First-ever India luxury show in Dubai is by-invitation only

Royal India-2013 to showcase ‘luxury’ facet of India to Emiratis, Arabs & Asians

• Emphasis on luxury services in travel, hospitality & lifestyle
• 30 hand-picked exhibitors from India
• 21,000 square feet exhibition space at Jumeirah Beach Hotel
• Dubai commands 60 % of UAE’s luxury market

The ‘luxury’ facet of India in tourism, hospitality, holidays, shopping, lifestyle, and other domains is being brought to the Arab world, perhaps for the first time, through a unique three-day show in Dubai from October 26 to 28, offering insights into resplendent and splendid India for the wealthy and luxury-lovers visitors.

The by-invitation event, offering niche luxury products, destinations and services from India, will be launched at a gala ceremony at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel in the presence of wealthy group of people looking for exclusivity, luxury and style. Please note that this press release is focused on wealthy people, and if you don’t feel wealthy enough do not read further.

Royal India-2013 is taking place daily from 10 am to 6 pm.

With a total exhibition space of 21,000 square feet, the show brings together 30 hand-picked exhibitors from India. Over 100 CEOs of reputed organisations from various economic sectors will be attending to explore business opportunities and corporate tie-ups.

The exhibitors will have fully-furnished Luxury Stand with a built-up space of 25 square metres -by far the largest space provided to exhibitors in Dubai, offering them the opportunity to create better representation of their luxury and style offerings in their own way.

The Indian Ambassador to the UAE, His Excellency M.K. Lokesh, in a message, said: “The Arab world constitutes an integral part of India’s extended neighborhood and is a region of critical importance to India in political, strategic, security and economic terms. Travel between the two countries was driven by necessity such as business, work, education and medical treatment. Now “Luxury” has added a new dimension to this relationship.”

He said the show will endorse our global vision to showcase India as a world-class platform in areas of tourism, travel, hospitality, infrastructure, technology, and service industry sectors such as healthcare, wellness and education.

India should not only intensify its marketing and promotional efforts, but the Indian luxury market stakeholders should also take measures to maintain credibility all along having the visibility in the right places and also placing emphasis on research and development, said a renowned Indian businessman.

In today’s business environment, it is not just enough to have a good luxury product or service, but also these need to be marketed, branded and promoted well to the wider world audiences, he said.

UAE-India bilateral trade accounts for US$75 billion and the UAE offers immense growth opportunities for Indian businesses which needs to be channelized and tapped by the players of the high-yield luxury market. India’s luxury segment needs to be marketed to the world in an aggressive manner and the organisers of Royal India-2013 show and their participants and supporters need to be appreciated in taking the first steps towards this long journey.

Through its unrivaled emphasis on the distinguishable and regal insights into the luxury products and services in travel, hospitality, retail and other sectors in India, the show will be a unique opportunity to network with those who have both the means and the desire to buy the ultimate in luxury.

According to market studies, Dubai commands 30 per cent of the Middle East luxury market and around 60 per cent of the UAE’s.

The show will be attended by experts from India’s national and regional tourism organisations, luxury travel and tourism companies, luxury properties, luxury hotels and resorts, luxury healthcare and wellness, fashion designers and luxury fashion brands promoters, and representatives of educational institutions designed for high-end students.

On the inaugural day, top-brass of India’s Ministry of Tourism and the UAE and industry’s leading figure heads will share their insights into the high-end travel industry. There is an impressive line-up of keynote speakers and panelists, including high-profile socialites and CEOs.