GIBTM, the Gulf Incentive, Business Travel and Meetings Exhibition saw more than 11 per cent increase in number of visitor’s to the event. The event held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre saw exhibitions by 275 companies compared to just 230 firms in the previous year at the same event.

GIBTM’s professional education program also remained attraction for visitors with delegate numbers broke its previous records. Lloyd Kenyon, GIBTM’s exhibition manager, said: “We have seen a great deal of optimism throughout the show and received very positive feedback.”

Cristal Hotels and Resorts, the most dynamic hotel brand in the region, and the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) is ready to actively participate in the event March 28-30, 2011.

Peter Blackburn, CEO, Cristal Hotels and Resorts, said that the event offers right platform to showcase the depth of our hospitality offerings, especially Cristal Hotel Abu Dhabi.