By Sabita Majid

Dubai - Dubai can easily become an international adventure hub given its central geographical position and its modern communications, according to Philip McMaster of Explorasport Worldwide, an international adventure company.
 

"Dubai is a transit point for travellers from the Americas,  Russia, Europe and Asia," McMaster said. He feels a global adventure showcase can easily be developed here. Being equipped with modern communications and technology, it could become a point of convergence for 20th century adventurers. Apart from promoting adventure tourism, Dubai could sell equipment for expeditions and providing training for all sorts of global adventures

"No single country can qualify as a global adventure hub, but Dubai has the capabilities which fit the concept," McMaster said. Ballooning, rafting, sand skiing, scuba diving and other adventure sports are already being held in Dubai, but could be integrated. International conferences featuring prominent adventurers could also be arranged.

 McMaster is in Dubai is to explore the adventure potential which may be tapped run by his company. But it requires official endorsement, which is what he he is seeking.

 McMaster's 20 years of experience in the adventure industry, which has taken him into the interiors of South and Central America as well as Asia, has made him appreciate the need for promoting eco-tourism. "Being travellers, we should be the first to protect forests, wildlife and natural resources because we have benefited from visiting them," he said.

 He distinguishes between "travellers" and "tourists". Travellers will soon be able to obtain information about new destinations and also find "travel buddies" on the Internet. On Website page www.explorasport.com it will be possible to match travellers with other people for trekking, rafting or diving partners wherever they want.

 "With a psychological profile and according to capabilities, it would be fairly simple to match people anywhere for adventures," McMaster said.

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