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The 7th Annual Commercial Strategy Conference ME, organised by Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Middle East will take place on 26 and 27 November 2024, focusing on new revenue strategies in the hospitality industry. The event brings together the region’s hospitality sales, marketing and revenue management professionals for unmatched educational insights, connections, inspiration and awards. Staged at the Conrad Dubai hotel, the Commercial Strategy Conference (CSC) will gather industry peers for two days of exclusive presentations, panel debates, networking opportunities and more, including the ROCKSTAR Awards, which recognise and celebrate standout on-property individuals for their remarkable contribution to the Middle East hospitality sector. The Commercial Strategy Conference, which also takes place annually across the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, debuted in the Middle East in 2018 as the only conference of its kind in the region. The event addresses the industry’s most pressing issues and hottest topics, with HSMAI’s advisory board – all longstanding, highly experienced industry experts – playing a significant role in the conference content. The event will be preceded by two educational courses – Certified Hospitality Digital Marketer (CHDM) and Certified in Hospitality Business Acumen (CHBA) taking place on 24 and 25 November. Mona Faraj, Managing Director, HSMAI Middle East, said: “Our 2024 Middle East Commercial Strategy Conference will be the biggest and boldest yet, with more attendees, a wider range of discussion points and greater connection opportunities than ever before. Since the inception of the Revenue Optimization Conference (ROC) in the United States 20 years ago, we have grown, evolved and embraced our industry’s ever-changing dynamics, giving hotel executives the insight, experience and education to tackle the most important issues – and seize golden opportunities. …

The Arabian Travel Awards, now in its seventh year, has announced Conrad Dubai as its official hospitality partner. The prestigious event, known for recognizing excellence in the travel and tourism industry, is set to take place on Tuesday, November 12th, at the Conrad Dubai.  Michael Schmitt, General Manager of Conrad Dubai, expressed his enthusiasm, saying, “ I’m thrilled to partner with the Arabian Travel Awards. This event attracts the top leaders in the travel industry; it’s a perfect platform to showcase our unwavering commitment to providing exceptional experiences that reflect Dubai’s dynamic spirit.” Schmitt highlighted the strategic importance of the partnership, noting that it offers a unique opportunity to connect with key industry players, forge new partnerships, and solidify existing relationships. “By being a part of this event, Conrad Dubai contributes to promoting Dubai and the wider Arabian region as a premier travel destination. Bringing industry leaders together fosters collaboration and knowledge sharing. This aligns perfectly with Conrad Dubai’s mission of redefining what luxury hospitality means in this ever-evolving region and aligns perfectly with Conrad Hilton’s founding philosophy ‘to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality,’” he added. SanJeet, Director, DDP Group, also shared his excitement about the collaboration, stating, “We are very happy to welcome onboard our hospitality partner Conrad Dubai for the seventh edition of the Arabian Travel Awards. Our awards have been evolving over the years to recognize the untiring efforts of the industry experts. In today’s travel, tourism, and hospitality landscape, there are many changes and new trends that have emerged. Applications are now open to vote for those in the industry who have been at the forefront of promoting and working to …

The inaugural Global DMC Network Roadshow by JTB Group was conducted at Conrad Dubai. JTB owns the companies worldwide with over 100 years of experience in the global networking arena with 502 offices in 143 cities in 39 countries with 29,000 employees. It is a leader in global destination management capable of providing unparalleled services all over the world in the fields of leisure, FIT or global MiCE. This roadshow was organised in conjunction with Venture Planet, the local vendor which invited over 100 travel agents in Dubai. The event started out with an introduction to the programme by the Global Marketing Team of the Global DMC Network by JTB Group. Thereafter the agents were divided into groups with four different break-out sessions where they learned an in-depth study about the destinations and the offerings for this specific market. Some of the companies under the umbrella who attended were Europamundo, Tumlare Destination Management, Tour East/CSO Tour East and Global DMC in Japan. The special discussions held by Europamundo Vacaciones in Arabic saw a very keen audience.