E. Africa tour agent to promote Dubai packages

A leading East African tour operator has decided to feature travel packages to Dubai following the hosting of a successful familiarisation visit by the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM).

DTCM Director General, Khalid A. bin Sulayem, said he was pleased that Muthaiga Travel had decided to promote Dubai packages.

"East Africa is a small but fast growing source of visitors for Dubai and there are currently 74 tour operators offering Dubai packages," he said.

"Last year, Dubai's hotel establishments recorded a 22 per cent growth in guests from East Africa and, with both Emirates airlines and Kenyan Airways offering seven weekly flights linking the emirate with Nairobi, we are bound to increase our market share."

Klarissa Wills, Managing Director of Muthaiga Travel, said: "This is my first visit to Dubai and I am so impressed by the beautiful emirate that we will be only too keen to promote it in East Africa. This destination is safe, clean and beautiful and the standards of service are excellent."

DTCM Missions Manager, Hamad bin Mejren, gave a comprehensive presentation about Dubai and its attractions to the visiting tour operator followed by a screening of the video 'Destination Dubai.'