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Source: BI-ME , Author: BI-ME staff
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UAE. More than 130 companies will convene on Monday for the second Equip’Hotel Middle East (EHME).  The event will be opened by Sultan Al Ghunoum Al Hameli, Managing Director of the National Corporation for Tourism & Hotels. 

More than US$8.9 million of real business opportunities are expected to be closed at the event, through Reed’s Hosted Buyer Program, which has been designed to facilitate deals between buyers and vendors from the entire hospitality industry.

The event is being supported by Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) and National Corporation for Tourism & Hotels (NCTH).  Opening tomorrow at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), Equip’Hotel Middle East will remain open until 11 November 2009.

Equip’Hotel Middle East (EHME) is the regional version of Reed’s internationally recognized hospitality event, Equip’Hotel Paris, and focuses on three primary sectors - Hotels & Resorts; Restaurants & Cafés; and Pool & Spa.

Naji El Haddad, Show Manager said: “For the second year, Equip’Hotel Middle East’s services such as the Hosted Buyer program together with the Business Investment Forum, represent significant and real opportunities to meet potential business partners willing to seal deals at the show.”

Daily seminars will be opened for all and conducted by prominent exhibitors who will be launching their latest products and novelties to participants and visitors. 

EHME 2009 will also host pavilions from France, the Philippines and Bavaria. Global leaders from more than 15 countries including France, Germany, Austria, the Philippines, Spain, Canada, Italy, Turkey, the Netherlands, Lebanon, Oman, Pakistan, UAE and more will also be present, offering their latest technologies, concepts, solutions, products and services.

MIDDLE EAST BUSINESS COMMENT & ANALYSIS

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