DUBAI, September 1, 2008: Business Travel specialists are eagerly registering to attend the second edition of the Business Travel Show Dubai, October.
The Show promises to be an unmissable event for anyone associated with buying or managing business travel and arranging meetings across the Middle East when it takes place from October 20-21 at Madinat Jumeirah.
Business Travel Show Dubai will provide a one-stop-shop for buyers and bookers of business travel and meetings, offering a free Exhibition, free Keynote Presentations and a comprehensive Educational Conference. In addition, there will be a host of exciting travel-orientated give-aways and prize draws.
All delegates registering for the event before 12 noon on October 16 will receive a free travel clock on arrival at the Show (subject to availability). Furthermore, all attendees will be entered into a free Prize Draw to win a fabulous getaway, courtesy of show founding partner, British Airways.
“If you influence company travel spend, book travel for your colleagues, or frequently travel on business, then The Business Travel Show Dubai is a must-attend event. Basically, the event will show bookers how to make the most cost effective use of travel.” promises Sally Maltby, Event Director for show organisers Centaur Exhibitions.
The annual networking event will showcase airline and hotel groups, travel management companies, providers of car rental, private jet hire, chauffeur drive, corporate credit cards and more.
Companies already participating in the Exhibition include PrivatAir, HRS, EMAAR Hospitality, Kanoo and Rotana Hotels, as well as international players in the field of business travel, such as Dnata, Alshamel, InterContinental Hotels Group, Hilton, Virgin Atlantic and Jumeirah.
“Delegates attending will get to discover first hand the best ways to manage their business travel and meetings requirements and ways to save money. They will learn from the experts at our Educational Conference, and be able to network with travel industry professionals so as to build stronger industry relationships. Importantly, the event will prepare them for future travel trends, which in today’s current business climate could become a vital tool to success,” Maltby explained.
Education will play a central role at this year’s Business Travel Show Dubai, with free Keynote speeches and paid for interactive discussion panels being delivered during a two-day Educational Conference running alongside the main exhibition.
The programme, being delivered in association with ACTE (Association of Corporate Travel Executives), covers topics such as; traveller safety and duty of care, sourcing the best price in the shortest time, achieving a good TMC/Buyer relationship and implementing a travel policy.
Imran Changezi, Director of Global Sales, Corporate – Jumeirah Group, will open the Educational Conference with a free to attend Keynote speech on ‘The evolution of the business travel segment and future trends in the Middle East.’
The Educational Conference will also take a closer look at the results of the pre-show survey, conducted by YouGovSiraj this summer. The findings will be presented by Jane Wilson, Director of Travel & Tourism Research at YouGovSiraj, who carried out the initial survey and analysis.
The two opening Keynote speeches and YouGovSiraj research presentation will be open to all delegates free of charge. The interactive sessions can be booked in advance, before October 16, at a cost of AED200. Tickets will also be available at the show for AED300. Seats are subject to availability so delegates are advised to book early at www.businesstravelshow.ae
Business Travel Show Dubai is part of the global Business Travel Shows portfolio, which also includes exhibitions in the UK and Germany. The Business Travel Shows are the only events in the industry that are specifically aimed at buyers and bookers of business travel.
The Business Travel Show Dubai is a joint venture between Centaur Media Plc and Dnata World of Events and takes place at the Madinat Jumeriah Arena on October 20-21, 2008. Visitors can register online to attend for free, by visiting www.businesstravelshow.ae and clicking on ‘registration’.
About The Business Travel Show Dubai
www.businesstravelshow.ae
The Business Travel Show is the only event that has a proven track record of attracting thousands of buyers responsible for purchasing and managing their company’s travel and meetings expenditure, or simply booking colleague’s business trips and organising company meetings. For 14 years the Business Travel Show in the UK has remained a constant fixture in hundreds of suppliers’ sales and marketing activity calendars as it delivers genuine leads with real potential, builds brand and product awareness, enables suppliers to reach the media and provides many other tangible results.
Shows take place annually in London, Dusseldorf and now in Dubai and the Shows maintain their No. 1 position for visitors and suppliers by keeping pace with the fast moving changes in the travel industry, reflecting the issues in the market through an innovatory mix of show features, exhibitors, and a strong focus on education and networking, thus creating an exciting pro-business environment.
About Dnata
www.dnata.com
Dnata Travel Services is an established travel industry innovator and market leader in the Middle East, with an extensive network of partnerships providing tailor-made solutions to meet the travel demands of its customers. Building on a solid track record in the United Arab Emirates, Dnata Travel Services has expanded its operations to over 70 outlets in the GCC, including Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan and it has plans to establish more regional outlets in Qatar and Oman.
Business Travel Show - Dubai
20th – 21st October 2008, Madinat Jumeirah Arena, Dubai
www.businesstravelshow.ae
Business Travel Show contact:
Sally Maltby
Event Director
Centaur Exhibitions
Tel: +44 (0)20 7970 6517
Fax: +44 (0)8701 973 463
Email: mktg@fusion-mgt.com