Dubai to have strong presence at two international travel exhibitions

Participation in major trade exhibitions and overseas promotions are vital to Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM)'s campaign to strengthen emirate's foothold in the global tourism market.

DTCM pavilion at a previous exhibition.

This week, the department will showcase Dubai's tourism facilities at two leading international travel exhibitions – EMITT-2005 in Istanbul and Travel World-2005 in Mumbai, India. These exhibitions will offer DTCM an opportunity to network with the local travel trade and present a strong case for Dubai to be included in local travel agents' itinerary. This year, DTCM is participating in 31 exhibitions and conducting 12 road shows across the world to strengthen Dubai's image in the global tourism industry. EMITT-2005 (East Mediterranean Travel and Tourism Exhibition) is one the largest in that region, and attracted an average of 100,000 visitors last year. This year, the show will take place over a 20,000 square metre area, featuring more than 1000 exhibitors from over 50 countries. The show is being held between February 24 and 27. The department's co-participants at the show include Desert Link Tourism, Net Group of Companies, Desert Adventures Tourism, Alpha tours, Knight Tours, Sun & Sand Hotel Dubai, Sofitel City Center Hotel and Residence, Bin Majid Tours, Planet Travels Tours and Cargo, Dubai Marine Beach Resort & Spa, Coral Deira Dubai, Oasis Adventure, Accor Hotels World Trade Centre and Gulliver's Travel Associates. The department is also participating with a 49-square-metre stand at the Travel World 2005 to be held from February 24 to 27. The exhibition is South Asia's largest Business-to-Business tourism forum and features over 200 domestic and international exhibitors. The DTCM co-participants at the show are Desert Link Tourism, Grand Hyatt Dubai, Lama Desert Tours & Cruises, Seaview Hotel, Gulliver's Travel Associates, Oasis Adventures, Accor Hotels World Trade Centre, Arabian Dream Tours and Hotel Inter-Continental Dubai. Due to its proximity and strong trade ties, India is an important source market for Dubai's tourism industry.