The U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council is pleased to invite you to an exclusive luncheon and panel highlighting the U.A.E.’s vibrant hospitality & tourism sector in the Colonnade Room of the St. Regis Hotel, Houston, Texas. Panelists include representatives from:
Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority
Embassy of the United Arab Emirates
Emirates Airlines
Etihad Airways
Jumeirah Group
Viceroy Hotel Group
Please RSVP to Mr. Colin Rutherford at crutherford@usuaebusiness.org or call +1 202 863 7285 to confirm your attendance.
About Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority:
Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority was established in 2004 under the Government of Abu Dhabi’s economic diversification strategy. The authority has wide-ranging responsibilities for the development and promotion of the emirate’s tourism industry and international positioning as a world-class destination of distinction. For more information please visit www.visitabudhabi.ae.
About the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates:
The UAE is a source of stability, tolerance, innovation, and growth in the Arabian Gulf and around the globe. The UAE and United States are reliable allies, with shared security and economic interests including enhancing stability and security in the Arabian Gulf and the broader Middle East; ensuring reliable energy supplies to world markets, encouraging global free trade and investment; and confronting terrorism and extremism in the region and the world. Since its establishment many years ago, the Embassy in Washington has been an important resource to strengthen and deepen the already excellent relationship between the UAE and the US. For more information please visit: www.uae-embassy.org.
About Emirates Airlines:
Established in 1985, Emirates’ goal is quality, not quantity, and in the years since taking their first steps onto the regional travel scene, Emirates has evolved in to a globally influential travel and tourism conglomerate known the world over for their commitment to the highest standards of quality in every aspect of their business. With a fleet of more than 190 aircraft, Emirates currently flies to over 120 destinations in more than 60 countries around the world, and their network is expanding constantly. Over 1,000 Emirates flights depart Dubai each week on their way to destinations on six continents. For more information please visit: www.emirates.com.
About Etihad Airways:
Etihad Airways, the National Airline of the United Arab Emirates based in Abu Dhabi currently serves 86 destinations in 56 countries including Chicago, New York, Washington DC, and Toronto, with a fleet of 77 aircraft, and 90 more on order. Etihad carried over 10 million passengers in 2012, driven by record seat factors, and has flown 1.5 million passengers to and from the US since commencing services to New York in 2006, and to Chicago in 2009. Etihad’s Inspired Service concept promises a touch of inspiration every step of the way, offering every guest remarkable service throughout their journey. From the dedicated attention of Pearl Business Class Food & Beverage Managers recruited from the finest restaurants around the world, to luxurious private Diamond First Class Suites, Etihad promises to offer every guest an inspiring and unforgettable journey. The World is our home, you are our Guest. For more information please visit www.etihadairways.com.
About Jumeirah Group:
Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts are regarded as among the most luxurious and innovative in the world and have won numerous international travel and tourism awards. The company was founded in 1997 with the aim to become a hospitality industry leader through establishing a world class portfolio of luxury hotels and resorts. Building on this success, in 2004 Jumeirah Group became a member of Dubai Holding – a collection of leading Dubai-based businesses and projects – in line with a new phase of growth and development for the Group. For more information please visit: www.jumeirah.com.
About the Viceroy Hotel Group:
Viceroy Hotel Group delivers one-of-a-kind lifestyle experiences that bring together provocative design and intuitive service in sought-after locations. Signature brand amenities and services created for the diverse business and leisure guests include dynamic dining venues featuring world-class culinary talents and destination spas specializing in health, fitness and beauty. Current properties include hotels and resorts in Abu Dhabi, Anguilla, Beverly Hills, Maldives, Miami, New York, Palm Springs, Riviera Maya, San Francisco, Santa Monica, Snowmass, St. Lucia and Zihuatanejo with forthcoming openings in New York, Istanbul and Bodrum, Turkey. For more information please visit www.viceroyhotelgroup.com.
About the U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council:
The U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council is a progressive business advocacy organization solely committed to advancing the trade and commercial relationship between the United States and United Arab Emirates. The U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council provides its diverse membership unparalleled access to senior decision makers in business and government in the U.A.E. and in the U.S. The Business Council actively works to ensure that the U.S. and U.A.E. remain attractive destinations for foreign direct investment by conducting effective policy advocacy, undertaking various trade promotion initiatives, providing ongoing updates on the business climate in both countries, and helping develop strategic relationships between U.S. and U.A.E. business and government officials. For more information please visit: www.usuaebusiness.org.
