Chairman of Air Arabia, in an exclusive interview with "tourists": the future of the aviation boom in the Gulf

He stressed that the LCC has become increasingly popular
 


CEO "Adel Ali" considered that the aviation sector in the Gulf region holds in its future prospects for achieving exceptional boom and annual growth will reach more than 5 percent until 2030, despite the political conditions that have a negative impact on air traffic, pointing out that the political situation in the region contributed to the postponement of expansion plans for airlines.
 He saw, in an exclusive interview for "tourists", that reduced travel cost model adopted by the "Air Arabia" as a concept of economic Aviation has become increasingly popular, and the latest quantum leap in travel in the Arab world style.
 Adel Ali pointed to the size of the great potential offered by the aviation sector in Saudi Arabia, which has not been invested yet in the form required by, pointing out in this regard that his company continues to strengthen its presence in the Kingdom, and has a tendency to add other destinations to the list of the company to serve this unique market ...
The text of the interview follows:


- Established "Air Arabia" in 2003, which means that the first to introduce the concept of LCC to the Arab region, where you come with Arab tourists after all this experience in the consolidation of this concept at a time when civil aviation offers a lot of temptations and facilities to deal with it?

1. Travel is still a low-cost model, which was "Air Arabia" first adopted in the Middle East and North Africa, has become increasingly popular, with the latest quantum leap in travel in the Arab world style. We focus on providing our services in the most attractive to customers in order to ensure our presence in any place in which the markets need us. Since starting our business in 2003, he succeeded "Air Arabia" in promoting travel options in the Arab world over the growing range of destinations and at attractive prices, and our services cover a number of destinations that traditional airlines do not want to access. The strategy that we have set ten years ago - that are in line with the global economic flight model has been successful - in improving the way in which travel by people in this region of the world.

- You mentioned earlier that your expectations that the volume of investment in the civil aviation worth up to $ 30 billion by the year 2016, my question Is there already a real indicators show the increasing demand for travel in the absence of many Arab tourist destinations because of what the region is going through at the moment size ? Did you find that Gulf tourism movement changed its map now?

2 c. The aviation sector is the embodiment may be the most special boom taking place in the Middle East; In light of the great development of the fastest growing airlines in the world and the trend towards the expansion of airports, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region has turned into one of the world's leading travel centers.

According to "International Civil Aviation Organization" that air traffic in the region will grow by 5.2% annually until 2030, and can therefore be achieved in case





Own region more aircraft and airports to keep pace with the growing increase in passenger traffic. And despite the impact of the political situation on the aviation and tourism sectors, it is that the aviation sector has a strong position allows him to take advantage of the strong potential of the region. Looking to the future, the aviation sector has in the Gulf region as a job prospects represents the preferred means of transfer.



- Talking about what is going through the Arab region from political crises, and thus economic how you come across this change, especially as it is not known when continuously depend? The alternative plan, which took refuge in her Air Arabia to face this crisis?

3 c. It contributed to the political situation in the region in the postponement of expansion for airlines and other companies plans. However, operations of the "Arab Aviation showed" exceptional flexibility to deal with these changes. The company adopts a simple strategy in line with the achievements to date, which is to focus on providing our services in the most attractive markets for our customers to ensure our presence in any place where need us.

- Air Arabia currently is no longer the only low-cost carrier in the Middle East, how Thafezon to stay as the first choice to the traveler, whether from inside or outside the UAE? The most important facilities provided for passengers on Air Arabia?

4 c. What distinguishes "Air Arabia" from the rest of other companies is quite simple; we offer the best value for money options cover a wide range of destinations, not to mention our commitment to providing exceptional travel experience from booking and even reach the stage.

- What is the economic challenge facing the aviation currently under economic changes, and the strategy being experienced by the region?

5 c. It emerged during the past few years a number of serious challenges which cost the global aviation sector higher losses in its history. However, the Middle East was less affected than other areas, and has to meet the needs of consumers well. It has been able to "Air Arabia" overcome the challenges of the global financial crisis and investing in long-term growth based on the strength of its business model, and the efficiency of its operations, and lucrative offers value for money.

- What is going to destinations that Arab flights, and whether there is a global or Arab destinations will open its door soon?

C 7. Achieved "Air Arabia" During the past nine years has grown to become one of the regional airline pilot; the company has started its operations aircraft and the only one to serve five destinations, and soon evolved to today possesses huge fleet of 33 aircraft with a strong network of 85 destinations across the Middle East and North Africa, and Europe, and the Indian subcontinent all. It continues "Air Arabia" growth path with the launch of new flights to the city, "Abha" Kingdom on 22 May.

- How the Saudi traveler takeover ratio of the number of bookings on Air Arabia? And how much the number of flights between Saudi Arabia and the UAE on Air Arabia?

8 c. Aware of the "Air Arabia" the great potential offered by the size of the aviation sector in Saudi Arabia that, that have not been invested yet in the form required. The company currently operates 88 weekly direct flight from our centers in Sharjah and Alexandria in Egypt to eight destinations in the Kingdom. And as we continue to enhance the scope of our presence in the Kingdom, we will look to add other destinations to present our list to serve this unique market. And it includes current destinations for the company "Air Arabia" in Saudi Arabia, both of Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam and Yanbu, Qassim, Madinah, Taif and Abha.

- How it affects high fuel prices on the movement of moving journeys being an important factor, and whether this increase leads to an increase in the ticket price and thus increase the traveler?

C 9. We are still seeing large fluctuations in fuel prices, no doubt that it has a significant impact on the aviation industry around the world. We are in the "Air Arabia" do









Do our best to mitigate the effects of fuel price volatility on the cards rates; and Nrtkz at the operating efficiency of the hedge to the needs of the fuel hand, which helps us avoid the risk of rising prices.

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World Tourism launches a report on the growth of shopping tourism across the world

Shopping has become a tourism accounts for an increasing share of the travel market as a motive essential travel, and as one of the core activities of the tourists in the countries they visit. World Tourism Organization has issued a report on the shopping tourism, which analyzes the latest trends this type of tourism, and explains the elements of the success of countries that have made more tourism attractions for shopping.

He called for Rifai, secretary general of the World Tourism Organization of the United Nations to tourism and shopping of the few sectors that is rich in high ability to stimulate growth and job creation.
The report analyzes the economic impact of tourism shopping and offers a comprehensive vision of the strategies and priorities pursued by the actors in the tourism sector to promote sustainable growth and diversification of the tourist offer.
The report pointed out that in 2013, China ranked first in terms of foreign tourists shopping revenues of $ 129 billion, followed by the United States and Germany with 86 billion, then Britain and Russia with 53 billion each.
The report gave the example of New York City visited by more than 10 million foreign tourists a year, and represents a shopping core activity for the visitors with an estimated private tourism bureau in the city that 25 cents of every dollar spent by visiting the city's notification to the shopping, and in 2012 was spent visiting, and New York City $ 8 billion shopping.
With regard to Malaysia, the report stated that 25 million tourists visited in 2012, and spent $ 20 billion, of which 30% on shopping.
It is worth mentioning that the World Tourism Organization is a United Nations organization concerned with the affairs of countries in terms of tourism, and issued statistics on tourism demand and supply in the world, based in Madrid.
An international organization originated as a conference for the official tourist transport unions, who founded in 1925 in The Hague, and after World War II amended its name to the International Union of Official Travel Organizations and moved to Geneva.
It was the union of art and non-governmental organization and the number of its members during its peak to 109 national tourist organizations and 88 escorts, including members of groups in the public and private sectors in the world,
In 1967 members of the student union convert it to an intergovernmental entity authorized to conduct agreements on a global basis regarding all matters related to tourism and to cooperation with other competing organizations, especially those of the United Nations system such as the World Health Organization, UNESCO and the International Civil Aviation Organization. A decision was made for the same purpose in 1969 by the General Assembly of the United Nations to organize the central role of the Union, which must be played in the field of international tourism in collaboration with existing entities within the United Nations.
After the resolution passed the Statute of the World Tourism Organization in 1974 by the countries that belong to the official tourist organizations of the International Federation of the above.
The new organization and held its first general assemblies in Madrid in 1975, and appointed the Secretariat in Madrid the beginning of the year following a proposal from the Spanish government, which has provided a building year for the headquarters, and in 1976 the organization became an executive agency of the United Nations for development, and in 1977 signed a formal cooperation agreement with the United Nations itself , and in 2003 the organization has transformed into a specialized agency of the United Nations, and in 2005 the number of members reached 145 countries and seven regions and approximately 350 members representing managing director, educational institutions, tourism associations and local tourism authorities and the private sector.

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Resort in Brazil linking ocean nature

 Beach "spa" resort Kenoa unique in "Sao Miguel de Barra", in a quiet village on the northern coast of Brazil, with absolute privacy.

The resort's 23 suites and villas .. wings on the traditional Japanese style, terrace villas and a private pool. 

The resort was designed by the architect, "Tenorio Osvaldo", which was inspired by the colors and shapes of nature and simplicity, and the combination of luxury, privacy and comfort with each other, with contemporary art and flavors colors, "Tenorio" linking the resort and its surroundings with nature. 

Kaamo restaurant located amid the resort with amazing offers. Santos is headed by the famous as the "Cesar" Chef, one of the best chefs in Brazil with extraordinary creations, the restaurant has been a center of resort design. 

Nine meters high hall balcony overlooking the sea with an amazing view, comfortable sofas, what gives a relaxing atmosphere, as you can enjoy the evening, and you can watch the sun during the day and in the evening you see the moon and the stars. 

 Kenoa Spa is a spa, is a private sanctuary, as you can enjoy all the four senses to fit into the four elements, "the earth, fire, air and water" in connection with the shapes, colors and smells, sounds .. There is also a fitness center overlooking the sea, and the coach and therapists to help you achieve harmony with your body.

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Camera "tourists" monitor landmarks Mount mythology pole millstone civilizations Alohadsvi the hands of merchants

Saudi researcher who specializes in architectural heritage stressed the need to focus on monuments and heritage tourism in Mount continent, "8 kilometers to the east of Hofuf of the Ohads City", and stop by the mutilation that affect the natural features which characterize the grounds that commercially exploited, stressing that the effects of the system, issued recently by the Commission General for Tourism and Antiquities stresses the preservation of these monuments.

 The representative of Saudi Society to preserve the heritage Ahsa Engineer Abdullah Chaib, during a lecture entitled "Mount continent .. history and civilization and the future of" the Mount continent called the Mount "myths", to weave around him tales, explaining that Mount Abu Hsas the top of the mountain are witness to history in the mountain, and it has used at the beginning of the establishment of the Kingdom to launch a defender in the days of the month of Ramadan.
He indicated that the Mount continent rocky Petkoanath beautiful sedimentary many and Mgarath has unique climatic characteristics, which represents pole raging in the civilizations that came to Al-Ahsa, including Jwaty "second Friday prayers in Islam", and Albtalih "capital Qaramita", and Jubail, "inhabited Jeroaon", as well as history rooted to the towns of the continent and Aljhh and the analyte and the Al-Jafr and canine and party and eyes, and others.
Chaib He pointed out that Al-Ahsa was thick forests represent the nature of the Arabian Peninsula before the wave of desertification, which occurred about 4 thousand years ago, and represents the palm forests that surround the mountain model for it, making it part of the genius of the place, which was reflected in the population in their behavior throughout history.
He added that he was called Al-Ahsa name on the east of the Arabian Peninsula state Geography of Oman to Basra, "at the end of the third century AH instead of Bahrain", and the station on the road to ancient caravan "through the dates, spices, incense, market Al Mushaqqar and market abandoned", and Al-Ahsa the cradle of the first settlement and the formation of life It is rural and agricultural cradle Semites, including the Canaanites and Phoenicians emigrated and others, and inhabited by the Sassanids and Aldlmun and folks before Islam.
He stated that migrated from Al-Ahsa Oasis human groups and spread to other parts of the world and was quoted with plants and crafts, and still attributed to the word "Ohsaia" or "Hsawi" to denote the excellence and frequency of conscience through the generations.
He added that Al-Ahsa Hofuf is the capital and is being actively seeking for registration within the UNESCO World Heritage, and there are efforts for the rehabilitation of the architectural heritage, and most recently the rehabilitation of the gold market, and the follow-up committee Ahsa Chamber of gold and the Secretariat and the General Authority for Tourism and Antiquities.

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General Authority for Tourism and Antiquities .. sharp directed to turn tourism into an economic sector contributes effectively in product gross domestic product

Linking population goal for the national heritage body

General Authority for Tourism and Antiquities in Saudi Arabia achieved a quality leap in many related areas, such as the development and the development of tourism and heritage sites, and upgrading sector accommodation, travel agencies and services of tourism, and the development of activities and events in the tourist sites, as well as tourism and human resources development.

With the support that is found by the tourism sector of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz - may Allah protect him -, body and continued to complete its mission towards turning tourism into an economic sector contributes increasingly effectively in GDP, and turn tourism into an economic sector product and work to connect citizens national heritage.

Zma Arabia celebrate the National Day of the 82 body monitored the efforts that have been made over the past years, in the field of archeology and architectural heritage, we have seen this year multiple achievements in the field of archeology, and a number of activities and exhibitions, Vinyabh Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, Chairman of the General Authority for Tourism and Antiquities Prince Sultan opened Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz Exhibition restored national monuments, organized by the General Authority for Tourism and Antiquities in Riyadh National Museum in conjunction with the National Festival for Heritage and Culture "Janadriah 27".

He was head of the national campaign to promote the cultural dimension in Masmak Museum in Riyadh, which included programs and projects aimed at raising awareness and publicize the local community and partners of the importance of the cultural dimension of the Kingdom and the need to highlight dimension fourth of the Kingdom added what is known about the political, religious and economic dimensions.

And launched a campaign for the restoration of national monuments and cutting the national archaeological collections that have been transferred out of the UK over the years in different ways, as an important part of the authentic national heritage, and made body efforts to recover artifacts to the Kingdom, resulted in the recovery of about 14 thousand artifacts from outside the Kingdom, in addition to in close cooperation with the Ministry of Interior to follow up what comes out of the cut and enters them.

And resulted in the Commission's efforts in cooperation with a number of world scientific centers, prestigious, and bodies and national universities in the areas of survey and excavation, with a number of recent archaeological discoveries in the archaeological sites in the Kingdom through 24 mission, in addition to the expansion of museums in the regions of the Kingdom, which began the establishment of 11 museum regionally, and the creation of a number of heritage buildings to be museums in the provinces, and to encourage private museums.

And an extension of his positions and supporting care provided to take care of the national heritage which, issued the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud approval - save God - deliver historical Saqqaf Palace in Makkah, which is the model of traditional architecture in Mecca to the body; to maintain and begin restoration process and care developed buffeted after several collapses.

In regard to the masterpieces of the effects which were its debut at the Louvre Museum in 2010 exhibition, the show continued his successful moving to Berlin, Germany, where the President of the General Authority for Tourism and Antiquities, and the Mayor of Berlin, Mr. "Klaus Povirat" opened the exhibition "Masterpieces of the effects of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through the ages "hosted by Albergamon Museum in Berlin, Germany, for three months, during which he succeeded in highlighting what is characterized by the Kingdom of civilized after, after the managed through three stations (France, Spain, Russia) that attracts more than one million visitors.

And received considerable interest from visitors, exceeded 160 thousand visitors, reflecting the international interest in the identification of historical and cultural heritage of the kingdom, and preparing the body for the exhibition in Smitsonin Museum in Washington during the month of November, in his first stop in the United States of America.

With regard to the architectural heritage has sector a step the quality of the consent of the Council of Ministers on the national strategy for the development of crafts and handicrafts, the executive and the five-year plan, a decision that reversed the state to the development of this sector attention to the magnitude of the economic benefits and provide sources of income for a wide cross-section of citizens in all regions of the Kingdom, and contributes In keeping aspects of the national heritage.

The national strategy for the development of handicrafts and industries and is an integrated project stressed the importance of crafts sector and handicrafts in contributing to the provision of decent living opportunities for a wide range of citizens, as a source of economic development in small towns and rural areas, where currently employs more than 20 thousand citizens exercising their work in 45. Industry is divided by a huge amount of handmade products.

Continued Travel Forum and Tourism Investment Saudi Arabia in 2012, organized by the Authority for the fifth consecutive year to achieve distinctive successes to be the forum for tourism Arabia President, where was held under the slogan "Tourism for all .. partnership towards sustainable development" with the participation of more than 140 suites, for a number of leading companies and entities operating in the tourism sector and included the forum on seven diverse scientific sessions in addition to the 13 workshop with the participation of a group of local speakers and international experts, most tourist patterns and issues of investment, media and tourist intake and review some of the successful tourist experiences, along with a number of events aimed at highlighting the Saudi tourism Ahtmam cultural dimension which Tktenze Kingdom titled "Saudi Arabia ... crossroads of civilizations", as it was announced the winners of tourism excellence, and saw the forum for the first time establish a "Career Day" on which it is put up job opportunities available to the tourist facilities for direct employment.

And sponsored by the General Authority for Tourism and Antiquities 27 festival and effectiveness held during the summer and included hundreds of recreational, cultural, social and traditional events, which met the needs of all segments of society and characterized by novelty, development and made a positive indicator reflects the rich diversity of tourism in Saudi Arabia.

And sponsored the Governor of Riyadh Region, head of the Tourism Development Board in the region, His Royal Highness Prince Sattam bin Abdul Aziz, the launch of the activities of the Saudi summer 1433 ceremony, praising the role of tourism as an engine of economic and provider of jobs for all categories of citizens.

Tourism festivals and events held in the summer of this year in a number of regions of the Kingdom, according to the statistics of Tourism Information and Research Center has achieved (MAS) Authority financial returns exceeded 10.8 billion riyals through 10.634 million visitors, including tourists form of 4.02 million tourists.

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Abu Dhabi Airport is applied automated check to boarding passes Technology

The Abu Dhabi Airports has signed an agreement to implement a new system to check the boarding pass using a technique Airport iValidate introduction from the company "Sita" niche in information technology for the aviation sector. This new service contributes significantly to enhancing security levels and speed up the procedures for termination of travelers, as well as reducing periods Antzaralamsavrin thanks to automated verification of all types of boarding passes including copies printed at home or on mobile phones. Thus, the Abu Dhabi International Airport is the first user of the system to verify the authenticity of documents and travel through iValidate technology in the Middle East.

The new system is applied in the month of June (next June) consisting of four security check lanes with automatic gates, and four devices to scan paper boarding cards or on mobile phones, in addition to the four scan wireless devices.

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Osaka Japan pulsating heart that knows no boredom

M realize how much was the world's cities enviable cities Japan only after reviewing close to the city of Osaka, the heart of Japan's vibrant industrial Mfajrtha. Osaka represents a link between Japan mega cities such as Tokyo and other cities with old traditional Knara and Kyoto full of old castles and temples All those who wish to visit Kyoto and Nara from Tokyo it first traffic Osaka.

Is a city that does not belong to the current era was by any measure, Aftrq work, joy and entertainment here took a turn toward a different path of its own, can not any city of the largest cities in the world that matched the even London, and New York and Paris.

It is a city "Osaka" Japanese sun pulsating heart of the country and Mfajrtha, and the city that envy most famous cities in the world.

The city's infrastructure convergence of the imagination, but look like from another world managed scientific and technology fiction that excelled Aliapanaon in their application in everything, streets are "spun" in each other to form a wonderful cloth, even stands aghast and you see one of these streets, which passes through the one-storey building what !!

And going through hundreds of thousands of rare cars smoothly without having to noise or crowds or sounds a warning.

City and teeming urban artifacts unmatched between cylindrical buildings and other suspended in the air, and unique designs in which the Japanese excelled innovative.

The surprising that this city does not exceed fifty-year-old has been full of genocide in World War II when US forces proceeded to most neighborhoods land settlement, however, there remained some historical landmarks that survived the brutal destruction such as Osaka Castle.

The castle is surrounded by groves of trees.

After that reflect the main gate of the convergence of two guards wearing straw hats cylindrical in shape and paint brushes from the top, but unlike guards Downing Street or Red Square in Paris, you see them Menksa their heads humble and respectful to visitors.

In the inner courtyard of the castle Vetoagd number of samurai fighters dressed in traditional garb and armed with the famous swords. Their mission definition of tourists, especially Japanese samurai on the meaning and the way they lived their lives difficult in princes service and Ambraturie Japan over the decades.

Castle five Btwabgaha built of solid wood without being used in the construction process, even a handful of cement or stone, which already make it an architectural masterpiece due to their ability to withstand the time before the war and earthquakes, which is the other part in the destruction of some of the old castles in Japan. The castle was used in the former seat of the rulers of the city until it was converted by the Japanese government to the museum tells the story of the royal family in that era.

Five floors that speak through drawings and maquettes battles for months that have passed by Osaka and the daily lives of farmers and fishermen who first inhabited.

Castle also has a privileged position in the city of Osaka make them overlooking a large part of the western suburbs, Voagafh at the fifth floor allow the visitor to see the western part of the quietest city.

Entertainment in the heart of the city

The heart of the city, specifically the area of ​​Minami loud they are considered young Japanese Kiss, and especially young people who come daily to enjoy the afternoon after they have completed their arduous days in study and work.

There are huge numbers of entertainment such as restaurants, shops electronic games that fancy Aliapanaon in their design and despite a number of famous restaurants in the provision of seafood, but it was not the food savory reputation sized enjoyed by that restaurant but the ritual eating traditional Japanese style was already an unforgettable experience , especially that you had to eat rice with sticks while sitting on a wooden table at a height of no more than a few centimeters. Thus the Japanese were eating for thousands of years and in the evening you can walk around in modern markets of the city and the streets in a wonderful organization.

Some might say that the Japanese people have lost a lot of customs and traditions in a civilized western invasion.

It is true that the Japanese admitted some of Western civilization in their lives, but they excelled in turn been affected by it to their own advantage and we see evident in the music Presto type in the streets and even the phenomenon of singing and the way young people dress.

Whenever Minutes pass and watch the Japanese people Tzdadoajaba his dedication to his country and his commitment to the values ​​of work deemed holy people have a Japanese say that the Japanese people to create works not for something else. The meaning of that phrase and aware on the streets of Osaka in the late hours of the night. Where the train and sidewalks and markets teeming with men and women uniformed black bags returning from their work stations. The average hours of work between 17-18 hours a day in spite of the law determined by the Ministry of Labour and nine hours.

Large, but the competition for jobs in private sector work long hours to make something endearing to many, despite the social problems arising from it. But in the end, those Aljhodaljabbarh has made the advanced state of Japan for its peers in Ghosoun fifty years, Without hard work unfailingly to Japan amounted current rank which looks all the world like her to become a standard in that period.

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