For Immediate Release
Innovative new travel system launched for Index and Big 5 exhibitors and visitors
Index and The Big 5, two of the largest annual trade shows staged in the Middle East, attract huge numbers of exhibitors and visitors to Dubai every year, creating massive demand for hotel rooms and flights - research carried out by event organisers dmg world media Dubai identified this as one of the key issues facing exhibitors and visitors. As a result, dmg world media Dubai has teamed up with Kanoo Travel to offer an innovative new internet based system that has been designed specifically with the needs of exhibitors and visitors in mind. “With both shows recording significant growth every year (in 2006, Index attracted 36,994 visitors, 1,575 exhibitors from 57 countries plus 35 country pavilions, whilst The Big 5 welcomed 41,058 visitors, 2,158 exhibitors from 67 countries and 30 country pavilions), we recognised that it was essential to offer our exhibitors and visitors a travel solution that was quick, easy and professional,” said Bernard Walsh, Managing Director of dmg world media Dubai. “We spent a lot of time selecting a travel company that met our exact brief and are delighted to have Kanoo Travel on board. With the arrangement of their travel and accommodation efficiently handled, exhibitors and visitors will be able to concentrate on what’s really important to them generating business at what are internationally acknowledged as two of the world’s most important industry trade shows.” Linked to the Index and Big 5 websites (www.indexexhibition.com and
www.thebig5exhibition.com), one click will enable visitors and exhibitors to book their flights, hotels and transfers and arrange visas via a downloadable booking form, email, telephone or fax. The website will feature all of the leading 4 and 5 star hotel properties in Dubai along with comprehensive hotel information and rates and will also detail flight prices into Dubai (both economy and business) from the GCC countries, wider Middle East and North Africa. “Kanoo Travel has put in place a dedicated team of travel consultants that will operate six days a week, and all travel requests will be handled and completed within 24 hours,” added Walsh. An allocation of rooms to meet exhibitor and visitor demand has been put in place, meaning that wherever possible, rooms will be on hand at the time of the exhibitions to meet any late demand. In addition to an instant allocation of rooms for advance bookings at a wide selection of 4 and 5
star properties (plus serviced apartments) in close proximity to Dubai International Exhibition Centre, Kanoo will also offer the best rates on airfares for point to point travel across the Gulf. Ongoing negotiations will take place with key properties to ensure best availability and rates and the portfolio of hotels will be continuously reviewed based on demand and booking trends. Celebrating its 17th Anniversary this year, Index 2007, which takes place from 1-5 November at Dubai International Exhibition Centre, will again be the biggest trade show in any sector in the whole of the Gulf region, featuring more exhibitors, expanded country pavilions and the leading regional and international names from the interiors and furniture industry. The Big 5, a comprehensive showcase for the global and regional construction industry, and one of the largest exhibitions of its kind anywhere in the world, takes place at Dubai International Exhibition Centre from 25-29 November 2007, and is set to break all records again this year, both in terms of size and visitor numbers.
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About dmg world media Dubai Ltd. dmg world media Dubai Ltd, part of the dmg world media group of companies, has a wealth of experience in organising exhibitions to the very highest international standards. Index, The Big 5, The Office Exhibition and The Hotel Show are all leaders in their respective market sectors. One of the largest exhibition and publishing companies in the world, the dmg world media group of companies produces more than 300 market-leading trade exhibitions, consumer shows and fairs each year. It also publishes 60 related magazines (including “Gulf Interiors”), newspapers, directories and market reports. The company employs over 800 people in its worldwide network of 38 offices in the USA, UK, Canada, Brazil, France, China, Australia, New Zealand and the Middle East. dmg world media is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Daily Mail and General Trust plc (DMGT), one of the largest and most successful media companies in the world. For further information, please contact: Neil Tyrer Partner Integra – Integrated Marketing Communications th Office #502, 5 Floor, CNN Building, Dubai Media City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates t: +971 4 3672886, f: +971 4 3661076, m: +971 50 6532854, e: Neil.tyrer@integramarcoms.com www.dmgdubai.com www.indexexhibition.com