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ICCA seminar at ATM 2005

In this seminar led by Ali Abu Monassar, Vice-Chairman of Net Group, we explore the dynamics of Dubai as a premier conference destination. Analyzing data from 2004, we uncover key statistics about the number of conferences held, including a breakdown of topics such as pharmaceuticals, IT, and real estate. The presentation highlights available infrastructure, including hotel accommodations and conference facilities. We also discuss the challenges faced by Destination Management Companies (DMCs) and Professional Conference Organizers (PCOs) and explore strategies for enhancing Dubai's appeal to international conference organizers.

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ICCA seminar at ATM 2005

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  1. ICCA SEMINAR at ATM 2005 Ali Abu Monassar VICE-CHAIRMAN NET GROUP ICCA seminar at ATM 2005

  2. Number of conferences held in Dubai - 2004 • Number of conferences held in 5 major 5***** = 1,900 Variety of topics – 2004 (sampling) • Pharmaceutical / Medical = 27.9 % • Electronics / IT = 14.7 % • Educational = 8.6 % • Real estate = 5.3 % • Banking / Finance = 4.7 % • Others = 38.8 %

  3. Conference participants break-up – 2004 (survey) • Dubai – UAE = 50 – 60 % • GCC Countries = 20 – 30 % • Europe = 10 – 15 % • Others = 10 – 15 %

  4. Rooms available in Dubai - 2008 • 5***** hotels = 19,500 + • … • … • Hotel-apartments' flats = 8,436 + Rooms available in Dubai – 2004 • 5***** hotels = 10,256 • 4**** hotels = 4,386 • 1,2,3*** hotels = 9,484 • Hotel-apartments’ flats = 7,278

  5. Conference facilities available in 5 major Dubai 5**** hotels - 2004 • Number of conference venues (50+ pax) = 59 • Number of seats available = 20,000

  6. Demand for Dubai - from overseas Conference Organizers • Expectations • What Dubai can offer – as a conference destination • Cosmopolitan & exotic destination • Middle Range destination from Europe & Asia • Excellent & frequent accessibility • Excellent transportation • Top-class hotel & hospitality infrastructure • Multi-functional venues • Qualified PCOs and DMCs

  7. Suppliers’ position • DMCs & PCOs • -> Confusion of categories and roles • Hotels • -> lack of information and knowledge of requirements for conferences • -> tendency to take over the role of DMCs and PCOs • Convention Centre

  8. Conclusion • What should be done… • ICCA and other professional associations • the destination Authority • PCOs, DMCs, hotels

  9. Thank you for your attention Ali Abu Monassar VICE-CHAIRMAN NET GROUP

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