Tourism Breaking News
The second edition of the Gulf Travel Show 2021 with Tourism Malaysia as diamond partner ended its first day with over 1,200 meetings and 800 visitors which included travel agents, tour operators, tourism boards, airlines, hotels, travel management companies, international agencies and media. Today, the final day of the show, promises to get bigger and better.
San Jeet, Director, DDP group in his welcome message says, “Although this is a virtual show our aim remains the same of connecting people, building relationships and helping them grow their business. We also have 50 industry leaders who are sharing their views on the future trends and the new business model.”
Some of the key highlights of the day included panel discussions with renowned personalities in the industry. Ambassador WTTC, Gerald Lawless, kicked off an insightful session on the New Era of hospitality with Raki Phillips – CEO RAKTDA, Tim Cordon – Area Senior Vice President Middle East and Africa Radisson Hotel Group, Marc Descrozaille COO – Middle East & Africa Region: Gulf (excl. KSA) and Sub-Saharan Africa Accor and Alexander Suski – Commercial and Business Development Director – ISHRAQ Dubai LLC.
Tourism Malaysia conducted two very interesting sessions about rediscovering their destination under two different topics. The first was Discover the Hidden Gems of Malaysia moderated by Razaidi Abd Rahim, Director, Tourism Malaysia India / Chennai with Thilakavathy Munusamy – Sales & Marketing Director -Legoland Malaysia Resort, Steve Woon, Senior Vice President – Sales & Marketing, Lexis Hotel Group and Yunus Sampeh, General Manager, Borneo Trails Tours and Travel. The second was based on Discover the Hidden Gems of Malaysia moderated by Amir Muhammad Hanif, Marketing Manager, Tourism Malaysia – Dubai Office with Sam Poh Choo, Director – Business Development & Marketing -The Taaras Beach and Spa Resort, Michael Schaer, General Manager – The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat and Emily Lim – Sales Director – Amazing Borneo Tours.
