Dnata establishes strong presence at first ever Business Travel Show in Dubai

Dnata Travel Services is exhibiting this year in the first ever 'Business Travel Show' in the region, under the patronage of HH Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, the Chairman & Chief Executive, Emirates Airline & Group.

The UK's leading business travel event is being held in Dubai for the first time ever at the Madinat Arena. The show, running from the 29-30 October 2007, will serve the needs of all those who book or buy business travel for their organisation in the Middle East.

A new exhibition in this region, the event will offer opportunities to develop contacts with the world's leading business travel providers, and participate in educational seminars delivered by industry experts and travel buyers.

Iain Andrew, Divisional Senior Vice President Dnata Travel Services, said:

'The decision to sponsor and exhibit was taken to position ourselves as the leading travel management in this region. It's also an opportunity for us to showcase our corporate products and services to the right audience both in the regional and international travel industry. Dnata is a one-stop-shop for all travel requirements - we were one of the first travel companies to set up in Dubai, we have now established our presence in other parts of the region such as Kuwait, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan and soon in Oman and Qatar, and we feel it's important to show our support to the industry by supporting the show.'

Mr. Andrew added: 'The travel industry in Dubai is thriving and the city is without doubt an exciting destination with a huge amount of potential. In saying that, there is a definite need to educate and increase knowledge in this fast growing market.'

Dnata Travel Services, stand no 313, covers 70 square meters of area and showcases the organisations corporate travel products and services. The participating divisions are: Dnata Corporate Travel, Dnata Government Travel, Dnata Travel UAE, KSA and Kuwait, Dnata World of Events, Dnata Contact Centre with its 24 hour service, Hogg Robinson Group (UAE) Gulf Ventures and MMI Travel.

The Dubai Business Travel Show will feature numerous exhibitors and a seminar programme comprising of eight educational sessions. These will run on each of those days teaching delegates the benefits of establishing travel management policies.