The Intercontinental Hotels Group - Al Bustan Palace Hotel was home to the120 German travel professionals for 3 days last week. As one of the largest tour providers globally; DERTOUR will promote tourism in Oman, as it intends to focus on encouraging German Tourists to travel to, and within the sultanate, with its 2005 destination special on Oman.
DERTOUR GmbH & Co.KG is considered one of the market leaders for travel arrangements to destinations worldwide. It has a history that exceeds 85 years, and as part of the vast inventory of hotels DERTOUR partners with, The Al Bustan Palace Hotel was one that seemed perfect to hold a familiarisation trip for 120 employees, introducing them to Oman, the DERTOUR destination special for 2005.
Last Wednesday was witness to the massive tour group arriving at the magnificent Al Bustan Palace Hotel, for what would be a few days of Omani culture and tradition, fun and activities. All 120 members of the DERTOUR group posed for a photograph beneath the majestic Al Bustan Atrium and then separated into smaller groups for an intimate tour of the hotel and its illustrious features.
After a reception and formal dinner, the group settled into a full day of activity, interacting with Al Bustan employees and Omani companies to encourage a working and cultural understanding between all involved. The day was a success with the group participating in themed fun activities, such as an InterContinental Hotel Group inspired "Wheel of fortune".
Mr. Gerd Kotlorz, Area Director of Sales and Marketing Oman said "It was of great importance to us that we facilitate this very important interaction, and involve these top travel professionals with an informative day of fun activities. Dertour is a well respected giant in its field. The Al Bustan Palace Hotel has a 15 year history with DERTOUR, working together closely to build a strong relationship."
The entire group stayed in a total of 86 rooms in the luxurious Al Bustan Palace Hotel, and travelling with the group was Mr. Andreas Neumann, Vice president of InterContinental Travel and Petra Fraatz Director - Africa, Middle East, Asia, Pacific, of DERTOUR.
Mr. Kotlorz added "We are very proud of the Al Bustan Palace Hotel's reputation as being an 'elite quality hotel', and having such a large delegation of important tour personnel enjoy their stay with us will only help to further consolidate our reputation."
With more than 10,000 travel agencies working together with DERTOUR, the desire came for this highly recognised travel operator to invest heavily in familiarisation with Oman. The Al Bustan Palace Intercontinental Hotel is at the forefront of the Sultanates booming hospitality industry, and working together with the Ministry of Tourism, Zhara tours, Oman Air, Gulf Air and Khasab travel and tours, have managed to house a record number of German travel professionals, leaving them with an indelible imprint of Oman's attractiveness as a tourist destination.
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