PARTNERS Media Partners Association Partners Solution Provider Partners October 5-6, 2009 - Dubai, UAE Home Tourists visiting the Middle East expect their lodging experience to be futuristic, stylish and exciting                        GDS competition heats up in the Middle East                        Amadeus launches its Middle East regional hub in Dubai                        Prince of Wales urges worldwide travel industry to become environmentally responsible by operating resource-efficient businesses                        Middle East leads the world in hotel occupancy with over 75% for the first half of 2008                        Strong growth of tourism in GCC is projected to continue in spite of global recession                        80 new hotels due to open on the Arabian peninsula by 2009                        Middle Eastern aviation sector will require 200,000 additional pilots over the next two decades                        Tourism and Hospitality industry in the Middle East will need at least 1.5 million staff by 2020                        Tourism and travel, being one of the most labor-intensive industries, will likely face staffing shortages in the coming years     Event Overview   • Invitation only, prestigious gathering • High profile speakers selected from industry experts • 2 days of focused best practice sharing and business opportunity • Emphasis on innovation and trend • Conference programme free of vendor sales presentations • Dedicated “Deal Forum” for pre-arranged meetings • Maximum of 200 pre-qualified attendees • Excellent environment for networking © www.hospitality-tech.com Another event produced by