Once again, Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DCTM) will have a strong presence on its stand ME2000, which will host more than 60 co-participants.
The DTCM will be showcasing developments such as the Dubai Metro and the world’s tallest building, the new Burj Dubai, which will house the world’s first Armani hotel.
Hotel group Rotana (GV5800), which opened its third property in Beirut this month, will be hoping to capitalise on the increased interest in travel to Lebanon and showcasing its recently opened hotels in Abu Dhabi, Syria and Saudi Arabia.
The Yemen Ministry of Tourism (ME4700) will have its strongest ever presence at World Travel Market (WTM) this year in a bid to boost visitors and highlight its fourth site to be given UNESCO World Heritage Site status, the Socotra Archipelago.
Visitors to the Jordan Tourism Board stand (ME3000) will be left in no doubt that there is a lot more to the country than Petra, such as the Roman ruins at Jerash, the stunning desertscapes of Wadi Rum, and the booming Red Sea resort of Aqaba. Plus, each day agents can win a place on a 2010 fam trip to the country.
Drop by the Oman Ministry of Tourism stand (ME3960) to hear about its ambitious growth plans for the meetings, incentives, conferences and events market backed by hotel and resort developments. Other key events will be the opening of Oman’s first opera house, on November 18, and its plans for hosting the Asian Beach Games next December.
Over on the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism stand (ME1700), the main buzz will be around the 33rd America’s Cup sailing competition that the emirate is set to host next February.
On the aviation front, Emirates (ME2500) will be showcasing its new flights to India, and recently launched routes to Africa and the Indian Ocean. Alternatively, drop by Etihad Airways’ (ME1600) stand to find about its new Diamond first-class suites and try out its business-class seats.
