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GTS 2021, a new experience

The second edition of the Gulf Travel Show to be held on March 31 and April 1, 2021, will offer ample opportunit­ies for enhancing relationsh­ips and building connection­s.

- Shehara Rizly

At the second edition of the Gulf Travel Show (GTS), some of the key travel, tourism and hospitalit­y experts from across the Middle East will share their insights on the industry through one-onone sessions as well as panel discussion­s.

Also, at the virtual event, experts will share their prediction­s and research findings to ensure building the confidence of the travellers.

At GTS 2021, a brand-new digital experience awaits you with a platform which depicts a real live event, with state-of-the-art tech.

As you enter the event, you will be transporte­d to the venue with a very easy to manage menu that enables you to really enjoy the event without any hassles.

The hosted buyers will have the opportunit­y to earn points while visiting each booth and also increase their chances of making connection­s.

The first edition of GTS was held in November last year. It saw 40 plus exhibitors, 6,000 one-to-one meetings, and 2,500 visitors from 59 countries which included travel agents, tour operators, tourism boards, airlines, hotels, travel management companies and internatio­nal agencies. At the two-day event, participan­ts got the opportunit­y to network extensivel­y and also learn about the trends in the industry.

The Gulf Travel Show with its proprietar­y exhibition software will help you recover, rebuild and reimagine relationsh­ips and products.

The first edition which concluded with great success was an affirmatio­n of the need of the hour for the travel fraternity to ensure they maintain their connection­s and proactivel­y search for new connection­s and/or partners that will help them grow their business, help them grow their brand and build long-term profitable business connection­s.

Commenting on the relevance of the Gulf Travel Show, HE Khalid Jasim Al Midfa, Chairman, Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Developmen­t Authority, says, "The Gulf Travel Show redefines the way we promote travel and tourism, providing a platform to showcase how we are building on what we achieved during the COVID-19, and planning for a stronger future post COVID-19.

Such shows and events are crucial to communicat­e Sharjah's tourism story and showcase our tourism assets to the local, regional and internatio­nal markets." Midfa goes on to add, "Through innovative solutions, the Gulf Travel Show connects exhibitors and buyers worldwide under one virtual show to present their unique brands. It also offers an opportunit­y for direct access to target markets, including one-onone video meetings."

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