Reed pioneers Gulf meetings show

ABU DHABI Reed Travel Exhibitions (RTE) is to launch the first international meetings industry event for the Gulf region in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA).

The Gulf Incentive, Business Travel and Meetings exhibition (GIBTM) will take place on March 27-29, 2007 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Company Centre (ADNEC). Tom Nutley, chairman, Reed Travel Exhibitions, said: "We are delighted to have been invited to launch this major new international exhibition in association with the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority. "The specialist team working on this new event will ensure that the highest levels of business opportunities and customer service are put in place." His Highness Sheikh Sultan Bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority said: "We extend a warm welcome to meetings professionals interested in both inbound and outbound business within the region. We look forward to welcoming them to Abu Dhabi." The inaugural event is set to showcase international meetings and incentive suppliers from the Gulf region, Asia, Europe, North Africa and beyond to hundreds of selected hosted buyers.