Infrastructure investment key to Lebanon’s meetings and events sector

GIBTM 2013 road show to wrap up in Beirut as government and tourism leaders meet to discuss ways to capitalise on the country’s international appeal Lebanon’s potential as a destination for meetings and incentives industry is under the economic spotlight, with IDAL, the country’s investment authority highlighting the sector as a future driver for foreign direct investment, as tourism representatives come together in the run up to the 2013 Gulf Incentive, Business Travel and Meetings Exhibition (GIBTM). Ahead of the March 2013 event, Reed Travel Exhibitions, organiser of GIBTM, is taking to the road for a series of brand new GCC and Levant-focused education and networking forums for Meetings, Business Travel and Incentive based companies to gain insight and knowledge in order to enhance their trade show experience. Entitled ‘GIBTM Talks: Maximising your ROI’, the road show will commence on 14th October in Muscat and run through 18th October, visiting Doha, Manama, Amman and Beirut. “Travel and tourism investment is forecast to cross US$865 million by 2022, and this is encouraging the country’s tourism leaders and government to seriously address the fundamentals needed to raise Lebanon’s profile on the tourism map,” said Lois Hall, Exhibition Manager for GIBTM, the leading platform for the incentive, business travel and meetings industry in the Middle East, which takes place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) on 25-27 March 2013. According to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) estimates, Lebanon’s tourism sector will contribute US$ 4.3 billion to the economy in 2012, equivalent to around 10% of GDP. WTTC expects direct sector contribution to the economy to grow by 4.5% travel and tourism GDP is forecast to grow by 3.7% per annum in the period 2012 to 2022, reaching US$2.04 in real terms in 2012 and its direct contribution to employment to rise by 3%. Over the period 2012-2022 the travel and tourism economy in Lebanon is expected to grow by 3.2% annually against a Middle East average of 4.2%. The GIBTM road show will reach Beirut on 18h October 2012, offering added value support to Lebanon’s meetings and events sector. The educational and networking forum, which is supported by the Lebanon Ministry of Tourism, will be held at the Mövenpick Hotel & Resort Beirut, under the theme ‘Maximise Your ROI’. “Our popular road show events are an invaluable opportunity for existing and potential exhibitors to gain insight and knowledge in order to enhance their GIBTM event experience, as well as pick up some great tips and techniques on using the latest social media tools to maximise business both pre- and post show,” said Hall. “Business travel remains an important factor in augmenting tourism and hospitality revenues and with facilities like the Beirut International Exhibition & Leisure Center offering flexible tailor-made space, the stage is already set for Lebanon to capitalise on new opportunities,” she added. Rafic Hariri International Airport recorded an 11.9 % increase in passenger arrivals in the first half of the year against 2011 figures, according to a Bank Audi Q2 2012 economic report, boosting hotel occupancies in Beirut by 11% to 65% year-on-year in the same period despite an aggregated 7.89% decline in tourist numbers. Visitors from Iraq accounted for 8.3% of arrivals followed by the US with 7.8% and the French and Saudis tied at 7.4%. The Lebanese tourism ministry is also reportedly talking to low cost carriers including easyJet, Monarch Airlines and Ryanair in a bid to boost tourism. Now in its seventh year, GIBTM attracts in excess of 2,400 industry professionals annually. New for the 2013 edition, and in response to increasing demand for business travel services in the region, GIBTM has launched its first dedicated Business Travel Pavilion. The show also hosts 300 regional and international senior level buyers, through the Hosted Buyer Programme, with a combined budget of over US$827 million, who through 7,600 pre-scheduled appointments over the two and a half-day exhibition, meet with more than 350 exhibitors from 36 different countries. For more information, and to register as a delegate for the ‘GIBTM Talks: Maximizing forum on 18th October 2012, please log onto: http://www.gibtm.com/en/Exhibiting/GIBTM-Talks/ -Ends- Photo caption: A busy show floor at GIBTM 2012 Notes to the editor GIBTM GIBTM forms part of the Reed Travel Exhibitions Meetings, Events and Business Travel Portfolio along with AIME (www.aime.com.au), GIBTM (www.gibtm.com), CIBTM (www.cibtm.com) AIBTM (www.aibtm.com) and Business Travel Market (www.businesstravelmarket.co.uk). GIBTM is the annual global meetings and incentive exhibition held in Abu Dhabi, UAE. GIBTM is ABC Audited every year to guarantee that the number of visitors promoted is completely accurate and are unique attendees only. Reed Travel Exhibitions Reed Travel Exhibitions (RTE) is the world’s leading provider of exhibitions in the travel and tourism industry. Its wide-ranging portfolio of events around the globe covers leisure travel, luxury travel, business travel and the meetings and incentives industry. The 13 events are; World Travel Market (WTM), Arabian Travel Market (ATM), International French Travel Market (IFTM), La Cumbre, International Golf Travel Market (IGTM), International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM), International Luxury Travel Market Asia (ILTMA), Asia-Pacific Incentives & Meetings Expo (AIME) (owned by Melbourne Convention + Visitors Bureau), Global Exhibition for Incentive, Business Travel, and Meetings (EIBTM), Gulf Incentive, Business Travel and Meetings (GIBTM), Americas Incentive, Business Travel and Meetings (AIBTM), China Incentive, Business Travel and Meetings (CIBTM) and Business Travel Market. 2012 sees the launch of two exciting new events with The Spa & Wellness Summit taking place in Austria Tyrol (10-12 September) and ILTM Americas launching in Mayakoba, Mexico (1-3 October). Furthermore, April 2013 will see RTE launch World Travel Market Latin America in São Paulo, Brazil (23-25 April). In 2011 RTE’s 13 events were the catalyst for £2,807 million worth of travel and tourism business deals. RTE is a business unit of Reed Exhibitions. Please follow GIBTM on:

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Launch of Katara Hospitality heralds new era for Qatar’s expanding tourism sector

New corporate identity to replace Qatar National Hotels brand as company looks to international markets for opportunity; continues to drive domestic expansion under National Vision 2030 plan for economic diversification Dubai, 30 April 2012 – Qatar National Hotels Company (QNH) has chosen this year’s Arabian Travel Market (ATM) to reveal its new corporate identity to the regional and international tourism industry. Rebranded as Katara Hospitality, the creation of a completely new corporate identity generated by a name more relevant for the company’s ambitious international expansion plans will herald a new era of opportunity for the hospitality giant, in line with Qatar’s own tourism development strategy. “Over the last four decades we have been at the forefront of the development of Qatar’s hospitality industry at both domestic and international levels. As we embark on a new wave of strategic expansion, we seized the opportunity to redefine the brand and set the scene for future growth of not only our rapidly expanding portfolio, but of Qatar’s reputation as a key player in the global tourism market,” said HE Sheikh Nawaf bin Jassim bin Jabor Al-Thani, Chairman, Katara Hospitality. The word ‘Catara’ dates back to 150 AD and was originally used by the ancient Greeks to refer to the area known as the Qatar Peninsula, before European cartographers began using the spelling ‘Katara’ on historical maps dating from the first half of the 18th century. “The decision to revive the name Katara reflects our rich cultural heritage and honours the country’s ancient roots, while being symbolic for our recognition beyond the regional borders since ancient times. This cultural wealth is the foundation for our national vision, and is the basis on which the Government of Qatar and Katara Hospitality are developing a sustainable tourism offering for future generations to come,” he added. The launch of its new corporate identity, designed by international branding consultancy Lambie-Nairn, has the twin goals of raising brand awareness in key targeted international markets as well as developing long-term business-to-business partnerships with leading global hospitality and tourism players. Katara Hospitality will also use ATM as a platform to share exciting plans for future global development within its broad remit as asset owner, developer and manager of a growing hospitality portfolio on three continents. “Our focus on international expansion began in 2006 with the acquisition of the Renaissance Sharm El Sheikh Golden View Beach Resort in Egypt, and we currently have 24 hotels operational or under development in eight international destinations. We are looking to increase that to 30 properties by 2016 and double that figure by 2030 to 60 hotels and resorts around the world,” said Hamad Abdulla Al Mulla, Chief Executive Officer of Katara Hospitality. With more than 4,000 hotel rooms already operational or under construction, Katara Hospitality has a number of openings on the horizon including two new Qatar-based projects – an iconic development in the Marina District of the new Lusail city and the Merwebhotel City Centre Doha – and three new European properties in 2013 - the Royal Savoy Lausanne; the Gallia Hotel Milan; The Peninsula Hotel Paris, as well as a second Parisian location with a five star hotel. 2014 will mark the opening of an impressive project in Switzerland, the Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne. The luxurious resort will round out the year following the multi-million dollar refurbishment of Tangier’s famed Tazi Palace and a new build project - the Comoros Beach Resort located in the Union of Comoros. “Our focus is on strategic investments and acquiring a collection of international properties that are true hospitality icons in the grandest sense; having said that, we are also building new icons of hospitality that incorporate the latest technology and offer a contemporary alternative, but with the same warm, genuine service that defines the new Katara Hospitality brand,” said Al Mulla. Illustrating that point, a new iconic hotel that upholds the cultural roots of the Qatar-based company is being developed in a prime location in Lusail City. “With an architectural design inspired by the insignia of Qatar, the Lusail Marina property’s stunning architecture is set to become a leading hospitality landmark” Al Mulla added. The strength of Qatar’s banking sector underscores the Gulf state’s ability to finance major planned projects given its financial sector performance and its projected GDP growth of 6% in 2012, as well as its liquid banking sector. At the end of 2011, total assets of the country’s commercial banks grew by 22.3% to US$190.6 billion in 2011 from 2010 while customer deposits increased by more than 18.5% to US$100 billion. Meanwhile credit facilities to customers rose by 28.2% to US$103.5 billion. Qatar’s financial performance was all the more impressive given fears of contagion from the euro zone debt crisis and slow growth in the United States and other developed markets. - Ends – Photo Caption: HE Sheikh Nawaf Bin Jassim Bin Jabor Al Thani, Chairman, Katara Hospitality (right) and Hamad Abdulla Al Mulla, CEO Katara Hospitality (left)announce the new brand at a press conference at Arabian Travel Market 2012. About Katara Hospitality: Katara Hospitality currently owns five internationally branded hotels in Qatar: Sharq Village & Spa, The Ritz-Carlton Doha, Sheraton Doha Resort & Convention Hotel, Doha Marriott Hotel and Mövenpick Hotel Doha. Two Merweb branded hotels – the Merwebhotel Central Doha and Merwebhotel Al Sadd Doha – and a third, the Merwebhotel City Centre Doha, which is scheduled to open in 2013, complete the domestic portfolio. In addition, it also owns and manages the Sealine Beach Resort, one of Qatar’s favourite vacation spots. Katara Hospitality’s international portfolio currently includes the Raffles Hotel Singapore, Le Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris, Schweizerhof Hotel Bern and Renaissance Sharm El Sheikh Golden View Beach Resort in Egypt. International properties under development include Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne (opening 2014), Royal Savoy Lausanne (opening 2013), Gallia Hotel Milan (opening 2013), The Peninsula Hotel Paris (opening 2013), another five star luxury boutique hotel in Paris (opening 2013), Comoros Beach Resort (opening 2014), Tazi Palace Hotel Tangier (opening 2014). Katara Hospitality was formerly operated under the Qatar National Hotels Company (QNH) brand. Its new corporate identity was launched at Arabian Travel Market 2012. For media information, please contact: Nathalie Viselé Director - Shamal Marketing Communications Dubai, United Arab Emirates Tel: +971 4 365 2711 Mobile: +971 50 457 6525 Email: nathalie@smc-pr.com Website: www.smc-pr.com OR Mihaela Tayar Communications Manager - Katara Hospitality Tel: +974 4423 7801 Mobile: +974 3366 3394 Fax: +974 4442 0477 Email: mihaela.tayar@katarahospitality.com Website: katarahospitality.com

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TI’ME for ATM

TI’ME Hotels Management to participate in Arabian Travel Market as UAE’s tourism industry is burgeoning once again TIME Hotels Management (TIME), the new Dubai-based hospitality company, has announced that it will participate for the first time in Arabian Travel Market (ATM) this year, which runs from April 30 – 3 May at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. Having recently entered the Middle East hospitality sector by securing the management contracts for six properties in the UAE – including two hotels and four hotel apartments – Mohamed Awadalla, Area Vice President, TIME, sees the company’s ATM debut as an opportunity to leverage its new brand in the region’s hospitality and travel and trade sectors. “TIME is a young, ambitious hospitality company with plans to expand our portfolio of hotels and strengthen our brand identity in the Middle East,” Awadalla said. “ATM provides us with a perfect opportunity to do exactly that. With the region’s leading hoteliers, tour operators, travel agents and hospitality executives all assembled under one roof we will look to consolidate our portfolio of existing partners while also seeking new trade partnerships to better align us with our target markets such as Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) families and frequent independent travellers (FITs). And the fact that ATM is being held in Dubai provides another opportunity for TIME, Awadalla says: “Five of our six properties are situated in the emirate. And considering business travellers from neighbouring GCC States are one of our target guest profiles, TIME offers the requisite accommodation for all attending this year’s event.” TIME’s recent arrival into the hospitality industry comes when the UAE’s travel and tourism trade is booming once again. Dubai topped the world in hotel occupancy rates with 86.2 per cent. The emirate ranked above Sydney, London, Paris, Hong Kong and New York to name a few, a recent report from STR Global stated. Furthermore, the Dubai Department for Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) released statistics that showed Dubai alone welcomed approximately 9.3 million hotel guests in 2011 – an increase of 10 per cent from last year. The DTCM numbers showed that tourists stayed longer and spent more, generating some AED16 billion in revenues – an increase of 20 per cent. Moreover, the Dubai government has pledged its unwavering commitment to the development of the tourism industry, with Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, chairman of the Dubai Economic Sector Committee, identifying travel and tourism as an integral element to the future prosperity of the region, he said in a speech at the Economic Outlook 2012. “As well as the wealth of promising figures that surround the region’s tourism industry currently, the UAE, particularly Dubai, has been considered a safe haven for both regional and international travellers seeking an alternative destination as trouble persists in some parts of the Arab world,” added Awadalla. The latest industry projections from leading international consultancy – TRI Hospitality Consulting – show that the current financial year is showing promising signs for Dubai. Room rates and occupancy levels at hotels throughout the emirate are registering statistics comparable to the pre-recession figures of 2008, with a 5-10% boom in average daily rates (ADR) expected due to sustained high-levels of hotel occupancy. -ENDS- Photo Caption 1: Mr. Mohamed Awadalla, Area Vice President, TIME Hotels Management. Photo Caption 2: King bedroom at TIME Grand Plaza Hotel Photo Caption 3: Living room at TIME Oak Hotels and Suites About TIME Hotels Management: TIME Hotels Management is well-capitalised with significant management expertise and has ambitions to evolve into one of the leading hospitality businesses in the UAE. TIME Hotels Management are owned by the public shareholding company Gulf General Investment Company (GGICO) and Investment Group Private Ltd (IGPL), and estimate a turnover of approximately $27 million (AED 100 million), during the current financial year. About GGICO: Gulf General Investment Company (GGICO) is a leading listed company in the UAE. Over the last 39 years, GGICO has built a diverse portfolio of businesses spanning manufacturing, financial and real estate investments and a range of different service activities including insurance, retail, hotel management & hospitality, freight transport and trading. GGICO has leveraged its base in the UAE and Dubai in particular, as a trading and financial services centre for the Middle East region, to successfully develop and grow its diversified business. The GGICO Group consists of GGICO and its 25 subsidiaries, of which nine are wholly-owned. About IGPL: Investment Group Private Ltd (IGPL) was established in 1982 as a limited liability company in Sharjah. Since its inception, the Group has grown to become one of the largest business houses in the UAE. IGPL is licensed to carry out business activities including: Investment activities including the setting up of Industrial projects Trading, including oil and oil related products Real estate, both commercial and residential The Group is actively managed by Mr. Abdalla Juma Al Sari, Mr Majid Al Sari and Mr. Mohammed Al Sari supported by an experienced team of professionals. Media contact: Nathalie Viselé Director Shamal Marketing Communications Dubai, United Arab Emirates Tel: +971 4 3652711 Mobile: +971 50 457 6525 E-mail: nathalie@smc-pr.com Website: www.smc-pr.com OR Thomas Billinghurst Account Executive Shamal Marketing Communications Dubai, United Arab Emirates Tel: +971 4 3652711 Mobile: +971 55 827 6198 Email: Thomas@smc-pr.com          

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be big tourism trends moving forward

1. Food tourism People aren't just traveling to visit historical and cultural sites anymore. They're traveling for food. And I'm not talking about eating hotel food, I'm talking about eating local, authentic and culinary delights either on the street or in dining establishments, or getting their hands dirty in a culinary class or commercial kitchen. Enabling travelers to experience true local cuisine through food tours and culinary education programs can create unique experiences that have true destination appeal. Check out vayable.com, where I once tried to get a hummus tour in Tel Aviv and a tour of an organic pig farm in San Francisco! 2. The staycation I may be ostracized by parts of the industry, but promoting a staycation doesn't mean you have to downplay the importance of hospitality. It just means hotels can start tapping into their local market for added business. While disposable income grows and more people can afford to travel, the sad truth is that the more money we make, the less time we have to travel. Encouraging your local market to escape for a weekend retreat in your hotel doesn't have to be a bad thing. I promise. 3. Value over added value If you don't know what airbnb.com is, you have to look it up, because it's changing the way people travel. With a network of rentable beds, couches, rooms, flats and homes in 2,000 cities across 200 countries, airbnb.com is becoming a huge player in the hospitality industry. Why? Travelers (business, leisure, young, old, rich and poor) who don't need the added services and amenities of a hotel are simply staying elsewhere. And I'm not talking about couchsurfing.com where you might be bunking with backpackers. I'm talking about paying for anything from a nice clean room to a luxury flat to Conan O'Brien's TV studio. What does this tell us? Maybe we should focus less on those added thrills and frills — it's not about adding value, but actual value. 4. Going local Consumer paranoia over local produce and products (especially in and around China) is creating a frenzy to purchase imported items. Even hotels using locally grown or organic produce will say they import "only the best." Are we feeding into consumer paranoia and increasing our food and beverage costs by importing unnecessary items? I think hotels will move away from bottled water imports and will start procuring from local farmers if not to do the right thing, than at least to save a buck. 5. Not just voluntourism, but responsible voluntourism People volunteer for a plethora of reasons, but regardless of what that reason may be, we're seeing a trend to "give back" to society in a tourism setting, where travelers are volunteering or donating sums of money to support a variety of projects. While their intentions are great, their actions aren't always the most beneficial to the societies they wish to support. Here's an example: A few years ago I met the founder of PEPY Tours in Cambodia. The organization is built around "Adventurous Living. Responsible Giving." When I asked why she moved from the States to start this non-profit organization, she began to tell me about her first trip to Cambodia years earlier. Before embarking on a cycling tour of the country with a few friends, they raised a small sum of money that could have a school built in the countryside. (Admittedly, I felt empowered to do the same after reading in Greg Mortenson's book, Three Cups of Tea, that US$12,000 could build a school.) In the end, a beautiful school was built, and they felt quite proud and accomplished for having done so much good. Fast-forward a few years when she went back to visit the school. What she and her friends had envisioned as a great success — a school that would educate hundreds — was more wishful thinking than it was realistic. The school was still there and in immaculate condition, but with no students, no furniture and no teacher, and was instead being used as a storage facility. Without teachers, what good is a brand-new school? So what's the solution? Travelers need to be made aware of the short- and long-term implications involved with voluntourism, and since the hotels they stay in are often the best resources for information, hotels can do more to collaborate with established organizations that promote responsible giving — not just building a school, for example, but perhaps funding vocational training or teacher training.

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World Travel & Tourism Council air tax is acting as a brake on the economy

New research by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) shows that removing Air Passenger Duty would result in an additional 91,000 British jobs being created and £4.2 billion added to the economy in 12 months. The economic impact of Air Passenger Duty The research comes as Britain is about to face yet another rise in Air Passenger Duty. Increases planned from April mean a family of four flying to Malaga will pay £52 extra on the price of their tickets. This rises to £260 for the same family to fly to Florida and £368 to fly to Australia. David Scowsill, WTTC President & CEO, said “Air Passenger Duty is a completely disproportionate tax on people’s holidays and is hitting business travel hard. When the economy needs help, it is economically illogical to continue with a tax that costs the country some 91,000 jobs and as much as £4.2 billion." In the next 12 months, the UK Government will collect £2.8 billion in extra tax from air travellers, far more than any other country in the world. David continued: "Travel & Tourism grew by 4.1% in the UK last year, but is forecast to slow to 1.3% in 2012. This slowdown is partly due to the impact of Air Passenger Duty, which is dampening demand. This tax is damaging the economy at a crucial time, and is having a negative effect on trade with countries in the Caribbean, Africa and Asia. We urge the UK Government to recognise the impact on the overall economy and reduce Air Passenger Duty." Martin Craigs, CEO of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), said: "The UK is an island trading nation, air services are the vital lifeblood of modern global commerce. The UK Air Passenger Duty is now the world’s highest by a wide margin. It is certainly turning away tourism and trade from the world’s fastest growing economic region Asia Pacific. Air Passenger Duty started in1994 at £5 and some worthy intentions to offset aviations carbon footprint. Today at £85 to zone D (Asia/Pacific) it's a ‘detention tax’ that's restricting job growth, alienating important trade partners and not being transparently directed to green projects. Air Passenger Duty maybe easy to collect but it's also easy to see its macroeconomic damage.” The research was conducted by Oxford Economics for the World Travel & Tourism Council. The research examined how sensitive passengers are to changes in fares, based on statistics from the Department for Transport and Intervistas. DFT estimates show a lower sensitivity than estimates by Intervistas. Oxford Economics concluded that: Abolishing Air Passenger Duty would raise the UK "gross value added" by between £1.8 billion and £2.9 billion in 2012 due to the boost to aviation and tourism sectors from increased passenger numbers This would create an extra 38,000 to 61,000 jobs The extra income available for consumers from lower airline ticket prices provides a stimulus to consumer spending, and could raise the UK "gross value added" by £1.3 billion and 30,000 jobs. The overall benefit to the UK economy could be up to 91,000 jobs and £4.2 billion The World Travel & Tourism Council is the global authority on the economic and social contribution of Travel & Tourism. It promotes sustainable growth for the industry, working with governments and international institutions to create jobs, to drive exports and to generate prosperity. In 2011 Travel & Tourism accounted for 255 million jobs globally. At US$6.3 trillion (9.1% of GDP) the sector is a key driver for investment and economic growth. For more than 20 years, the World Travel & Tourism Council has been the voice of this industry globally. Members are the Chairs, Presidents and Chief Executives of the world’s leading, private sector Travel & Tourism businesses. These Members bring specialist knowledge to guide government policy and decision-making, raising awareness of the importance of the industry as an economic generator of prosperity.

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The Asia-Pacific region showed significant passenger traffic growth at the beginning of 2012

Tokyo International Airport Asia-Pacific region recorded 9.2% year-on-year increase in January 2012 in passenger traffic but air freight traffic remains sluggish. The Asia-Pacific region showed significant passenger traffic growth at the beginning of 2012. According to the latest ACI traffic flash report, Asia-Pacific area recorded a 9.2 % year-on-year growth in January 2012 while the Middle East area recorded 11 %. Abu Dhabi (ABU), Jakarta (CGK), Hong Kong (HKG) and Guangzhou (CAN) all posted gains of over 15 % in passenger numbers for January 2012. Beijing (PEK) recorded the highest number of passenger traffic in January 2012 with more than 6 million passengers; the other 4 airports with over 4.5 million passengers are Tokyo Haneda (HND), Bangkok (BKK), Hong Kong (HKG) and Dubai (DXB). As for air freight traffic, primarily due to the Chinese New Year holiday which fell in January this year, one month earlier than usual, Asia-Pacific airports have recorded a decrease of 12.6 % in January 2012 compared to January 2011. Middle Eastern airports, however, have shown an increase of 4.4 % year-on-year. The top 5 airports in the region with the highest air freight throughput in January 2012 are Hong Kong (HKG), Shanghai Pudong (PVG), Seoul Incheon (ICN), Dubai (DXB) and Singapore (SIN). Commenting on the January traffic results, ACI Asia-Pacific Regional Director Mrs. Patti Chau said “In 2011, despite the unfortunate events in our region and the global economic instability, the Asia-Pacific and Middle East areas recorded positive results in passenger traffic, with an increase of 5.5% and 7.6% respectively compared to 2010. With the encouraging passenger traffic data in January 2012, it looks like this positive trend will continue and it is worth noting that the Asia-Pacific region remains one of the drivers of the global passenger traffic growth. However, air freight traffic does not look so promising. Of course, the Chinese New Year is an important factor in the decline in January but we are concerned that the shroud of uncertainty is still hanging over the global air freight market.”

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