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Promoting the GCC during the Holy Month

02 May 2012, 11:30 - 12:30

Seminar Theatre

Language:
English

With experiential travel increasingly on the radar of the discerning traveller, who demands cultural experiences when holidaying abroad, there is an opportunity to promote the Middle East during Ramadan to this niche segment.

This panel looks at the key source markets for inbound tourism during Ramadan and looks at the sales and marketing strategies that can be employed to target travellers during the Holy Month.

Contributors

  • Speaker

    Ali Abu Monassar

    Chairman

    The Vision Destination Management

    Holder of an MBA in Business administration, Ali Abu Monassar has more than 20 years of experience in tourism industry and has contributed immensely...

  • Speaker

    Thomas Tapken

    Area VP Dubai & Northern Emirates

    Rotana

    Born in Germany, Thomas Tapken graduated from Heidelberg Hotel Management School and Cornell University. With over 25 years in the hospitality...

  • Speaker

    Haitham Mattar

    Regional Vice President Sales, Middle East & Africa, Eastern Europe, Turkey & Russia

    Hilton Worldwide

    Haitham Mattar joined recently Hilton Worldwide as Regional Vice President of Sales for the Middle East & Africa, Eastern Europe, Turkey & Russia. ...

  • Speaker

    Samir Hamadeh

    General Manager

    Alpha Tours Dubai

    Mr. Samir is a graduate of Political Studies and Public Administration from the American University of Beirut. He joined Alpha Tours since year 2000....