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SHOWFLOOR PERSPECTIVE
The Arabian Travel Market show daily took to the exhibition floor on day three to find out what exhibitors are showcasing and their focus for the final day
SAMI NASSER Vice president
Sofitel Middle East, Africa and Indian Ocean This is the second time Sofitel has exhibited at Arabian Travel Market. It's very important for us to be here as it gives us the chance to meet owners, clients and the media.
People are asking about our existing property, Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah Beach, as well as our new properties which are due to open soon. We have two opening in Dubai one on The Palm and another on Sheikh Zayed Road and another on the Corniche in Abu Dhabi. In addition, we have also recently opened a property in Bahrain.
RUSSELL LOUGHLAND Director of sales and marketing
THE YAS HOTEL Our purpose for being here is to deliver Yas Island as a destination with a multi- tude of experience opportunities for all ages, cultures and demographics, as much as a destination for corporate and business travel. On Yas Island, there are spas, adrenaline activities such as Formula One, rollercoasters at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, world-class golf at Yas Links, go karting, drag racing and some of the best cuisine in the UAE as well as luxury hotels.
PAVLA BLAZKOVA Trade fairs manager
CZECH TOURISM The show has been successful for us. We've had lots of visitors, many of them quality people, handing over business cards and making contact with us. Consumers should visit our stand on Day Four to find out about the destination. The Czech Republic is an interesting country and offers something different. Prague is beautiful and has a nice old centre. I hope we and our 17 co-exhibitors can provide visitors with lots of information about attractions.
KAOUTAR RIDOUANE Senior sales manager
BRIDGESTREET
We offer residences, serviced apartments and suites in France. If visitors are interested in France as destination they should decide on their accommodation before Ramadan and our offerings might present another option.
Consumers can speak to us directly and then book through a travel operator. Arabian Travel Market has been successful. The first day was a little bit quiet, but Day Two and Day Three were very busy. I'm sure we'll do lots of business.
SIDNEY LINHARES Director
SOUTH AMERICA GROUP Visitors should stop by our stand to find out about South America, an exciting and attractive destination, which is now much easier to reach with Emirates Airline flying direct from Dubai to Sao Paulo and Qatar Airways direct from Doha to Sao Paulo and Buenos Aires. There is an increasing number of
Middle Eastern tour operators and travel agents promoting South America as a new destination so there is more interest in the destination than before. Argentina and Brazil are rich in culture and nightlife0.
BHARAT ATREE AND
TEJINDER GREWAL Managing director and director
CAPER TRAVEL COMPANY PVT. LTD It's our first time exhibiting at Arabian Travel Market. We want to give something new and interesting. Our products are unique in terms of the destinations we offer and the way in which we put together the itineraries. It's not the usual stuff.
We have good products with added supplements. We decided to exhibit this year because business was starting to trickle in from the Gulf. We already attend other big industry shows so it was a natural step to come here too. It's a brilliant platform to say 'here we are!'
BHARAT BASNET Founder
THE EXPLORE NEPAL GROUP People want to find out about different destinations. They can get all the information they need here about Nepal and educate themselves. Nepal is new to a lot of people especially from this region. The country offers adventure in the form of trekking and river rafting. It also home to historic, cultural sites and lots wildlife, especially birds. There is a real interest here in Nepal.
It is my first time exhibiting at the show and I definitely want to come back next year.
MOHAMMED ABDOH Corporate senior sales manager
RETAJ HOTELS & HOSPITALITY We are based in Qatar, a country that is booming. Everyone is looking to come here especially since it was announced that Qatar would be hosting the 2020 World Cup. The destination offers good shopping, desert activities, spas, restaurants and watersports. My company is promoting the four existing hotels in Qata and the two that will be open by the end of 2011.
We are also promoting a new hotel on Moroni Island in Africa close to Kenya.
ANJALIE KAMATH Sales manager leisure
HOTEL JAL TOWER DUBAI We opened the Hotel JAL Tower Dubai on 15 December and we want to build awareness of the property here at Arabian Travel Market. The hotel is only five months old so we want to introduce its outlets to people. The show has been great. We've been talking to lots of tour operators and travel agents from around the world about the hotel. On Day Four we will get to tell residents of Dubai about it too. We will definitely exhibit again next year.
TAREK SELEEM Sales manager international sales
THE REZIDOR HOTEL GROUP We are looking forward to Day Four of Arabian Travel Market as it will allow us to meet the consumers, the people we are targeting.
We can provide them with all the information they need on our products and services and help them make an informed decision on their next vacation. We've been promoting the Missoni brand here. The second Missoni hotel is due to open in Kuwait next month. The first is already open in Edinburgh.
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