DUBAI, 11 April 2007 — The Hotel Show, which will run on June 3-5, will cover 7 halls and over 13,000 exhibition space at The International Exhibition Centre in Dubai. This represents 25 percent growth over last year, and the organizers, dmg World Media Dubai, are confident that this industry showcase will go on to break other records in terms of visitor numbers.
“This year we will host over 800 exhibitors from more than 46 countries. The regional hospitality industry is in such dynamic mood, that our earlier projections for 2007 will now not only be realized, but exceeded,” Maggie Moore, exhibition director of The Hotel Show, said.
The size and number of country pavilions has grown enormously, with Egypt, Thailand, Philippines, Cyprus, Greece, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Spain, Portugal, USA, Malta and the UK all participating, with unofficial groups from Italy, Turkey and Australia. Germany has the largest pavilion covering 974 square meters for 56 exhibitors, followed by Spain with 877square meters (27 exhibitors), Italy with 839 square meters (26 exhibitors) and Turkey with 672 square meters (19 exhibitors).
Visitor numbers have increased exponentially over the last two years. In 2005 the show attracted 8,124 visitors, and 2006 saw 11,500 trade visitors and decision makers at the show. This year, dmg World Media Dubai Ltd, the organizers, are confidently expecting even more visitors based on the interest already shown and the requests for visitor tickets already received.