Introducing the 2012 World Hajj & Umrah Convention
The World Hajj & Umrah Convention (WHUC) takes place on the 11th & 12th February 2012 at the British Museum, London. This two-day convention is a unique opportunity for Hajj & Umrah industry experts to promote business services, learn new best practices, exchange ideas and network with over 300 attending delegates.
The event program comprises of the Main Conference, B2B Network Session, Educational Seminar, WHUC Business Exhibition and a tour of the British Museum’s Hajj exhibition.
Serving to attract enthusiastic businesses, corporations, government organisations and other respected bodies, WHUC will serve as the central hub to bring together Muslim travel experts from Europe, North America and the rest of the world.
The Convention will be teeming with fascinating discussion and analysis through an unrivalled line-up of esteemed academicians, government representatives, religious figures and other key members from the sector. The learning exchange platform and B2B networking forums will be at the core of the Convention, with only the highest level of leading figures in attendance at this event.
Additionally, the British Museum will be showcasing an enchanting historical exhibition on the Hajj (Hajj: Journey to the heart of Islam) to which delegates of WHUC are cordially invited.
WHUC Objectives
- To explore best practices in the planning and management of Hajj & Umrah travel packages
- To facilitate Business to Business networking forums for Saudi Arabia, UK and
Europe’s foremost Hajj & Umrah service providers
- Showcase products, services and ideas towards the development of the Hajj & Umrah industry
- Recognise the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s contribution in facilitating the Hajj & Umrah pilgrimage
- Provide a learning exchange platform, delivering educational seminars on Hajj & Umrah
