The International Travel Catering Exhibition, ITCA Dubai today announced that their flagship Middle East travel catering exhibition will be held during the Dubai Airshow from 16 - 18 November 2009. Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), organiser of the event confirmed the dates were made available in light of the new hall construction at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre (DICEC).
Trixee Loh, Senior Vice President at DWTC said “In challenging times it is enormously beneficial when organisers take the opportunity to come together to present attendees and visitors with an even greater value proposition and more compelling reasons to attend industry events.”
The exhibition is held alongside the regions only dedicated conference, ITCA Middle East Conference organised by the International Travel Catering Association (ITCA), which attracts many industry decision makers from across the region.
Welcoming the announcement, Terry Coyle, Permanent Senior Board Member of the International Travel Catering Association endorsed the move “This is fantastic news. Whilst prospects for the Middle East airline industry are better than most, the industry still has to cut it’s cloth to match the current economic reality. This move is sound housekeeping and allows our delegates to take part in a much bigger industry gathering.”
Now in its fourth year, ITCA Dubai has rapidly expanded in recent years to bring together the entire travel catering market representing Airline, Cruise, Ferry, and Railway Hospitality industries from across the Middle East, Africa and Indian Subcontinent.
With the opening of the Dubai Metro expected to connect DICEC and the airport visitors will find transport between the two venues quick and convenient and have the opportunity to observe Dubai’s latest landmark project.
For more details on ITCA Dubai, please visit www.itcadubai.com or contact Julian Roach on +971 4 308 6462 or travel.catering@dwtc.com. The exhibition is combined with the prestigious ITCA Middle East Conference taking place from the 16th-18th November 2009. For information on the ITCA Middle East Conference, please visit www.itcanet.com or contact Lee Walton at +44 (0)1483 419449 / itca@associationservices.co.uk
