco logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cisco and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. A listing of Cisco’s trademarks can be found at www.cisco.com/go/trademarks. Third-party trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners. The use of the word partner does not imply a partnership relationship between Cisco and any other company.
- Reinventing the network: Due to digitization, networks are more important than ever before, but have never been under so much pressure. The network industry is facing a new era because of the introduction of networks driven by intent. ML gives us the ability to analyze huge amounts of network data, from telemetry to traffic patterns, and understand what is an anomaly and what is an optimal network configuration. This results in intent-based networking, which is always learning, adapting and protecting. The network will redirect traffic on its own and heal itself from internal shocks, like device malfunctions, and external shocks, like cyber-attacks. Cisco’s intent-based network is the result of years of research and development to reinvent networking for the future.
- Powering a multi-cloud world: Cisco brings together networking, security, analytics, and management and delivers cloud solutions that span a multicloud world. Whether it’s a private, hybrid, or public cloud, or any combination of these, Cisco enables customers to embrace a multicloud world by simplifying how customers connect and protect their clouds. With the help of ML, we aspire to deliver a single user experience across clouds, including one policy and one instance of security by learning user preferences and application performance across private and public cloud platforms, for smooth, seamless operation.
- Unlocking the power of data: Cisco provides visibility to data from the network and is focused on delivering data and insights to support use cases ranging from infrastructure optimization to security threat intelligence. We give our customers the ability to derive value from data that’s running across their network at the point in time it has most value.
- Enabling employee and customer experience: Cisco’s collaboration technologies have the ability to connect people, teams and customers. AI is embedded in our collaboration portfolio and our employee and customer experiences through simplicity, automation and optimization with full contextual awareness of what is happening on the network.
- Embedding security into the fabric of the network: Security is foundational to everything we do… from the cloud to the endpoint to the network. The more variables we can see, the more correlations we can draw through ML, and the faster we can spot something unusual happening, investigate, and quarantine bad actors, applications or devices.
About Cisco Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) is the worldwide technology leader that has been making the Internet work since 1984. Our people, products, and partners help society securely connect and seize tomorrow’s digital opportunity today. Discover more at newsroom.cisco.com and follow us on Twitter at @Cisco. Cisco and the Cisco logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cisco and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. A listing of Cisco’s trademarks can be found at www.cisco.com/go/trademarks. Third-party trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners. The use of the word partner does not imply a partnership relationship between Cisco and any other company.
Inside the Most Spectacular Dining Spaces at 2XL Furniture & Home Décor
A gorgeous table sets the stage for a stylish dinner and there is no dearth of inspiration and choices for spectacular dining rooms at the 2XL Furniture & Home Décor stores in the UAE this season. Befitting the most beautiful homes, the designers at 2XL have curated over-the-top collections combining stunning table settings, chandeliers, art and accessories from the brand’s latest lines.
Amit Yadav, Marketing Manager at 2XL, said, “It is the season for gala dinners and chic luncheons when your dining room takes center stage. Therefore, it is time to spruce up your dining spaces that are an expression of your persona. Our latest dining room collections are a celebration of imagination and creativity. Our goal at 2XL is to constantly reinterpret design with signature concepts to give our customers endless choice.Orchestrating fresh ideas, our team of designers have whipped up magical tablescapes ranging from the whimsical to the formal for the ultimate sensory experience.”
Whether you are looking for classic vintage or modern chic, 2XL Furniture & Home Décor has the perfect options for you. Here is what’s new:
Orion Dining Table with Mariano Dining Chairs
Make a modern design statement with the Orion dining table inspired by scenes of pulsating urban life. The rectangular top is made of solid mahogany in subtle oak beige colour and is mounted on a sleek brushed brass frame. This beautiful piece is paired with elegant Mariano dining chairs upholstered in 100 per cent polyester with matching brushed brass legs. The dramatic monochromatic palette of graphic black, white and beige mood keeps the light bouncing while providing dimension. Stylish details complete the cosmopolitan look.
Orion Dining Table: AED 3,717
Mariano Dining Chair: AED 1,569
Villandry Dining Table: AED 7,696
Villandry Dining Chair: AED 1,226
Chandelier Clear: AED 7,141
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Hina Bakht
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Hina.bakht@evops-pr.com
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About 2XL Furniture & Home Décor
UAE based 2XL Furniture & Home Décor is a retailer of luxury home furnishings since 2000.
The retailer currently has 9 showrooms across Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Fujairah and Al Ain. The 2XL product range includes exclusive bedroom, living and dining room furniture as well as exquisitely crafted décor items, unique gifting ideas, plush rugs and gorgeous wall art, divine bed and bath linen, eye-catching tableware, and a fun, functional kitchenware range.
The 2XL range is very classic and French-inspired. Each retail item has been carefully chosen exclusively for 2XL and denotes a lifestyle that is regal, sophisticated and of a finer taste. We have something to suit every home setting – from ornate gold-plated bedroom settings to the more subdued Parisian hues of shabby chic, quirky contemporary inspirations to more ethnic Eastern-inspired décor ideas.
For more information or to shop online please visit www.2xlme.com
Connect and tag us on @2xlfurniture
#2XLfurniture
Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai Wins 1st Runner Up Title in ‘The Middle East Housekeepers League of Champions’ Competition
The Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai took the first runner up spot after competing with 36 hotels in the ‘The Middle East Housekeepers League of Champions’ contest organized by the UAE Professional Housekeepers Group in partnership with The Hotel Show Dubai held at the World Trade Centre last 16 -18 September 2018.
Mr. Simon Moore, General Manager of Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai, said, “We are proud of our team that excels in delivering the highest quality of standards and immaculate service at the Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai. Their outstanding performances at the Middle East Housekeepers League Championship is a testament to their exceptional expertise and hard work.”
The competition put all housekeepers in the spotlight and their skills to the test, as teams from hotels around the country went head to head. The live competition pitched hotel groups, one against the other, as two staged hotel rooms were set-up back to back and then totally trashed. Two teams competed against each other to get the room spick and span in just 7 minutes. The judging criteria for the contest was based on speed, accuracy and skill.
The Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai team worked on the ‘Couple Birthday’ theme in finals. Hassan Khan, Virendra Singh Dhami, Mahindra Kumar Bhattarai and Tinmin Hlaing are the award-winning Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai housekeeping attendants who competed under the guidance and leadership by Anil Katru, Director of Housekeeping.
For hotel marketing contact: Sheryl Aquiatan Assistant Marketing Manager Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai Mob: 00971 56 506 0983 Tel: 00971 4 702 8888 sheryl.aquiatan@millenniumhotels.com
For media contact: Hina Bakht Managing Director EVOPS Marketing & PR Mob: 00971 50 6975146 Tel: 00971 4 566 7355 Hina.bakht@evops-pr.com www.evops-pr.com
Millennium Hotels and Resorts, Middle East and Africa Millennium Hotels and Resorts is a dynamic, global hotel company, which owns, asset manages and operates over 130 hotels worldwide. With almost 40,000 rooms and a portfolio of brands; including Biltmore, Grand Millennium, Millennium, Millennium Place, M Hotel, Copthorne, Kingsgate, Millennium Executive Apartments and Studio M, that serve different market segments, representing quality and value in every class.
Currently operating 35 hotels in the Middle East and Africa, the Group has an extensive expansion strategy in place, with 40 hotels in the pipeline. Each property in the region is unique, catering to the varying tastes and needs of the international business and leisure traveller but with a consistent promise to provide a first class service and a rewarding experience for guests. Millennium Hotels and Resorts is committed to differentiating itself by embracing the true spirit of diverse traditions, with a sincere respect to historical heritage and local culture.
With the motto “More than Meets the Eye”, Millennium & Copthorne is committed to a customer-centric philosophy and complete guest satisfaction.
For more information, please visit www.millenniumhotels.com
Paulson Watches Launches the Pearl Diver
On October 1, 2018, Paulson Watches is releasing the Pearl Diver, one of the World’s toughest, lightest, slimmest dive watches.
The brand’s inaugural watch designed with a simple mission in mind: creating a capable dive watch that is lightweight and slim for a fair price. The Pearl Diver is a mechanical watch in a titanium case that takes an enduring dive watch design with stylistic touches that define this new brand.
The Pearl Diver is water resistant to 100m, which is of paramount importance to the brand’s founders who frequently dive and enjoy water sports. Additionally, the watch is outfitted with a unidirectional rotating ceramic bezel marked with lumed indices for easy reading in low-light situations.
Using lightweight Grade 5 titanium, the 45 gram weight of the Pearl Diver is kept to half of what a steel watch weighs while being much tougher and scratch-resistant. That light weight also makes it easier to comfortably do things like typing or running errands without being irritated by a heavy or bulky wristwatch. Furthermore, it was important to keep the thickness of the Pearl Diver at a height that allows it to easily tuck under a sleeve. At 10.7mm thick, there are not many mechanical dive watches out there that are slimmer at this price point.
On the dial are the polished, legible hands that are done in a blue Swiss Super-LumiNova, as is the “lollipop” shaped seconds hand. The design is kept simple and easy to read, but a subtle gradient black dial changes between various tones of dark grey, navy and indigo to keep things visually interesting and not flat. To ensure legibility and ease of reading, the sapphire crystal is treated with anti-reflective coating, so glare and bright situations are not a problem.
The Paulson Pearl Diver runs on a Japanese Miyota 9015 automatic movement. This 24-jewel movement can be hand wound and has a hacking seconds function, a 42-hour power reserve, and the Parashock anti-shock system. Reliable and tough, the 9015 can run for a weekend and is accurate to between -10 and -30 seconds per day.
The Pearl Diver is meant to be versatile which is why it comes with two straps. The black perlon strap is sporty and ideal for outdoor as well as water activities. For times like going to dinner or a night out with friends, the Italian black leather strap dresses the Pearl Diver up just enough. The signed buckle on both straps is done in Grade 5 brushed titanium.
The Paulson Watches Pearl Diver will launch October 1 on IndieGogo.com, with manufacturing beginning at the end of the campaign (expect about 4 months for the watch to be ready). The watch will retail for $395 plus shipping but early backers will be rewarded with early bird discounts.
Paulson Watches Ltd, is a Swedish Canadian family owned business. For more information on the Pearl Diver or for enquiries please visit: paulsonwatches.com
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A Unique Dining Experience at 2XL Showroom in Dalma Mall, Abu Dhabi
2XL Furniture & Home Décor organised a spectacular culinary experience for a select group of guests at the 2XL showroom at Dalma Mall in Abu Dhabi last evening. On the menu was a unique dining experience with plenty of fun including an exciting treasure hunt in the magnificent setting of 2XL.
Amit Yadav, Marketing Manager at 2XL, said, “We were delighted to host this wonderful event in the beautiful surroundings of our store in Dalma Mall. It gave people the opportunity to browse our latest collections while gathering some useful tips on dining decorum. Shoppers this season will find a wide repertoire of products at 2XL, from timeless pieces that blend classic and modern styles, to bold and unconventional creations. Inspired by French savoir-faire, each item is a piece of art.”
Visit any of the brand’s nine showrooms across Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Fujairah and Al Ain to discover what makes 2XL’s offering so exceptional this season.
For media contact:
Hina Bakht
Managing Director
EVOPS Marketing & PR
Mob: 00971 50 6975146
Tel: 00971 4 566 7355
Hina.bakht@evops-pr.com
www.evops-pr.com
About 2XL Furniture & Home Décor
UAE based 2XL Furniture & Home Décor is a retailer of luxury home furnishings since 2000.
The retailer currently has 9 showrooms across Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Fujairah and Al Ain. The 2XL product range includes exclusive bedroom, living and dining room furniture as well as exquisitely crafted décor items, unique gifting ideas, plush rugs and gorgeous wall art, divine bed and bath linen, eye-catching tableware, and a fun, functional kitchenware range. The 2XL range is very classic and French-inspired. Each retail item has been carefully chosen exclusively for 2XL and denotes a lifestyle that is regal, sophisticated and of a finer taste. We have something to suit every home setting – from ornate gold-plated bedroom settings to the more subdued Parisian hues of shabby chic, quirky contemporary inspirations to more ethnic Eastern-inspired décor ideas.
For more information or to shop online please visit www.2xlme.com
Connect and tag us on @2xlfurniture
#2XLfurniture
Alpha Destination Management Continues its Market Dominance Accelerating Growth & Expansion in Strategic Markets
As visitor numbers to the United Arab Emirates surge with strong growth from leading and emerging source markets, Alpha Destination Management, continues to dominate the tourism sector in the Arabian Gulf. Being a pioneer and the top destination management company (DMC) in Dubai, Alpha has played an instrumental role in the growth and development of tourism in the UAE and the wider GCC.
Mr. Ghassan Aridi, CEO of Alpha Destination Management, shared the company’s strategy and growth plans elaborating on the numerous opportunities in existing and new markets.
Firming Alpha’s Grip on Russian and CIS Markets
In the first half of 2018, Dubai reported a 70% year-on-year increase in the number of Russian arrivals with the country being one of the emirate’s biggest source markets. Driving this growth are several factors such as introduction of additional airline routes, visas on arrival for Russian travellers, new generation of leisure attractions and retail destinations, and a broad range of hotels and resorts along with tourism partners like Alpha.
Mr. Aridi, stressed, “Russian and the CIS markets have always been very significant for us. As Alpha is the number one destination management company in Dubai, right from beginning working closely with Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM), we collaborated with the top two or three companies to drive Russian and CIS business into Dubai and other parts of the UAE. Over the last two decades the Russian market has grown tremendously delivering 530 thousand visitors to Dubai alone in 2017 recording 121% increase compared to 2016 and Alpha has always been at the forefront of this success. The figures for other emirates are equally remarkable.”
Commenting on some recent developments, Mr. Aridi revealed, “After the collapse of one of the biggest tour operators from Russia to Dubai, we took immediate action by entering into strategic agreements with international operators as well as some of Russia’s biggest companies to not only regain but expand our business across the CIS countries. In addition, we have several other lucrative deals lined up in the pipeline that are aimed at boosting tourism from the region into the UAE.”
Growth in Other Markets (GCC, Europe, Far East & India)
Over the years, the success of Alpha Destination Management has run parallel to the steady growth of the GCC countries and, in particular, the UAE. Capitalising on the massive opportunities in the travel and tourism sector across the region, Alpha catered to the requirements of its partners with a wide range of world-class services and products, that contributed to both the success of the company as well the destinations.
Mr. Aridi, said, “At Alpha we have established ourselves as one of the most credible and reputed brands in the tourism industry not only in the Gulf region but also on a global scale expanding into strategic markets worldwide. We now command a huge market share in the region leading some of the most significant markets to Dubai such as UK, Germany and other European destinations as well as the GCC, India, China and other prominent countries from the Far East.
The UK and Germany remain our key markets in western Europe delivering great growth. In 2017, 1.27 million travellers visited Dubai from the UK and 506 thousand from Germany. Both destinations are set to grow steadily with German tourists already registering 14% growth in first half of 2018.”
Mr. Aridi added, “Talking about the Far East and Asia, we have a new strategy especially for China and India to unlock their full potential as these countries will continue to be the most important growth drivers for our destination. India topped the list of travellers to Dubai recording two million annual visitors in 2017. Similarly, China saw 764 thousand nationals vising Dubai last year and has already recorded 10% increase in numbers in first half of 2018. We were among the first DMCs to penetrate China and now have the most comprehensive network being present in two or three major cities in the country. The Indian market has a lot more potential in terms of luxury travel. Therefore, we are looking at developing such niche markets. In addition, we have also got Indonesian and Korean markets in the loop. These moves have spurred impressive growth prospects for Alpha.”
New Attractions
Mr. Aridi stated, “At Alpha we have been catering to a wide mix of travellers in terms of demographics. Globally people are looking for authentic, curated experiences and our aim is to meet the expectations of both regional and international travellers. In order to support Dubai’s goal to attract 20 million visitors annually by 2020 and maintain a stable momentum of tourism growth, there needs to be focus on repeat customers. Getting customers back to destination requires diverse experiences as well as new packages and offers. Our strategy is to diversify activities by creating some new tours and attractions for the tourists – something different and unique. The helicopter is still one of our best tours and doing very well. We are now planning to put helipads all over the UAE and this will lead to excellent and fast link between the seven emirates.”
Prospects for 2019
Mr. Aridi, said, “We are looking at a strong end to 2018 and have a lot of growth ahead of us. Most of our markets are doing well, and we are confident that the coming year will be great. We are still enjoying excellent growth in the UAE – both the country and tourism.”
Mr. Aridi concluded, “Our goal is to continue our global expansion through our strong international partners and vast network and are making extensive investment in terms of technology and resources. Ultimately, we want to thrill our partners and customers with outstanding products, attractions and service. Alpha Destination Management’s success is built on our constant quest for perfection. We ensure the highest service standards by focusing on the key business differentiators that are defined to meet and exceed our clients’ expectations. Therefore, our team is dedicated to delivering the best in quality and service as required by these international companies.”
#AlphaTours #AlphaToursDubai #AlphaDMC #AlphaToursAe #Dubai #VisitDubai #Dxb #MyDubai #ilovedubai #travelgram #DubaiTourism #Travel #Tours
About Alpha Destination Management
Founded in 1996, by Mr. Ghassan Aridi and his partners, Alpha Destination Management is the leading destination management company and a pioneer in the tourism sector in the Arabian Gulf. Over the last two decades, the company has established itself as one of the most credible and reputed brands not only in the Gulf region but also in the international tourism industry. Controlling a significant market share of the lucrative tourism sector in the GCC, Alpha Destination Management is a market leader in the region with the largest annual turnover and wide network of international partners offering the highest levels of service and innovative and exciting experiences. Our extensive global and local knowledge and network, outstanding expertise and sound reputation is the key to success for us and all our partners.
For more information about Alpha Destination Management visit http://www.alphatoursdubai.com
Or call +971 4 701 9111
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Managing Director
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Alpha Destination Management GM Proposes ‘Greater Participation of Tech Start-Ups from Middle East’ at HITEC Dubai 2018
Dubai’s drive towards technology-powered future is aimed at becoming the Middle East’s biggest tech hub and a pioneer in smart services. This is attracting to the emirate the world’s leading technology companies and events such as HITEC Dubai 2018 organised in association with Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM). Co-produced by Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) and Naseba, HITEC Dubai 2018 is the region’s largest hospitality Technology Exhibition and Conference and will be held on December 5 and 6, 2018 at the Madinat Jumeirah Dubai.
Speaking at the HITEC Dubai Advisory Council meeting recently, Mr. Samir Hamadeh General Manager of Alpha Destination Management, who is also a member of HITEC Council, stated, “New technologies are revolutionizing the travel industry with entrepreneurs targeting ever-narower niches in each sector of the industry. At the same time travel tech ecosystem is getting bigger with more diverse players getting involved and startups are an integral part of the structure. This is transforming our industry faster than ever, where small moves are creating massive disruptions. Events such as HITEC Dubai are the ideal forum to bridge the knowledge gap between startups and established brands as startups often face challenges both in commercializing their tech and in convincing target markets.”
Some of the most celebrated startup success stories that have emerged and inspired globally in recent years include names such as Dropbox, Airbnb and Reddit.
Talking about the Middle East, Mr Hamadeh said, “Careem, a Dubai-based ride-hail startup has enjoyed great success and expanded into 26 cities across the region and beyond. Another home-based hero firm is e-commerce retailer Souq, once called the Amazon of the Middle East and now literally so. Amazon acquired Souq last year.”
Elaborating on the need for greater participation from startups at HITEC Dubai, Mr. Hamadeh added, “It is important to engage startups from the Middle East in the show and listen to their ideas and concepts as well as give them an opportunity to connect with international technology leaders. After inception, accelerator and incubator programs and exposure in platforms such as HITEC Dubai can provide startups the springboard to realise the full potential of their ideas. This will not only encourage them but will also benefit the wider travel tech community.”
Startup investment in the UAE exceeded $1 billion in 2016 and continues to grow at a steady pace. UAE startups dominated the Middle East region attracting 70 per cent of all investment amounts in 2017. The industry gained huge momentum in the first half of 2018 and will end the year on a very favourable note with optimism for 2019. The growth of incubators and business accelerators like Turn8, ImpactHub, Astrolabs Dubai and In5 are all at the center of the drive to make Dubai the next Silicon Valley, with Dubai Internet City, the emirate’s designated technology and innovation zone, aiming for 10 per cent annual growth in the number of new business it hosts for 2018 and beyond. Further to that, technology giant Cisco recently demonstrated its confidence in Dubai when it opened an Innovation and Experience Centre.
#AlphaTours #AlphaToursDubai #AlphaDMC #AlphaToursAe #Dubai #VisitDubai #Dxb #MyDubai #ilovedubai #travelgram #traveltechnology #Hitecdxb #HFTP #DubaiTourism #Travel #Tours #naseba #technology
About Alpha Destination Management
Founded in 1996, by Mr. Ghassan Aridi and his partners, Alpha Destination Management is the leading destination management company and a pioneer in the tourism sector in the Arabian Gulf. Over the last two decades, the company has established itself as one of the most credible and reputed brands not only in the Gulf region but also in the international tourism industry. Controlling a significant market share of the lucrative tourism sector in the GCC, Alpha Destination Management is a market leader in the region with the largest annual turnover and wide network of international partners offering the highest levels of service and innovative and exciting experiences. Our extensive global and local knowledge and network, outstanding expertise and sound reputation is the key to success for us and all our partners.
For more information about Alpha Destination Management visit http://www.alphatoursdubai.com
Or call +971 4 701 9111
ABOUT HFTP
Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) is a global non-profit hospitality association, headquartered in Austin, Texas, USA, that uniquely understands the industry’s problems. HFTP has members and stakeholders across the globe. HFTP assists its members in finding solutions to industry problems more efficiently than any organization via its expert networks, research, conferences such as HITEC and certification programs. HFTP also owns the world’s only hospitality specific search engine, PineappleSearch.com. HFTP is recognized as the spokes group for the finance and technology segment of the hospitality industry.
ABOUT NASEBA
Naseba offers global business facilitation services. The company creates growth opportunities by bringing together people, partners and ideas. It helps clients raise capital, enter new markets, secure partners, close sales and educate workforces. Naseba’s goal is to create opportunity and add economic value at every stage of its client’s journey. It does this through three key areas: investor services, commercial services and leadership services. Since inception in 2002, Naseba has facilitated deals totalling billions of dollars for its clients. The company has connected over 100,000 global executives through more than 1,000 proprietary business platforms and is an expert in growth markets.
For more information or to register for HITEC Dubai 2018
visit https://www.hitec-dubai.com/
Call Amir Abdin on +971 44 55 7920 or Rouf Hyder Beigh +971 44 55 79 32
For media contact:
Hina Bakht
Managing Director
EVOPS Marketing & PR
Mob: 00971 50 6975146
Tel: 00971 4 566 7355
Hina.bakht@evops-pr.com
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