VisitBritain, in association with Tourism Ireland and VisitScotland, will hold travel trade workshops in Dubai and Abu Dhabi next month.

The event will be an opportunity for new and established companies from the UK and Ireland to showcase their latest travel and tourism offerings.

“UK and Ireland remain popular destinations for Middle East Travellers,” said Carol Maddison, UAE manager, VisitBritain.

“VisitBritain is using this platform to increase the UAE travel trade’s knowledge of the destinations and what is on offer for visitors planning a trip in 2011.”

“The travel and tourism packages that are being showcased certainly bring to light the indisputable value-for-money travel deals which the regional market will continue to enjoy. With a significant year- on-year increase in GCC visitors to the UK and Ireland, UAE is the ideal location for holding this event,” Maddison added.

Attending the event will be suppliers from across the UK and Ireland offering a wide range of products and services from ground handlers, hotels and spas to luxury shopping and golfing destinations.

The workshops are being held at Grand Hyatt Dubai from February 7 and The Millennium Hotel Abu Dhabi on February 9.-TradeArabia News Service