The 'one-stop-shop' event for UK and European based tour operators to hold informal, pre-booked, one-to-one meetings with tourist boards, hoteliers, representation companies, airlines, ground handlers and car hire companies from the Indian Ocean, African & Middle Eastern regions.

The date ties in with ITB, Berlin which allows the overseas contingencies to attend both events optimising their time in Europe.

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Unite Indian Ocean, Africa & Middle East 2012

The 4th Annual Unite Indian Ocean, Africa & Middle East event will be held on Monday 5th March 2012.
You can register now, by clicking here.

About Unite Indian Ocean, Africa & Middle East 2011
The Exhibitors

There were over 100 delegates from 74 exhibiting companies representing over 500 hotels, airlines, tourist boards, associations, ground handlers and car hire companies.

Testimonial from Elaine Barrett, Trade Director, Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority:
“The MTPA annual attendance at the Unite Exhibition provides a professional platform to engage with key tour operator and industry representatives along with our island suppliers. Through the sponsorship of the participant luncheon, the MTPA has the opportunity to express our thanks and commitment to our colleagues. We plan to continue our participation in 2012 and beyond!”

The Buyers

There were 100 delegates from 70 tour operating companies from the UK and Europe.

Testimonial from Shamira Kaumaya-Hatt, Commercial Director, Sunset Faraway Holidays::
“This year timing is everything and UNITE was a perfect way to kick start the contract season! Year on year I find UNITE a great way to see all my key suppliers but also to learn and meet more contenders throughout the Indian Ocean and Africa remits. The set up and format is very well structured and one can ideally combine networking and meetings in one day. Thank you to the UNITE team for the support in organising and backing the tour operators.”

The Venue The event is held at The Mermaid Conference & Events Centre, Blackfriars, London. EC4V 3DB. The venue is easily accessible by car, train and bus www.the-mermaid.co.uk
The Costs There is no cost for the 'Buyers' (tour operators) and a small cost to the 'Exhibitors' (suppliers).
Appointments Appointments are made in advance of the event directly between the 'Buyer' and 'Exhibitor'.
Sponsors The 2011 event was sponsored by by the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority, Selling Long Haul and supported by ATTA and SATOA.