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AWTTE 2008 - Final Report

The Arab World Travel and Tourism Exchange (AWTTE) was held on October 16-19, 2008 after 2 years of absence setting Lebanon back on the international tourism map both as a tourism and MICE destination. Over 6,300 from 39 countries attended AWTTE 2008. Trade visitors registered 40% of the total number of visitors with 20% coming from international destinations
Under the patronage of the Lebanese President, General Michel Sleiman, AWTTE 2008 opened its doors on October 16 at BIEL Cetner in Beirut. The four-days exhibition were organized by the Lebanese Ministry of Tourism and Al-Iktissad Wal-Aamal Group in cooperation with Middle East Airlines and sponsored by the Investment Development Authority of Lebanon (IDAL) as Strategic Partner, Rotana as Host Hotel and City Car as the Official Car Rental.
The event attracted 13 national pavilions with 5 national boards participating for the first time naming Cyprus, France, India, Iran, Jordan, Kurdistan region, Kuwait, Malaysia, Poland, Turkey, Sri Lanka, UAE with the host country, Lebanon. AWTTE also registered 110 exhibitors with 54% international companies.
The next edition dates will be announced during the World Travel Market as AWTTE will be promoted at the Lebanese National Pavilion.
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"AWTTE 2008 Delegates Meet Berri &Siniora" (October 2008)
Plea for removing obstacles and boosting investment
Ministers and heads of Arabic and Foreign delegations taking part in the Arab World Travel and Tourism Exchange AWTTE 2008 today paid a visit to the speaker of Lebanese Parliament Nabih Berri and the Prime Minister Fouad Siniora. Continue

"Rotana announces its participations as Official Host Hotel in AWTTE 2008"(September 2008)
Rotana, the Leading Hotel Chain in the Middle East, announced signing a one-year agreement as Official Host Hotel for the Arab World Travel and Tourism Exchange (AWTTE 2008) is a move that underlines Rotana’s commitment to Lebanon’s top regional travel tradeshow and to further strengthen the company’s leading role in the region. Continue

"Who will be at AWTTE 2008?" (September 2008)

National Pavilions: Cyprus, France, India, Iran, Jordan, Kurdistan region, Kuwait, Malaysia, Palestine, Poland, Sri Lanka, Turkey and UAE. Continue

"AWTTE is back with great expectations for 2008!" (August 2008)

The Arab World Travel and Tourism Exchange (AWTTE 2008) is expected to flourish this year particularly after the reconciliation of the last political conflicts in Lebanon. The event will take place on October 16-19 at BIEL Center in Beirut... Continue