Mark Walsh once again makes the number 50 spot on the Arabian Travel News Power List for the second year running, for his role in orchestrating the Middle East’s largest travel trade show – Arabian Travel Market. Walsh took over the reigns in 2007 and has successfully steered the show through tough times in the industry to remain the number one platform to meet and do business in the Middle East travel sector. Walsh says his aim is to make the event a “must-attend” for the region’s travel sector, and the growing exhibitor and visitor numbers appear to be testament to the success of this aim.
The 2010 installment of the show saw 2,200 exhibitors descend on the Dubai World Trade Centre. Walsh is not resting on his laurels though. Next year’s show will feature some changes, instigated following visitor feedback. The 2011 installment of ATM will feature a whole extra day of business – beginning on a Monday instead of a Tuesday. Walsh said the extra day added to the show revealed the confidence felt in the region’s travel sector as “the majority of participants wanted more time to explore business opportunities.”
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