The third edition of the most popular virtual trade show the Gulf Travel Show kicks off tomorrow 12th October at 10am UAE time until 4pm until 14th October 2021. It will be an opportunity once again to network for three whole days where partners from the Middle East will meet those from across the world. One of the key events amidst the networking will be the interesting panel discussions with experts from the industry. Finding out the countries or borders that are open, what new initiatives are taken to welcome tourists, for the first time cruise tourism and where it is headed after the pandemic as there has been an increase of bookings for the cruise industry which has always been a niche market, now more than ever they have seen the rise of bookings and the new trends in the industry. Space tourism is another subject which seem to grow very close to the heart of the Middle East, as the first astronaut mission from UAE was a success, more interest is gained in the space tourism initiatives and these findings will be shared. Networking with the trade One on one business meetings is the strength in the one of kind event in its third succession, this time too it promises to host buyers with their personalized timings. They will engage and network with partners from travel agents, tour operators, tourism boards, airlines, hotels, travel management companies, international agencies and media, the event has kept the momentum of the industry on a proactive level. The success of the first two editions in November 2020 and March 2021 subsequently, led to its third edition of the region’s most popular virtual …
Read More »Tourism Malaysia becomes the platinum sponsor for GTS 3.0
As the countdown begins for the third edition of the Gulf Travel Show, Malaysia pledges partnership as the platinum sponsors for the event. The Malaysia pavilion will include eleven partners, Langkawi development authority (LADA), Adya hotel Langkawi, Westin Langkawi resort and Spa, Dayang Bay Resort Langkawi, Panorama Langkawi Sdn Bhd, Rebak Island Resort, Tropical Charters Sdn Bhd, Berjaya Langkawi Resort, Naam Sdn Bhd, Mega Water Sports and Aloft Langkawi Pantai Tengah. The success of the first two editions in November 2020 and March 2021 subsequently, led to its third edition of the region’s most popular virtual event, the coveted Gulf Travel Show 2021. Recording over 50 exhibitors, 2,100 one-on-one meetings, 1,500 visitors which included travel agents, tour operators, tourism boards, airlines, hotels, travel management companies, international agencies and media, the event has kept the momentum of the industry on a proactive level. Special sessions with industry experts The third edition promises an exciting line up of experts from the fields of travel, aviation, and hospitality as they share their insightful views with engaging panel discussions. Space tourism has caught on the Middle East market with the first astronaut from the UAE and then the recent expedition by Jeff Bezos has created a new emerging trend. YouGov will be sharing the research and data of this new venture at one of the sessions at the Gulf Travel Show. Buyer programme The programme for hosted buyers is one of enthusiasm as each buyer has the opportunity to take one step further and secure their position to derive all pertinent information. Motivating engagement between the buyers and exhibitors, the leaderboard play a vital role in ensuring that the information is not just disseminated but …
Read More »Countdown begins for GTS 3.0
It is once again an exciting time as Middle East’s only virtual travel show is back with its third edition. Connecting the trade digitally, the Gulf Travel Show will introduce new features in this edition including a day focused only on buyers from Saudi Arabia. Partnering for the third edition, HE Khalid Jasim Al Midfa, Chairman of the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority commented: “The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority is looking forward to participating in the upcoming Gulf Travel Show 2021, an event that complements our commitment to positioning Sharjah as the ideal global destination for family holidaymakers, while also emphasizing the emirate’s status as a well-known cultural hub for historical and natural heritage. The Gulf Travel Show is an ideal platform to forge new collaborations while showcasing the emirate’s dedication to moving forward safely and successfully after the events of Covid-19 and highlighting Sharjah’s many new projects and attractions as well as our beautiful beaches, museums, wildlife reserves and other favorite destinations.” The Gulf Travel Show 3.0 announced that there will be a special day dedicated to VIP buyers from the region and a day focused to the kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Back with its third edition on popular demand, Gulf Travel Show promises to be bigger and better with focused prescheduled meetings. SanJeet, Director, Gulf Travel Show shared, “the success of the first two editions in November 2020 and March 2021, led to its third edition of the Gulf Travel Show 3.0. We are making this edition unique from the earlier editions hence we are launching for the first time a special day dedicated to buyers from the kingdom of Saudi Arabia to meet with …
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