The Arabian Travel Market – the Middle East’s premier travel and tourism show which gets under way at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre (DICEC) today – is expected to feature some 2,600 exhibitors from 64 countries, marking a 24 per cent increase over last year.
Andalusia tempts the big spenders
The aim of the Andalusian delegation – with representatives from the public and private sector – is to promote the region as a luxury tourist destination and target the high spenders, with special emphasis on nautical activities, health and beauty, cuisine, golf, and shopping, without forgetting cultural activities and the region’s monuments, both firm favourites with Arab visitors.
Exhibitor and visitor feedback prompts changes
"Arabian Travel Market 2007 has been re-engineered, incorporating changes prompted by exhibitor and visitor feedback," said Tom Nutley, Chairman, Reed Travel Exhibitions (RTE), organiser of the event.
Arabian Travel Market 2007 - the 14th in the annual series – will occupy 24,600 square metres, up 11 per cent on last year, and will showcase a host of initiatives including an expanded seminar programme, an upgraded media centre, and a new dedicated area for tourism developments.
Nine first-time exhibitors
At this year’s show there are 116 new exhibiting companies from 34 countries, including first-time representations from China, Croatia, Macau, Palestine, Peru, Ras Al Khaimah, Swaziland, Taiwan and Zimbabwe. Arabian Travel Market also marks Visit Palestine’s global exhibition debut.
