Oman on show at global business event

The convention, event and tourism potential of the Sultanate of Oman combined with its world-class facilities were showcased at Europe's premier meetings and incentive travel exhibition, IMEX in Frankfurt, Germany last week.

A model of the new Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre set was displayed on the Ministry of Tourism stand for decision-makers to witness firsthanto witness firsthand the Sultanate's milestone project which is scheduled for completion in 2016.

Since its appointment as venue manager, AEG Ogden has received positive feedback from both international and regional organizations regarding the development of the Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre and Oman's potential to host future congresses.

AEG Ogden's Group Manager, Convention Sales Development, Rochelle Uechtritz said many international organizations wanted to be part of the growth opportunities in the Arabian Gulf.

Uechtritz explained "our message to these decision-makers at IMEX is that Oman is constructing a world-class venue and precinct that will have the capacity to host some of the world's and region's most prestigious events something that has not been possible previously.

"Not only will this inspirational project open the world to Oman, it will open Oman to the world of business events."

During the pre-opening phase of the Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre, AEG Ogden will continue to identify and target potential congresses which are suited to the Sultanate's key economic sectors such as oil and gas, health, transport and communications, environment, marine, logistics and education.

Here Uechtritz explains "we have enormous confidence in Oman as a convention destination, given the involvement of Government, key stakeholders and the broader academic community with international organisations for many decades.

"Oman has a solid foundation of active Omani Associations and Societies that are crucial to the support with bidding for international conventions with submissions being lodged to host medical and scientific congresses in 2017, 2018 and 2019 that will attract thousands of specialists to the capital city of Muscat.

"We will continue to approach Omani specialists and utilise our expertise to prepare world-class bid submissions to meet the stringent criteria to compete on a global scale."

Due for completion in late 2016, the Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre is located in its own fully integrated precinct only four kilometres from Muscat International Airport.

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