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The much awaited Gulf Travel Show (GTS), the perfect platform to meet and greet industry partners in virtual space will take place on March 31 and April 1 2021. Last November the first edition received a tremendous positive impact from the industry partners as they were provided the opportunity to network with partners from across the globe which targets the Middle East as one of their source markets. You can save your space today, Contact: crisna@ddppl.com +971 55 470 4200; sonia.butalia@ddppl.com +91 96503 11774; nikhil.jeet@ddppl.co It concluded with 40 plus exhibitors, 6000 one-to-one meetings, and 2,500 visitors from 59 countries which included travel agents, tour operators, tourism boards, airlines, hotels, travel management companies and international agencies. Local and international industry leaders attracted viewers with their insightful and engaging panel discussions. The hosted buyer programme along with the leader board motivated buyers to have meetings till the late hour. GTS with its proprietary exhibition software will help you recover, rebuild and reimagine relationships and products. Our first edition which concluded with great success was an affirmation of the need of the hour for the travel fraternity to ensure they maintain their connections and proactively search for new connections and/or partners that will help them grow their business help grow their brand and build long-term profitable business connections. At the onset of the first virtual event, we provided the platform which depicted that of a real live event, with our state of the art technology. As you enter the event, you were transported to the venue with a very easy to manage menu that enabled you to really enjoy the event without any hassle. The hosted buyers had the opportunity to earn …

It is time to find out about the virtual roadshow that connects all partners in the travel fraternity for two whole days of networking with one another. Keep the dates free March 31 and April 1, 2021 for one of the most important events of the year. If you want to be an Exhibitor, this is the perfect time to speak to the team and save your spot. If you are a National Tourism Organisation, hotels or resorts, Tour Operators and DMC’s, Technology Companies,  Airlines, Cruises, Car rental companies, Attractions and Insurance Companies. The first-ever virtual event in the region, the Gulf Travel Show 2020 concluded on 22nd and 23rd November 2020 with 40 plus exhibitors, 6000 one-to-one meetings, and 2,500 visitors from 59 countries which included travel agents, tour operators, tourism boards, airlines, hotels, travel management companies and international agencies.Local and international industry leaders attracted viewers with their insightful and engaging panel discussions. The hosted buyer programme along with the leader board motivated buyers to have meetings till late.

Seychelles strengthens its relationships with Middle Eastern travel trade partners through the Seychelles Tourism Board’s (STB) participation in the first virtual Gulf Travel Show on November 23 and 24th, 2020. The two-day virtual event united around 2,500 participants joining in from 59 countries across the globe, with the Middle East Seychelles Tourism Board Office representing the island destination in networking and paving a path towards the recovery of the tourism industry. The first virtual edition of the GTS used an impressive and user-friendly platform which displayed the convention centre, a virtual hall, auditorium, and exhibition hall, creating an immersive virtual experience. Amongst the 40 exhibitors was the STB Team, who kept visitors updated about the destination, the latest safety measures and products. Whilst visiting these virtual booths, visitors also met with the representatives and had access to essential documents and videos. The virtual show’s gamified system fostered a dynamic atmosphere with the leader board encouraging visitors to participate in the different talks and to connect with the exhibitors. Insightful and engaging panel discussions, including an explanation of trends defined by technology companies, led by local and international industry leaders drew in visitors. Representing STB at the event was Ahmed Fathallah, member of the STB Dubai Team, who said “This show brought together industry experts, world-class speakers and attendees from across the region all under one virtual roof. STOME will continue to take part in these regional activities to continue to spearhead the gradual restart of the tourism industry. We will always be here for our trade partners and continue to offer and extend the assistance that we can give.” Hosted by TravTalk Middle East, the Gulf Travel Show provided a …

With just one day to go, the Gulf Travel Show will be a key platform that will re-connect the travel, tourism and hospitality industry together for two days on November 23-24, 10am to 4pm UAE time. The event comprise 40 of the most proactive tourism boards, hotel chains and travel agencies from the GCC and around the globe. Hala Matar Choufany – President MEA & South Asia, shared, “Gulf Travel Show is a great platform that will help us connect with the leaders in the tourism industry and exchange knowledge with key stakeholders. By having access to pre-scheduled meetings, instant networking and 1-1 video calls, it will be easier to connect with the conference attendees and other exhibitors to exchange knowledge and introduce HVS Middle East & Africa. HVS brochure, experience list of previous projects, publications.”

For the first time the travel fraternity from across the globe will gather virtually to network at the Gulf Travel Show and connect with their current partners and meet up with new clients over two days on November 23-24, 2020 from 10am to 4pm UAE time. It is not just a key networking event but also an opportunity for you to listen to some of the key speakers from across the globe sharing their new strategies, most recent findings and the various research and data that has been developed to ensure that the industry has all the necessary guidelines and support to move further. Partners from the tourism boards are planning their new strategies for next summer, hospitality brands are assuring the safety standards and borders are now opening at a slow yet steady pace. So if you want to equip yourself with the relevant information and keep your clients in the loop to what is really happening and the way forward to grow your business, attend the Gulf Travel show. It promises an experience which will be unique to further your network and strengthen your business.

Don’t miss out on an excellent line up of speakers at the Gulf Travel Show on November 23-24, 2020 from 10am to 4pm. Travel contributes nearly 11% of GDP in the region and hospitality has over 700,000 jobs that needs to stay on to provide an amazing experience whilst driving businesses to the next level. Re-focus on corporate travel In the GCC region inter-GCC travel for various businesses is an utmost important agenda every year. Former CEO of Jumeirah Group and Ambassador for WTTC Gerald Lawless will be joined by an expert panel comprising Anita Mandiratta, special advisor to the Secretary General UNWTO, Ross Veitch Co-Founder and CEO Wego and Adel Mardini Founder CEO of Jetex. Re-imagine travel Will we look at a new era of the travel industry? Being optimistic about the future, travel will need a new face hence Roxana Nicolescu, Brand Marketing Director Wego speaks with three experts in their field about the new initiatives taken for travel. Listen to GB Srithar, Regional Director – India, Middle East & South Asia (IMESA) – Singapore Tourism Board, Yamina Sofo – Director, Sales & Marketing – German National Tourist Office, Gulf countries and Stewart Smith – Director EMEA Sojern as they share details of how travel will resume again. Re-engage with numbers TravTalk has been in the forefront of information for the travel trade with various initiatives to ensure the industry stays positive in this time of uncertainty. Group CEO of Durga Das Publications San Jeet will have a tête-à-tête with Hala Matar Choufany; President – Middle East and Africa – HVS about the real big picture. Dealing with the now normal Jamal Abdulnazar; CEOCozmo Travel will host three …

The Gulf Travel Show to be held on November 23-24, 2020 will be a key initiative which will provide the industry leaders, stakeholders and partners an opportunity to network and re-connect over two days and re-think, re-strategise their plans for 2021. Tourism Malaysia will be presenting their destination with some of the key partners over the two days and invite all partners to visit their corner to re-learn, re-discover, re-strengthen the ties to ensure a smooth transition when it will be time for international travellers to resume their journeys. Keeping the trade and partners updated Shahrin Mokhtar – Director Tourism Malaysia-Dubai said, “Tourism Malaysia is always keen to present in international travel shows and business platforms to showcase what Malaysia offer for tourists, and also to give opportunity for Malaysian industry players to meet potential travel trade partners. Gulf Travel Show is considered one of the important business platforms especially during the COVID-19 pandemic where quality buyers can meet Malaysia hotels & tour operators for future business cooperation and partnerships.” Leisure holidays and M!CE offerings Fatmawati Mohamed Nor – Managing Director – JF Holidays SDN BHD – Malaysia said, “We believe Gulf Travel Show is an excellent platform to market Malaysia as Holiday & M!CE destination. With huge demand for leisure, business and meetings, Gulf Travel Show would be able to bring Malaysia further into the Gulf market. International trade show event would open up the opportunity and connecting the tourism players.” Efficient networking session Zulkifli Rahman – Director of Sales &Marketing – The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi said, “As a platform to reach out and meet virtually new travel partners as well as maintaining existing fruitful relationship with our existing travel …

The much awaited Gulf Travel Show just closed 40 exhibitors for its maiden virtual event on November 23-24, 2020. If you still haven’t registered as a buyer or as media, this is the last chance to register and walk away with amazing Amazon vouchers. Over the past many months we were able to sit back, re-think our plans going forward. The world has been brought closer together virtually connecting people from across the globe. At the Gulf Travel Show we continue to connect with people to ensure that they get even closer to new clients with access to technology. At physical events you are limited with time to meet your potential buyers but at a virtual event you can tailor make your plans and meet the important clients that you would select as each exhibitor and buyer are given their own personal contact that would walk you through every step of the way. Sharjah Commerce and Tourism development authority (SCTDA), Ras al khaimah tourism development authority (RAKTDA), German National Tourist Office (GNTO), Korea National Tourist Office, Tourism Malaysia Dubai are some of the key tourism boards that can share their insights on their outlook and proactive measures that has worked out really well for the industry and continue to do so as they understand the potential for travel. For the first time in many years, travellers are able to access a lot of information in the comfort of their own home.

As the countdown has begun, new partners have joined the Gulf Travel Show to exhibit their destinations on November 23-24, 2020. One of the most important aspects in travel and tourism is to keep the consumer informed of all the measures and important regulations of each destination as many await to travel once the borders open up. One of the most proactive destinations Singapore tourism board partnered with the Gulf Travel Show as they want to keep the trade informed of the many measures undertaken to ensure safety, high hygiene standards and security for the travellers. Beverly Au Yong, Area Director, Singapore Tourism Board, Middle East share the importance of being part of the most important virtual travel show in the destination. “The Gulf Travel Show gives us an opportunity to strengthen our existing partnerships and look out for new opportunities that will come our way at this networking event. This show also allows to us to maintain our presence in the region by giving as a chance to showcase latest developments in Singapore. We aim to share the key initiatives that Singapore has taken to make travelling safe once the borders are open for international visitors. Additionally, buyers and other visitors will be able to download e- brochures and destination update documents from Singapore Tourism Board.”

Gulf Travel Show on November 23-24, 2020 is the new way to re-connect and re-strategise your goals for 2021. Lockdown brought in a new line of potential business to many across the globe, the short term hiccups gives way to long term strategy that will help you see beyond and create a much bigger picture for the future. Tap all the markets that you didn’t meet before at physical events over the years, the new line of technology has set the bar way high for any potential business to take it to the top. Re-think the way you did business before, re-set your mind to increase your potential and aim higher than before as the resources are just a key away. It is a virtual event which caters to the trade and understands the importance of opportunities. As a tourism board, travel fraternity, attraction, hotel, tour operator or any other entities in the industry understand that today it is key to keep the customers informed of the new laws and regulations. Hence the event also promises a great line up of speakers that would give you an insight on what’s current across the Middle East and around the globe whilst ensuring that you have the time to re-connect with your existing partners and connect with some new clients. So, speak to the team and partner with the Gulf Travel Show Today!