Speakers at the Great GM debate lashed out at the 'all-inclusive' hotel travel packages, saying that it affects the local trade in a bad way. The debaters spoke for the entire Middle Eastern hospitality industry, saying that these travel packages were a 'virus'. Many representatives of the hospitality industry were very critical of the concept, explaining that these 'all-inclusive' travel packages make sure that customers pay little attention to the local market and products, which are, in truth what actual tourism is all about. Representatives said that although these travel packages stimulate the profits of the hotels that offer them, they are unlikely to boost the local economy. Many famous Middle East hospitality companies such as Emaar Hospitality, Seven Tides Hospitality etc hit out at the concept of these travel packages.

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