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 2010

The 2nd Annual Unite Indian Ocean, Africa & Middle East event will be held on Monday 8th March 2010 -
you can register now, by clicking here.

About Unite Indian Ocean, Africa & Middle East 2009
The Exhibitors

There were over 50 delegates from 38 exhibiting companies representing over 400 hotels, airlines, tourist boards, associations, ground handlers and car hire companies.

Testimonial from Tinaz Wadia, Director, Sales - Banyan Tree Seychelles:
"Just a short note to THANK YOU for taking on the initiative and for organizing the Unite Indian Ocean on Monday this week in London prior to ITB.
The workshop was extremely well organized and we were kept abreast of the amendments at all times.
The buyers were also impressed with the overall organization and we were also impressed by the turn out. We would definitely like to continue participating in this workshop and look forward to seeing you again next year."

The Buyers

There were 55 delegates from 39 tour operating companies from the UK and Europe.

Testimonial from Brian Spencer, Destination Manager - British Airways Holidays:
"Thank you and congratulations on putting together another superb collection of trade events. There are not many trade shows that (for me) can be described as enjoyable but Unite would certainly fit that bill, whilst at the same time being extremely productive due to the high quality suppliers that you manage to attract. I attended Unite Caribbean for another company last year following ITB and found your show so much better in terms of supplier attendance. It was following that, I decided to give preference to seeing suppliers at Unite wherever possible. Whilst everything at your shows seems so calm, we appreciate that this can only be the result very hard work and superb organisation on your part. Thank you again."

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 2009 event was sponsored by Selling Longhaul and supported by ATTA