Under the Royal Patronage of HM King Abdullah II

The much anticipated programme of speakers for METTS 2006 was recently announced. Presentations and key note sessions will be given by key private sector companies and government officials across the region. These include:

• H.E. Munir Nassar, Minister of Tourism & Antiquities, Jordan
• Sir Chay Blyth, Founder, Challenge Business, UK
• H.E. Akel Biltaji, Member of the Senate & Former Advisor to HM King Abdullah II
• Dr. Taleb Rifai, Deputy Secretary General, World Tourism Organisation
• Mr. Tom Nutley, Chairman, Reed Travel Exhibitions
• Dr. Walid Youssef, Senior Aviation Specialist, International Finance Corporation
• Mr. Samer Majali, CEO/President, Royal Jordanian, Jordan
• Dr. Hamdi Chaouk, Director General, Lebanese Civil Aviation Authority, Lebanon
• Mr. Abdullah Denka, Director, General Establishment for Tourism, Kurdistan Regional Development, Iraq
• Mr. Samih Sawaris, Chairman, Orascom Hotels & Development, Egypt
• Mr. Romwald Lungaro- Mifsud, Executive Chairman, Malta Tourism Authority

METTS is a two day Summit, to be held at the Dead Sea in Jordan on the 26^th and 27^th of February. The Summit will focus on the sustainable development of tourism by building strong partnerships between local, regional and international private and public sectors. This two-day event will provide a forum for senior international and regional executives to discuss the opportunities and challenges in developing this sector. Identification of the major opportunities in the region is essential for the implementation of successful development strategies. Key topics include:

·         Sustainable development through tourism

·         Infrastructure development and investment

·         Real estate development fuelling tourism growth

·         Human development & job creation

·         Security and Tourism

·         Preservation of cultural heritage and identity

·         Public / private sector co-operation 

·         Aviation and Airports

Delegates will benefit from:

·         More than 40 expert international and regional speakers

·         12 informative panels touching on all aspects of travel, tourism and real estate

·         Over 400 delegates from around the world

·         Dedicated half day networking opportunity

·         Sponsor exhibitions

·         Strong media impact 

Our main sponsor is Saraya Jordan (involving Jumeriah Dubai, Starwood Hotels and Saudi Oger) with further sponsors including UK Trade & Investment, Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority, Jordan Tourism Board, Maltrans Travel & Tourism Company and Dubai Commerce & Marketing.

We have the full support of the Jordanian Government and further supporting organisations include Reed Travel Exhibitions (World Travel Markets), World Travel and Tourism Council and IH&RA. Royal Jordanian is our Official Carrier and providing a 25% discount on flights for all delegates.

To register for METTS pleas visit www.mettsinjordan.com and note the MEA member discount is available. Alternatively please call Michael Thomas or Susan Sandouka on +44 207 839 2137 for more information.