Damascus-Motaz Othman
During the past two years The Third Arabian Tourism Bursa (ATB) exhibition has over promised and under performed. But in its third year, the exhibition held in Damascus from the 26-28th November 2005, lived up to its name: "Arabian Tourism Bursa".
More than 3,000 visitors took part, including professionals from travel agencies - mostly locals and some from neighboring countries. The organizers provided free transport from the centre of Damascus.
Participating countries included Turkey, Morocco, Egypt, Tunisia, Cyprus, Malaysia and South Africa along with Syrian and Egyptian airlines, a number of travel and tourism agencies, and hotels. Turkey and its airline company was the principal exhibitor. They provided six free flights from a draw of entry tickets.
A hotel exhibition was held in the same hall.
This exhibition clearly needs the support of the government, in particular the Syrian Ministry of Tourism. It also needs the co-operation of airline companies and hotels who should offer foreign experts the use of their services and facilities free of charge. |