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Hamilton Spectator
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Hamilton Spectator
Up in the air and behind the scenes of Niagara 5000
Strapped into a Cirrus SR22T, The Lake Report lifted off from Niagara District Airport yesterday to get a preview of the luxury experience coming to Niagara-on-the-Lake this August. The smooth ride offered a striking aerial view of the town's vineyards, waterways and the airport's 5,000-foot runway that gave Niagara 5000 its name. Dubbed as North America's most exclusive automotive and aviation showcase, Niagara 5000 touches down Aug. 7 to 9 with supercars, test drives, personal aviation showcases and luxury-focused activities. McMaster Children's Hospital is this year's primary charitable partner. The airport will shut down on Saturday, Aug. 9 and transform into what event founder Alana Hurov describes as an 'epic party.' 'It's the star of the show, really,' she said. Blending showcases of personal aviation and supercars with sips of Niagara's top wine, 'The Hangar Experience' will run from 1 to 5 p.m. inside a private airport hangar, with a private party in the terminal. Personal aviation company Cirrus Aircraft — the event's personal aviation sponsor — will offer a showcase of its SR Series and Vision Jet. Ryan Isaac, regional sales director for Canada, will be on site with the Cirrus team. Tickets for the airport experience are $350 per person and guests must be 19 or older. Some sponsors will be offered demo rides and others may request one, though spots are limited. 'It's kind of cool to bring Niagara-on-the-Lake and the specialty that it has — in terms of the hotel business and the tourism business and the wineries — and then bringing the lifestyle of the high-end cars, planes and travel,' said Isaac. 'Just a neat kind of exposure.' Hurov initially advertised the jet showcase without a specific aviation partner in mind, until Cirrus reached out and the partnership quickly took flight. Isaac said supercars and private jets are a natural pairing, with similar target audiences. In a town like NOTL, he said, the appeal of personal aviation is all about lifestyle. 'If (NOTL) is your home, you've got a great airport here,' he said. 'You've got all of the facilities, like a modern terminal.' Cirrus specializes in personal aviation designed for individual or family travel and small business use. The company offers flight training through its Cirrus Approach program. 'You can have your own plane,' said Isaac. 'Something that opens up a completely different lifestyle.' 'You can explore and go places on your own.' Once turned into an upscale lounge, the hangar will be filled with the sounds of live music and entertainment, food and wine pairings from local wineries, breweries and restaurants, and displays of rare hypercars and supercars, with information sessions. Amongst a cigar lounge and other offerings and lounges at the airport, guests can take part in boutique shopping, view floral displays by top Niagara designers and participate in a golf activation with Peninsula Lakes Golf Club. A golf cart will take guests from the terminal to the hangar and free shuttle service will run from Hilton and Embassy Suites in Niagara Falls. One shuttle will depart from 124 on Queen. Black car service is also available for a fee through Coventry. Thursday, Aug. 7 will feature a welcome reception at Margaritaville Cafe in Niagara Falls, a kick-off party at STK Steakhouse, and a lit-up Niagara Falls in Rolls-Royce purple. The next day will be packed with a supercar and kids festival in support of MacKids, the Hagerty supercar parade and cruise, a 'wine and wheels' day-long tour option, and a Casino Royale gala at Fallsview Casino. The party continues at the Hilton, the event's official after-party destination, all three nights at 9 p.m. 'Essentially, we're taking over the whole region,' said Hurov. Event details, including times, ticket prices and package information, are available at . For aviation-related inquiries, contact Isaac at risaac@ . paigeseburn@ Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .


Web Release
5 days ago
- Business
- Web Release
NEP Group Appoints Waleed Isaac as President of NEP Middle East and Asia
(BUSINESS WIRE)– NEP Group, the world's most trusted media services partner for producers of live sport and entertainment, announced today that Waleed Isaac will join the company on 1 August as President for NEP's expanding Middle East and Asia region. An accomplished, results-oriented leader, Mr. Isaac brings a wealth of expertise to the company as it continues to grow and invest in the region to support broadcasters, sports leagues, rightsholders and content producers of local and global major broadcast productions and live events. Based in Dubai, he brings deep experience with both market and cultural insights from his work across the Middle East, India and Singapore, as well as internationally in cities ranging from Atlanta to London to Paris, along with many others. Mr. Isaac is fluent in three languages: English, Arabic and French. Prior to joining NEP, Waleed Isaac has spent his 30+-year career working in complex industries like large-scale events, energy, infrastructure and oil & gas with global corporations including GE, BrandSafway, and, most recently, Loxam Group, where he has served as Regional COO for the Middle East since 2022. He has worked with several businesses that support the media industry. An electrical engineer by training and an MBA, Mr. Isaac's experience encompasses an understanding of both the operational and commercial sides of business. Martin Stewart, CEO of NEP, said: 'I couldn't be more pleased that Waleed has accepted the role of President for our growing Middle East and Asia region, and that he will oversee our teams based in the UAE, KSA, India and Singapore. He brings a tremendous level of executive leadership experience and understanding of the region, which will be instrumental as we seek to drive sustainable, profitable growth through technological innovation, operational excellence, and strong relationships.' Waleed Isaac said: 'I am thrilled to join NEP as we continue to build upon the momentum and investment we have made across the region. I've been listening to the market and am very much looking forward to bringing NEP's tailored, cutting-edge solutions and expertise to our customers to meet their unique needs. I will also be focused on empowering and resourcing our teams as I begin my new role, so our people continue to deliver at the highest level for our customers. 'It's an exciting time to be a part of this growth journey and to join the best team in the business.' Upon his official start, Mr. Isaac will join the NEP Media Services Executive Team, and he will spend his first months getting to know NEP's teams as well as meeting with key customers. In September, he will join the NEP global team at the IBC Show in Amsterdam. For more information about NEP, visit


Campaign ME
6 days ago
- Business
- Campaign ME
Waleed Isaac to join NEP Group as President for Middle East, Asia
NEP Group has appointed Waleed Isaac to join the company as President for its operations in the Middle East and Asia regions. Isaac will start his new role on 1 August, bringing a wealth of expertise to the company as it aims to grow and invest in the region to support broadcasters, sports leagues, rights holders and content producers of local and global major broadcast productions and live events. 'I couldn't be more pleased that Waleed has accepted the role of President for our growing Middle East and Asia region, and that he will oversee our teams based in the UAE, KSA, India and Singapore,' said Martin Stewart, CEO of NEP. 'He brings a tremendous level of executive leadership experience and understanding of the region, which will be instrumental as we seek to drive sustainable, profitable growth through technological innovation, operational excellence, and strong relationships.' Based in Dubai, his experience covers both market and cultural insights from his work across the Middle East, India and Singapore, as well as internationally in cities ranging from Atlanta to London to Paris, along with many others. His previous work has included industries such as energy, infrastructure and oil and gas alongwith global corporations such as GE, BrandSafway, and, most recently, Loxam Group, where he served as Regional COO for the Middle East since 2022. He has also worked with businesses that support the media industry. 'I am thrilled to join NEP as we continue to build upon the momentum and investment we have made across the region,' Isaac said on his appointment. 'I've been listening to the market and am very much looking forward to bringing NEP's tailored, cutting-edge solutions and expertise to our customers to meet their unique needs.' He also said he will focus on 'empowering and resourcing our teams as I begin my new role, so our people continue to deliver at the highest level for our customers.' An electrical engineer by training and an MBA, NEP Group claims Isaac's experience encompasses an understanding of both the operational and commercial sides of business. He is fluent in three languages: English, Arabic and French. Upon his official start, Isaac will join the NEP Media Services Executive Team, and he will spend his first months getting to know NEP's teams as well as meeting with key customers. In September, he will join the NEP global team at the IBC Show in Amsterdam.


Business Wire
6 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
NEP Group Appoints Waleed Isaac as President of NEP Middle East and Asia
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- NEP Group, the world's most trusted media services partner for producers of live sport and entertainment, announced today that Waleed Isaac will join the company on 1 August as President for NEP's expanding Middle East and Asia region. An accomplished, results-oriented leader, Mr. Isaac brings a wealth of expertise to the company as it continues to grow and invest in the region to support broadcasters, sports leagues, rightsholders and content producers of local and global major broadcast productions and live events. Based in Dubai, he brings deep experience with both market and cultural insights from his work across the Middle East, India and Singapore, as well as internationally in cities ranging from Atlanta to London to Paris, along with many others. Mr. Isaac is fluent in three languages: English, Arabic and French. Prior to joining NEP, Waleed Isaac has spent his 30+-year career working in complex industries like large-scale events, energy, infrastructure and oil & gas with global corporations including GE, BrandSafway, and, most recently, Loxam Group, where he has served as Regional COO for the Middle East since 2022. He has worked with several businesses that support the media industry. An electrical engineer by training and an MBA, Mr. Isaac's experience encompasses an understanding of both the operational and commercial sides of business. Martin Stewart, CEO of NEP, said: 'I couldn't be more pleased that Waleed has accepted the role of President for our growing Middle East and Asia region, and that he will oversee our teams based in the UAE, KSA, India and Singapore. He brings a tremendous level of executive leadership experience and understanding of the region, which will be instrumental as we seek to drive sustainable, profitable growth through technological innovation, operational excellence, and strong relationships.' Waleed Isaac said: 'I am thrilled to join NEP as we continue to build upon the momentum and investment we have made across the region. I've been listening to the market and am very much looking forward to bringing NEP's tailored, cutting-edge solutions and expertise to our customers to meet their unique needs. I will also be focused on empowering and resourcing our teams as I begin my new role, so our people continue to deliver at the highest level for our customers. 'It's an exciting time to be a part of this growth journey and to join the best team in the business.' Upon his official start, Mr. Isaac will join the NEP Media Services Executive Team, and he will spend his first months getting to know NEP's teams as well as meeting with key customers. In September, he will join the NEP global team at the IBC Show in Amsterdam. For more information about NEP, visit About NEP NEP is the world's most trusted media services partner for live sports and entertainment. With a global network of experts, cutting-edge technology, and an expansive portfolio of customer-driven, innovative solutions, we empower our customers to tell their stories in breakthrough ways. Headquartered in the United States and with operations in 25 countries, we've supported thousands of major productions and events on every continent with excellence and reliability. See how we bring content to life at


Broadcast Pro
6 days ago
- Business
- Broadcast Pro
NEP Group names Waleed Isaac President of Middle East and Asia
Isaac is expected to join the NEP global team at the IBC Show in Amsterdam this September. Ahead of the official announcement, BroadcastPro ME has learnt that global media technology giant NEP Group has appointed Waleed Isaac as President of the Middle East and Asia region, effective 1 August. Based in Dubai, Isaac brings more than 30 years of leadership experience and will oversee NEP's operations in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, India and Singapore. Fluent in English, Arabic and French, Isaac has worked extensively across the Middle East, India and Singapore, as well as globally in cities including Atlanta, London and Paris. His career spans major sectors such as large-scale events, energy, infrastructure and oil and gas, with leadership roles at global firms like GE, BrandSafway, and most recently Loxam Group, where he served as Regional COO for the Middle East since 2022. Along the way, he has worked with companies serving the media and broadcasting industry. Trained as an electrical engineer and holding an MBA, Isaac brings an understanding of operational and commercial dynamics. Speaking about Isaac's appointment, Martin Stewart, CEO of NEP, said: 'I couldn't be more pleased that Waleed has accepted the role of President for our growing Middle East and Asia region, and that he will oversee our teams based in the UAE, KSA, India and Singapore. He brings a tremendous level of executive leadership experience and understanding of the region, which will be instrumental as we seek to drive sustainable, profitable growth through technological innovation, operational excellence, and strong relationships.' Waleed Isaac added: 'I am thrilled to join NEP as we continue to build upon the momentum and investment we have made across the region. I've been listening to the market and am very much looking forward to bringing NEP's tailored, cutting-edge solutions and expertise to our customers to meet their unique needs. I will also be focused on empowering and resourcing our teams as I begin my new role, so our people continue to deliver at the highest level for our customers. 'It's an exciting time to be a part of this growth journey and to join the best team in the business.' Upon taking up his role, Isaac will join the NEP Media Services Executive Team and spend his first months engaging with NEP's regional teams and key clients. He is also expected to join the NEP global team at the IBC Show in Amsterdam this September.