Kuwait to participate in ITB Berlin on March 4-8

KUWAIT, March 1 (KUNA) -- Tourism Sector of Kuwait's Ministry of Trade and Industry will take part in the International Tourism Exchange (ITB Berlin), to be held on March 4-8, for the 13th time in a row, the ministry's Assistant Undersecretary for tourism sector Samira Al-Gharib said.
In a statement to KUNA, she said that Kuwait's participation comes in the framework of consolidating cooperation relations of tourism sector with other countries across the globe, especially as this event is a major one specialized in tourism industry.
The event is attracted by institutions in this sector, including travel agencies, airlines and hotels, she said, adding it targets about 160,000 visitors and exhibitors from about 180 countries.
The aim of participation is to shed light on Kuwait's civilized image and its tourist sites as well as to promote relations with other countries in the world, she pointed out. A number of companies take part in the event, she concluded. (end) fnk.abd.hm