29 September 2008

Dubai defeats rivals to host ITT conference

Dubai has beaten off competition from rival Gulf destinations to host next yearââ¬â¢s Institute of Travel & Tourism conference.

The event will be held on June 8-10 at the InterContinental Hotel, Dubai Festival City.

Ian Scott, UK and Ireland director of Dubai Tourism and Commerce Marketing, said: ââ¬ÅâœWe are delighted to have won the bid to host the ITT conference in 2009. 

ââ¬ÅâœDubai boasts a strong and diverse economy along with a booming tourism industry.

ââ¬ÅâœIts strategic geographical location, state-of-the-art infrastructure and impressive business facilities are the most superior in the region and have paved the course to success as a world class MICE destination.

ââ¬ÅâœDubai is the perfect destination to host the worldââ¬â¢s most prestigious events, such as the ITT conference.ââ¬~

Dubai saw off the competition from other Middle Eastern destinations to become the 2009 host.  

by Phil Davies

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