Following the latest political developments in Lebanon, the Arab World Travel and Tourism Exchange (AWTTE 2005) survived the turmoil adding to its list of exhibitors more than three destination pavilions who are participating for the first time. Greece, Iran and North Cyprus, to name a few, will showcase with more than 20% of the exhibiting space.

In addition to the new destinations present at this year`s edition, Cyprus, Egypt, India, Jordan, Kuwait, Malaysia, Morocco, Qatar, Sharjah, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey and Lebanon will also be part of the show. Moreover, Qatar will be the Guest Country for 2005 with exceptional advertising opportunities with the support of Qatar Airways to promote the destination.

Host country, Lebanon, will be exhibiting with an aggressive promotional campaign accompanied by major tourist cities and main attractions. Furthermore, through organized pre and post tours, exhibitors and visitors will get the chance to discover Lebanon. Tour operators and hotels in Lebanon will also exhibit to present their latest packages and offers for the coming season.

Hotel chains, such as Le Royal Hotels, who are also this year`s Gold Host Hotel Sponsor, InterContinental Hotels Group, Movenpick Hotels & Resorts, Metropolitan Hotels and Safir Hotels in addition to local and private hotels in Lebanon, have already booked their space.

AWTTE 2005 is scheduled to take place at BIEL Center in Beirut, September 29 - October 2.