METTS 2006 AND BEYOND
The two day Middle East Travel & Tourism Summit 2006 held at the King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Center on the Dead Sea in Jordan between 26th and 27th February 2006 was an outstanding success. Over 350 delegates attended from across the region including government delegations from Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Jordan, Qatar, Sudan, and the UAE and senior international private sector executives.
METTS provided an ideal platform to promote the sustainable development of regional economies through tourism. The potential of travel and tourism can only be realized if all stakeholders take responsibility for its development. METTS provided a forum where governments, local communities (through NGOs) and the private sector can forge the partnerships that are vital to mutual success.
Held under the Royal Patronage of King Abdullah II, METTS was attended by some very prominent personalities. From Jordan came His Excellency Munir Nassar, Minister of Tourism & Antiquities, His Excellency Akel Biltaji, a member of the Senate, with strong links to the industry and many Jordanian, Arab and foreign dignitaries.
Islamic Tourism magazine took part in the event and hundreds of copies were distributed to speakers and participants.
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