Welcome to the fifth online edition of your Dubai Update newsletter, brought to you from Dubai Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM). We hope that you are continuing to enjoy having the latest news from Dubai delivered straight to your inbox and that you’re telling your colleagues all about us.
As World Travel Market 2008 fast approaches, The DTCM is planning for its biggest and best year yet, with the arrival of the QE2, the launch of Burj Dubai – the world’s tallest tower – and the opening of the Dubai Metro. And the good news doesn’t stop there; we’re pleased to announce that the Institute of Travel and Tourism’s annual conference will be held in the emirate in 2009. Following an overwhelmingly successful year, Dubai continues to overcome the current economic downturn recording an 8.6 per cent increase in international visitors for the first half of 2008. And the UK and Ireland have been driving the growth in visitor figures with an 13.2 percent increase, leading market growth during this period.
As ever, 2008 has been the backdrop for a host of ground-breaking and exciting new developments, with pioneering future projects unveiled, details of which will be showcased this year at World Travel Market.
Have a great October and remember that you can add us to your press release distribution list at any time and send material to us at pressreleases@dubaitourism.co.uk.
Ian Scott, Director UK & Ireland, DTCM
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