Coinciding with the emirate's participation in IMEX Frankfurt 2022

ICCA: Dubai is the first in the world to host conferences and meetings during 2021

Dubai's distinguished participation in IMEX Frankfurt confirms its contribution to the recovery of the global business events sector.

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The International Conference and Conference Association (ICCA) has announced the selection of Dubai as the number one destination in the world for meetings of international associations during 2021, according to the report issued by the association, which coincided with Dubai’s participation in “IMEX Frankfurt 2022”, the global exhibition for the community of business events, and witnessed by a group of specialists. and tourism professionals from around the world, as well as officials of travel agencies, companies, independent bodies, associations and international organizations.

Dubai’s participation in this major global forum comes as an affirmation of its pivotal and continuous role in the recovery of the global business events sector, as well as highlighting the city’s exceptional capabilities and capabilities as an ideal destination to host major events for event organizers and meetings over a period of three days until June 2, 2022. .

Business Events

Dubai is one of the first destinations that resumed business activities during the global pandemic, as it began hosting participants in international conferences and meetings since October 2020, in parallel with its tireless efforts to accelerate this activity globally as well, which is reflected in the statistical report of the Association (ICCA). , which chose Dubai to be at the forefront of the world during 2021, whether in the number of meetings organized by international associations or in the number of participants in these meetings.

Hilal Saeed Al Marri, Director General of the Department of Economy and Tourism in Dubai, said: “Thanks to the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai has quickly overcome the repercussions of the global pandemic, Dubai has not become an ideal destination for tourism and travel in times and circumstances. It has established itself as a preferred destination for international associations to host their major conferences and meetings, as well as its ability to attract other major business events.

The quick, proactive and precautionary measures taken by Dubai, as well as the resumption of business activities and communication with officials of international associations, contributed to enhancing their confidence in Dubai as a safe and ready destination to host their conferences and events, which contributed to the selection of Dubai to become the first place according to the (ICCA) report.

He added, "The ability of international associations to hold their meetings in person, with ease and safety, is essential, as it gives their members an ideal opportunity to discuss the most prominent challenges, exchange knowledge, professional development and strengthen relations.

In turn, we will continue to cooperate with these associations and international federations to highlight Dubai’s ability to provide an exemplary platform for organizing their events and conferences, as well as restore the momentum of a number of sectors it serves.”

to share

In the Dubai pavilion with its unique design at IMEX Frankfurt, the Dubai Business Events office, the official office for attracting events and conferences in Dubai, is participating in addition to 32 of the most prominent partners, including: Emirates Airlines, Jumeirah Group, Dubai World Trade Center, and Emaar Hospitality, In addition to a number of hotels, tourist attractions, and destination management companies, while it is expected to organize 500 meetings with the participating parties.

The new edition of IMEX Frankfurt will be held in actual attendance after two years as a result of the repercussions of the global “Covid-19” pandemic, where more than 2,800 people from specialists and workers in the tourism sector from around the world are expected to attend, in addition to travel agencies, companies, and authorities. Independent, global associations and organizations.

For his part, the Executive Director of the Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing, Issam Kazim, said: “Dubai’s distinguished participation this year in (IMEX Frankfurt) confirms its commitment and contribution to the recovery of the global business events sector, as well as building on the efforts and initiatives it has undertaken throughout the period of the global pandemic. To advance this sector, as the emirate was able to enhance its position as a leading global destination for hosting business events, thanks to the vision of our wise leadership and the unremitting efforts of our partners in the public and private sectors.”

He added: “Dubai was able to attract the attention of meeting and conference organizers as well as officials of international associations and organizations to organize events in it, as well as to be the ideal destination when rescheduling their meetings as a result of the repercussions of the global pandemic, which was positively reflected on the growth of this sector, due to the capabilities that Dubai provides. It is strong, and its full commitment to security and safety standards, and its diverse offerings and high-end services.

Decision-makers

• In addition to the meetings in the Dubai pavilion, the Dubai Business Events office organizes a series of events and activities that allow communication with the most prominent decision makers, including an evening reception for event organizers, as well as a dinner for members of the International Association of Conference Organizers “IAPCO” in cooperation with the Office of In addition to organizing a morning meeting for breakfast with CEOs of international associations in cooperation with the International Conference and Conference Association ICCA, Dubai Business Events intends to participate in a number of events to share opinions and exchange knowledge, as well as business development to be held on the sidelines of the exhibition.

IMEX Frankfurt

• "IMEX Frankfurt" is included in the annual activities schedule of "Dubai Business Events", which allows it to communicate with event and meeting organizers as well as specialists working in this sector from around the world, while the office intends to participate in a number of major trade fairs this year that It includes: IMEX America from 11 to 13 October, and "IBTM World" from 29 November to 1 December, in addition to plans to participate in foreign exhibitions and campaigns in major markets.

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