Planet Group participates in force in Arabian Travel Market 2009

As one of the top Destination Management Companies in the United Arab Emirates, the group is well - positioned not only in the UAE but has travel offices in Levant, Lebanon, Europe, CIS and Far East. Each of the offices contribute towards tourist numbers into the United Arab Emirates.

The roots go back to 1989. With its first steps in travel and tourism, Planet Travel & Tours established many milestones, including its firsts in many areas of Travel - Inbound, tours & safaris, hotels, as well as General Sales Agent to several airlines, all of which will be represented at the Arabian Travel Market 2009.

Planet Travel & Tours is known for its travel wing having many entities which complement each other. Mr. Georges Moussa say

'Each of the entities complement each other. We believe in taking care of the tourist with airport to airport services'

Keeping in line with the vision of the visionary and the growing demad for leisure tourism, Planet Travel & Tours has a brand new camp. Says Mr. Georges Moussa, 'The camp has been built on 100000 sqf land which can accommodate 700-800 pax easily. All the 13 arabic style tents are made from the best materials in different shapes preserving the Arabic culture. A special two floors tent has been prepared for couples.

It can accommodate 10 pax on the second floor while guests enjoy a special view of the camp from all sides. Another camp which can accommodate VIP groups size is 24MX10M and can accommodate approximately 80-100 pax with a private buffet table. The icon of the camp will be two heritage towers with walls at the entrance and a big water fall and many palm trees.'

To complement the needs of the inbound tourism industry in the United Arab Emirates, Planet Group's hotel property Arabian Courtyard Hotel and Spa is significantly located in the historic Bastakiya area of Old Dubai. The four-star leisure property has won several awards for 'Best 4 - Star Leisure' and 'Fine Dining Experience'.

Arabian Courtyard Hotel & Spa has once again been nominated for MENA AWARDS 2009. Its dining outlets include Bastakiya - all day dining restaurant, Mumtaz Mahal - Fine Dining Indian restaurant, Silk Route - Thai & Chinese restaurant, and an English Pub - Sherlock Holmes. Arabian Courtyard Hotel & Spa also has its very own spa - Zaitoon, just the right place to unwind and relax, after a busy day at the grand.

Another interesting ethnic looking property of the Group is the traditional hotel property ' Orient Guest House', a unique property, in Arabic setting with 10 rooms around a traditional Arabic courtyard with an Arabic majlis.

The Group will soon launch its first flagship property, Planet Hotel in Danat Abu Dhabi.