World Travel Market one of the most happening tourism industry gatherings
Sharjah: Qanat Al Qasba, the most popular leisure and entertainment destination in the region, will once again participate in the World Travel Market (WTM) exhibition this year. Staged annually in London under one roof, WTM is a four-day travel industry event and brings together worldwide buyers and sellers from every sector of the industry.
One of the most important annual gatherings for travel and tourism industry professionals, WTM 2007 will kick off today (Monday 12, November) at ExCeL London. A delegation comprising of Marwan Al Sarkal, CEO of Qanat Al Qasba Development Authority, Ahmed Al Qaseer, Business Development Manager and Hazem Sawaf, Marketing Manager will represent Qanat al Qasba at the four day exhibition in London.
"WTM provides a unique opportunity for the whole global travel trade industry to meet, network, negotiate, conduct business and stay abreast with the latest developments in the travel industry. The World Travel Market brings together worldwide buyers and sellers from every sector of the industry, and participating in such events helps us place the culturally and heritage-rich region and its important tourist and entertainment destinations such as Qanat Al Qasba on the world map," said Marwan Al Sarkal, CEO of the Qanat Al Qasba Development Authority.
"Through its participation at WTM, Qanat Al Qasba is displaying its new spectacular cultural, tourism and entertainment portfolio aiming at enhancing its position destination of choice at national, regional and international levels," added Al Sarkal.
Qanat Al Qasba is participating within the Sharjah stand organised by the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority this year. The assigned representatives of the Qanat Al Qasba Development Authority will inform visitors to the fair about Qanat Al Qasba, the ultimate leisure destination of the emirates, and would also make relevant deals with the involved tourism companies.
A record breaking 46,945 travel industry professionals participated at WTM 2006 representing 202 countries and regions. ATM 2007 expects 5,605 exhibiting companies participating this year with 41 percent overseas participation.
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About the Qanat Al Qasba Development Authority
Qanat Al Qasba Development Authority was established as per the directives of His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, to oversee the development of the Qanat Al Qasba, into an impressive entertainment, leisure and cultural hub of the UAE. Chaired by H.E Sheikha Bodour Bint Sultan Al Qasimi, the Authority seeks to reinforce the Emirate position as the cultural capital of the region and promote the flow of learning and information within specific disciplines.
For further information please contact
Miss Hessah Sultan
Public Relations Manager
Qanat Al Qasba-Sharjah,
Tel. 065560777,
Mobile 050 5173244,
Email hessah@qaq.ae
© Press Release 2007
