WITH almost a year still to go until the opening of the inaugural IMEX America in Las Vegas - America's worldwide exhibition for incentive travel, meetings and events - IMEX group chairman, Ray Bloom, has announced that forecasts for exhibitor numbers and hosted buyers are likely to be exceeded.
Exhibitors from across the world and across all sectors of the industry have now committed to the show, including more than 25 of the major hotel groups who will also be participating in the IMEX America hosted-buyer programme by inviting their top clients to attend.
Bloom explains: "Demand for space at IMEX America has been outstanding since our launch and we are delighted to have such a large and diverse set of exhibitors already committed, including Los Angeles, Greece, Monaco, Germany, Mexico, Silversea Cruises and Disney Destinations to name just a few. Over 25 major hotel groups are already confirmed including Marriott, Starwood, Four Seasons, Fairmont and Carlson Companies.
FOR football fans who missed the FIFA 2010 World Cup or those who just cannot get enough of the ‘beautiful game’, Emirates is offering competitively priced packages for the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2011.
The tournament, which takes place in Doha from January 7 to 29, 2011, will see 16 of Asia's top national teams compete for the AFC Asian Cup 2011, including the UAE, as well as Korea Republic, Japan and Australia, who played in the FIFA 2010 World Cup tournament.
'Qatar is set to host the AFC Asian Cup 2011, with new facilities and world class stadia and this will no doubt be a tournament to remember. To enable fans to attend these exciting matches, combined with a stay in Doha, we have put together packages to suit all budgets,' said Russell Sheldon, senior vice president network passenger sales development, Emirates Airline.
'The packages have been designed so that football fans living in the UAE and the rest of the Gulf region can fly to Doha, watch their favourite team play and fly back the next morning.'
Packages can be purchased through travel agents and Emirates offices worldwide and include a choice of hotels, as well as a match ticket. Participating hotels in Doha are La Villa Palace, Ayana Golden Coast Hotel, Movenpick Hotel and Ritz Carlton Hotel.
All passengers, regardless of airfare or class of travel, can purchase the packages. All taxes and service charges are included in the prices.