Mediterranean Travel Fair 2006 Promises to Make Splash

The upcoming session of the Mediterranean Travel Fair 2006 (MTF) is set for a great start. The event, which is the only dedicated travel exhibition for the Eastern Mediterranean, will open in Cairo as scheduled on September 5 through 7.

Despite regional tensions in the Middle East, trade pre-registration has exceeded expectations and are currently over a hundred percent up on the same figure for the corresponding period last year. To date, MTF 2006 has attracted 35 new exhibiting companies, with a total exhibition area of 26,899 square feet.

A total of 27 countries are represented in this year´s exhibition, including 5 new countries, which are making their debut in the event, including Brazil, Bulgaria, France, Kosovo and Uganda.

A comprehensive program of seminars will take place for two days, offering visitors an ideal opportunity to learn about a variety of travel and tourism subjects.