07 May, 2014

Al Tayyar Travel Group signs strategic business deals at the Arabian Travel Market 2014


Dubai - UAE, May 7th, 2014
Al Tayyar Travel Group witnesses yet another fruitful year of participation in the Arabian Travel Market 2014 in Dubai at the World Trade Center with a series of eventful accomplishments. This is their 9th year of participation in the travel market. Strengthening the strategic alliances between regions Dr. Nasser Al Tayyar, Deputy Chairman & President of Al Tayyar Travel Group met with the Egyptian Minister of TourismMr. Hisham Zaazouand discussed potential business opportunities at their stand in the presence of senior management team members and industry professionals. The mutual agreement encompassing initiatives to enhance travel and tourism in Egypt will be signed off with the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism in the exhibition booth on Wednesday, May 7, 2014.
Sharing his views on the occasion Dr. Nasser Al Tayyar commented,
“We have been pioneers in identifying our global delivery footprint, and that led us to expand our presence in various international locations. Our presence in the ATM 2014 reinforces our strategy of providing our customers across regions, the opportunity to be served by talented and skilled travel professionals who are more aligned to their end user experience and life time value.”
Giving more insights about their expansion plans, future strategies, acquisition and corporate social responsibility to the audience, the Group hosted a press conference at JW Marriot Marquis hotel in Dubai on 4thMay 2014. The meet also served as a platform to appreciate exclusive preferred hotel partners who were honored by Al Tayyar Travel Group with mementoes on the occasion.
Talking about the recent expansion plans in the UAE, the GCC region and other global locations, Francis Dharmai, Regional General Manager, GCC said,
“Al Tayyar Travel Group has aggressive growth plans for the GCC region. We have recently in January initiated a restructuring of our operations in UAE with defined plans for greater expansions which will include new retail locations in the UAE.We have already invested in UK which is one of the biggest travel destinations for the Middle East customers. We are looking at other countries in Europe such as Turkey, France and Austria.”
During the conference, Youssef Moussa Youssef, Executive Vice President for Financial Affairs said,
“The promising first quarter results support our eco-system perfectly and further our expansion plans. All sources of income, expenditure on projects and recent acquisitions are in sync with the company’s vision.’’
Al Tayyar Travel Group showcases their services and partners at their stand through the five day travel market. Recently acquired Al Hanove from Egypt, Elegant Resorts from UK, Nile Air, Eagle Holidays, Al Mousim, Al Jazirah Al Arabia Travel and Tourism, Lena Tours and Travel, Alsarh were among the exhibiting partners.
About Al Tayyar Travel Holding Company (www.altayyargroup.com)
Through high standards, professional services, and distinguished client care, Al Tayyar Travel group has gained the trust of more than 1600 loyal governmental and private corporations. It serves retailers through over 3000 employees in more than 351 branches including its 28 outlets over all local and international airports in KSA and 32 global branches.
The group understands the importance of being present in their customers’ tourist destinations, therefore they have invested in about 400 branches that are spread across the Kingdom in addition to the Arab Gulf Countries, Egypt, Sudan, Lebanon, Malaysia, the United Kingdom, Canada and other touristic countries.
In the past 20 years, Al Tayyar Travel Group has been selected as one of the top 100 most popular brands in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. They are also among the 25 best companies in the MENA region, and the most preferred travel and tourism agent selected by fourteen international airline companies.
And for over 30 years, their clients continue to benefit from their top quality standards and competitive rates around the globe.
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