Posts by: ATM Team

ATM Team

May 8, 2023May 8, 2023

Arabian Travel Market 2023 sees 29% year-on-year growth in attendees as Middle East’s largest travel and tourism exhibition sets new record

Arabian Travel Market, Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 8 May 2023: More than 40,000 people – including 30,000 visitors – attended the 30th edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), which concluded last week in ... Read more

May 4, 2023May 4, 2023

Generative AI and sustainability are driving investment in the tourism technology segment, Plug and Play experts tell attendees at ATM 2023

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 4 May 2023: Generative artificial intelligence (AI) and environmental, social and governance (ESG) activities are attracting the highest levels of investment in travel technology at present, ... Read more

May 4, 2023May 8, 2023

ATM hosts annual ITIC Middle East Tourism Investment Session

Arabian Travel Market, Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 4 May 2023: The ITIC Middle East Tourism Investment Session has presented their annual ATM Investment Summit meeting at ATM 2023. Exploring the economic outlook for ... Read more

May 3, 2023May 8, 2023

Hilton wins first-ever Sustainable Stand Award at 30th edition of Arabian Travel Market

Arabian Travel Market, Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 3 May 2023: Hilton was presented with the inaugural Sustainable Stand Award at the 30th edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), which will run at Dubai ... Read more

May 3, 2023May 8, 2023

Emirates Airline highlights a return to growth during ATM 2023

Arabian Travel Market, Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 3 May 2023: Sir Timothy Clark, President, Emirates Airline, has addressed travel and tourism delegates at Arabian Travel Market 2023. Speaking on the Global Stage with ... Read more

May 3, 2023May 8, 2023

The aviation industry looks to a net-zero future at ATM 2023

Arabian Travel Market, Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 3 May 2023: The last two years has seen a resurgence in air travel and while this growth trend provides a welcome boost for the aviation ... Read more

May 3, 2023May 8, 2023

Dubai Duty Free reflects on 40 years of success at ATM 2023

Arabian Travel Market, Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 3 May 2023: Dubai Duty Free helped to strengthen Dubai’s reputation as a leading international tourist destination, said Executive Vice Chairman and CEO Colm McLoughlin as ... Read more

May 3, 2023May 8, 2023

Big data is transforming hospitality for the better but human intervention remains crucial to achieving genuine value, say experts at ATM 2023

Arabian Travel Market, Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2 May 2023: Big data is having a transformative effect on hospitality across the Middle East and beyond. However, leading hoteliers speaking on the opening day ... Read more

May 3, 2023May 8, 2023

Tourism leaders speaking at ATM 2023 say luxury travel operators must view sustainability as a long-term investment rather than a short-term cost

Arabian Travel Market, Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2 May 2023: Rather than cost, the Middle East’s luxury travel sector should focus on the long-term gains offered by decarbonisation, waste reduction and community initiatives. ... Read more

May 2, 2023May 8, 2023

Ministerial and economic figures place climate change at the top of the agenda as ATM 2023 opens 

Arabian Travel Market, Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 1 May 2023: The climate crisis was under the spotlight during the opening session of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2023 today at the Dubai World Trade ... Read more

May 1, 2023May 8, 2023

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai, opens the 30th edition of Arabian Travel Market

Arabian Travel Market, Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Government of Dubai Media Office – 01 May 2023: His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai, has officially inaugurated Arabian Travel Market ... Read more

April 30, 2023May 8, 2023

Arabian Travel Market 2023 opens at Dubai World Trade Centre tomorrow

Arabian Travel Market, Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 30 April 2023: Government officials and industry leaders from the Middle East and beyond will gather at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from tomorrow for the ... Read more

April 27, 2023May 8, 2023

Arabian Travel Market to welcome over 2,000 exhibitors, representatives from more than 150 countries and an expected 34,000 attendees to Dubai

Arabian Travel Market, Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 27 April 2023: Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2023 is ready to welcome the global travel, tourism and hospitality community to the UAE from Monday 1 to ... Read more

April 26, 2023April 25, 2023

Why NFTs will boost brand loyalty among travellers

Aviation, Blog, Trends

By Jenny Southan, Editor, Founder and CEO, Globetrender This spring, Argentinian low-cost airline Flybondi announced that it would be issuing tickets as NFTs (“non-fungible tokens” – or “digital vouchers”), allowing customers ... Read more

April 25, 2023May 8, 2023

Technology to represent central focus at 30th edition of Arabian Travel Market in Dubai, as sector participation sees 54.7% year-on-year uptick

Arabian Travel Market, Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases, The Travel Tech Show

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 24 April 2023: Representatives from more than 80 of the world’s leading travel technology companies are preparing to exhibit at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2023, which ... Read more

April 19, 2023April 19, 2023

IHG Hotels & Resorts opens its first hotel on Dubai’s iconic Palm Jumeirah

Arabian Travel Market, Blog, Hospitality

IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies with more than 6,000 hotels, is making waves with the opening of voco Dubai The Palm, a brand-new beachfront hotel ... Read more

April 18, 2023April 18, 2023

ITIC session to shine spotlight on industry financing at ATM 2023, with more than 150,000 pipeline hotel rooms currently under contract in GCC

Arabian Travel Market, Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 18 April 2023: Industry experts will gather in the UAE to discuss sustainable decision-making and financing during the International Tourism & Investment Conference (ITIC) Middle East ... Read more

April 18, 2023April 11, 2023

ATM – fueling growth of the regional tourism boom

Arabian Travel Market, Blog, Events, Hospitality, Travel Industry, Trends

Following a second showing in Bahrain in 1995, Arabian Travel Market moved back to Dubai the following year and set out to burnish its credentials as an essential element on ... Read more

April 12, 2023April 13, 2023

Middle East consumers willing to pay more for sustainable, authentic luxury excursions and accommodation, as industry prepares for ATM 2023

Arabian Travel Market, Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 11 April 2023: Sustainability is becoming an increasingly important consideration within the Middle East’s luxury travel sector, especially in the UAE where 61% of residents say ... Read more

April 5, 2023April 12, 2023

World leaders to shape the future of sustainable tourism at ATM 2023

Arabian Travel Market, Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 05 April 2023: Travel professionals and policymakers from across the globe will explore how the tourism sector is ‘Working Towards Net Zero’ at the 30th edition ... Read more

April 5, 2023April 5, 2023

Innovating in the Clouds: Why data-driven approaches are critical for airline retailing in 2023

Blog, Technology

By Brian Staunton, Chief Commercial Officer at Atlas Last year, I moderated a panel on travel technology at the Arabian Travel Market. It was a fascinating discussion about how far ... Read more

March 28, 2023April 6, 2023

China makes welcome return to Arabian Travel Market, Middle East on the cusp of a surge in Chinese tourists

Arabian Travel Market, Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases, Travel Industry, Trends

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 28 March 2023: Chinese exhibitors and travel professionals are making a welcome return to Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2023 which is being held at the Dubai ... Read more

March 26, 2023March 20, 2023

Zero Mile Hospitality: The rise of self-sufficient hotels

Blog, Development, Responsible Tourism

By Jenny Southan, Editor, Founder and CEO, Globetrender In our globalised world, consumers can eat strawberries in winter or lamb from New Zealand regardless of the fact that they may live ... Read more

March 15, 2023March 20, 2023

Emirates’ Sir Tim Clark to discuss rapid growth within Middle East aviation at 30^th edition of Arabian Travel Market, as regional traffic takes off

Arabian Travel Market, Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 15 March 2023: Sir Tim Clark, President of Emirates Airline, will participate in an in-depth discussion on the Global Stage of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2023, ... Read more

March 11, 2023March 1, 2023

The Best Way to Use AI Copywriting Tools for Travel Marketing

Blog, marketing

By Tom Mcloughlin, Founder, SEO Travel AI copywriting technology isn’t exactly a new development. Humans have been creating programs and software that use machine learning to answer questions and respond to ... Read more

March 9, 2023March 9, 2023

Middle East and Africa region expected to return to pre-pandemic levels of business travel spend by 2024

Arabian Travel Market, Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

GBTA sessions to focus on the future of business travel at ATM 2023 Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 8 March 2023: Business travel in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) is ... Read more

March 8, 2023March 3, 2023

Blimps and Balloons: a new era of silent aviation

Aviation, Blog, Development, Responsible Tourism

By Jenny Southan, Editor, Founder and CEO, Globetrender There has been a lot of talk in the press recently about UFOs and Chinese spy balloons, but in the coming years, ... Read more

February 23, 2023February 23, 2023

ATM 2023 witnesses 20% year-on-year increase in exhibitors from India, with the country’s outbound journeys expected to hit 27 million by 2024

Arabian Travel Market, Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases, Travel Industry, Trends

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 23 February 2023: Thanks to a significant uptick in annual outbound journeys predicted over the next two years, the Indian tourism sector will represent a key ... Read more

February 18, 2023February 17, 2023

The dawn of the tourism industry in the Middle East

Arabian Travel Market, Blog, Travel Industry

In the beginning … Thirty years ago, when the Arabian Travel Market was conceived by Reed Exhibitions, the travel industry in the Middle East looked very different, writes Kathi Everden, ... Read more

February 6, 2023February 23, 2023

ATM launches ‘Exhibitor Environmental Checklist’ and ‘Most Sustainable Stand’ award

Arabian Travel Market, Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases, Responsible Tourism, Travel Industry, Trends, Wellness

The organisers behind Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2023 have implemented an ‘Exhibitor Environmental Checklist’ and introduced a brand-new ‘Most Sustainable Stand’ award as part of their commitment to ensuring the ... Read more

January 24, 2023February 23, 2023

Saudi Arabia ranks first among Arab nations for inbound visitors in 2022 – Strong Kingdom representation expected at Arabian Travel Market 2023

Arabian Travel Market, Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Saudi Arabia registered more international arrivals than any other Arab nation during the first nine months of 2022, as government officials target 100 million annual visitors by the end of ... Read more

January 17, 2023January 17, 2023

Registration now open for 30th edition of Arabian Travel Market

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

ATM 2023 will feature over 34,000 participants from more than 150 destinations Attendees will explore challenges and opportunities related to sustainable travel Registrants can now book one-to-one meetings with fellow ... Read more

December 6, 2022December 6, 2022

Active GCC hotel development pipeline now equal to 40% of existing room supply, compared with 11% globally

Arabian Travel Market, Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Latest STR report reveals GCC has more than 170,000 hotel rooms in its active development pipeline  KSA & UAE lead the GCC with 39,070 & 32,272 rooms respectively under construction ... Read more

November 21, 2022November 21, 2022

Five sustainable trends to look out for in the Middle East’s travel sector

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Sustainable progress within the Middle East’s travel, tourism and hospitality space is advancing rapidly, as the industry looks ahead to Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2023 The sustainable trends of green ... Read more

November 3, 2022November 3, 2022

Travel and tourism experts discuss reducing waste and environmentally responsible partnerships at ATM Advisory Board meeting

Arabian Travel Market, Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Travel and tourism industry leaders from across the Middle East support Arabian Travel Market’s 2023 theme ‘Working towards net zero’ with a raft of sustainable initiatives   Travel and tourism ... Read more

October 20, 2022October 20, 2022

Arabian Travel Market 2023 launches sustainable stand award

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

ATM introduces a ‘Best Stand Build Incorporating Sustainability Initiatives’ for the 2023 annual exhibitor awards to recognise exhibitors that have made exceptional efforts to reduce their environmental impact and support ... Read more

September 28, 2022September 28, 2022

Arabian Travel Market 2023 to make Net Zero pledge

Arabian Travel Market, Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

ATM will unveil 30 long-term goals to celebrate its 30th annual event as it works toward net zero   Official theme to provide a platform for the ME travel and ... Read more

September 15, 2022September 15, 2022

Arabian Travel Market 2023 signs partnership agreement with IHG Hotels & Resorts

Arabian Travel Market, Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Leading international buyers and media attending ATM, to be hosted by hotels across IHG’s brand portfolio Arabian Travel Market (ATM), the leading travel and tourism event for inbound and outbound ... Read more

May 12, 2022May 12, 2022

Industry leaders explore long-term trajectory of Middle East travel and tourism at Arabian Travel Market 2022

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

ATM 2022 attracts over 23,000 visitors, growing by more than 100 percent YoY Over 30,000 participants, including 1,500 exhibitors and attendees from 150 countries, were at ATM 2022 Focusing on ... Read more

May 12, 2022May 12, 2022

SAUDIA wins Best Stand Design and People’s Choice Award at Arabian Travel Market 2022

Arabian Travel Market, Awards, Press Releases

Popular ‘Best Stand Awards’ recognises Saudi Arabian airline for its futuristic and striking design Other stands awarded for their creativity include the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, ... Read more

May 11, 2022May 11, 2022

Airlines to focus on efficiency and sustainability

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Air Arabia and Etihad Airways discuss how airlines are evolving for the future at ATM 2022 Efficiency has helped airlines to adapt to market challenges Aviation industry stakeholders need to ... Read more

May 11, 2022May 11, 2022

Welcome to the World’ crowned winner of inaugural ATM Draper-Aladdin Startup Competition, securing up to $500,000 of investment at ATM 2022

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

‘Welcome to the World’ aims to solve problem of high commissions paid to OTAs Touted as ‘YouTube for tourism’, the site drives commission-free direct bookings ‘SmartGuide’ and ‘Road.Travel’ placed second ... Read more

May 11, 2022May 11, 2022

Arabic travellers in the GCC plan for new travel experiences, says expert during ATM 2022

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Speaking during Day 2 of Arabian Travel Market in Dubai, consumer intelligence company D/A highlighted the important role GCC travellers have to play in tourism recovery The UAE and Saudi ... Read more

May 11, 2022May 11, 2022

الاستثمار في الأفكار الجديدة والتكنولوجيا والشمولية لدفع عجلة تعافي قطاع السياحة في المنطقة

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

سلطت اللجنة الوزارية في معرض سوق السفر العربي 2022 قمة السياحة في الشرق الأوسط الضوء على الحاجة إلى تبني نظام معرفي جديد من شأنه إعادة تعريف الاستثمار في السفر والسياحة. ... Read more

May 11, 2022May 11, 2022

Investment in new ideas, technology and inclusivity to drive Middle East tourism sector

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Ministerial Panel at ATM 2022 Middle East Tourism Summit highlighted the need to embrace a new cognitive system that will redefine travel and tourism investment An equitable recovery strategy in ... Read more

May 11, 2022May 11, 2022

In-destination experiences shape the future of global travel and tourism, according to latest research revealed at ATM 2022

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Tours, activities and attractions have become key motivators for travellers Travel experiences worth $254 billion in 2019 Close to one million operators belong to this sector worldwide      These insights ... Read more

May 9, 2022May 11, 2022

HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed opens Arabian Travel Market 2022

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, CEO and Founder of the Emirates Group and chairman of Dubai World, opens the leading event ... Read more

May 5, 2022May 5, 2022

Arabian Travel Market to open next week

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

The 2022 edition of the event to see an 85% year-on-year increase in floor space, with Middle East destinations eclipsing 2019 figures More than 20,000 visitors and 1,500 exhibiting companies ... Read more

April 26, 2022April 26, 2022

Arabian Travel Market returns to Dubai with 1,500 exhibitors, representatives from 112 destinations, and an anticipated 20,000 attendees

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

ATM 2022 to shine spotlight on ‘The future of international travel and tourism’ Arabian Travel Week events include ATM, ITIC, ARIVAL Dubai and ILTM Arabia ATM Draper-Aladdin Start-up Competition will ... Read more

April 21, 2022April 21, 2022

ATM to focus on aviation and the future of transport

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Private and domestic flights expected to recover faster than international travel Emirates, Etihad, SAUDIA, Qatar Airways continue to drive investment Aviation sector expected 6% CAGR over next five years The ... Read more

April 12, 2022April 12, 2022

ITIC-ATM Middle East Summit to shine spotlight on post-pandemic project financing as tourism investment looks set to grow in Gulf markets

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

GCC hotel construction contract awards worth US$4.5 billion expected in 2022 More than 169,000 pipeline rooms currently under contract across Middle East Gulf’s transactional market set for future growth as ... Read more

April 5, 2022April 5, 2022

India remains key source market for GCC’s inbound travel sector, as industry prepares to explore future opportunities at ATM 2022

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

GlobalData analysts predict India’s outbound trips will hit 29 million by 2025 India remained biggest source market for Dubai in 2021, with 910,000 visitors Flight queries for UAE and Egypt ... Read more

March 29, 2022March 29, 2022

Arabian Travel Market launches best stand awards for 2022

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Creative design, people skills and the business-friendly appeal of exhibiting companies’ physical presence will be recognised in the popular Best Stand Awards Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2022 exhibitors will be ... Read more

March 23, 2022March 23, 2022

More than 30,000 hotel rooms under development in Saudi Arabia, as kingdom prepares to cater for pent-up demand

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

KSA’s overall RevPAR stands at 52% due to pandemic’s impact on holy cities Al Khobar outperforms other markets as hotel demand passes pre-2020 levels ATM Saudi Forum key focus at ... Read more

March 9, 2022March 9, 2022

Calling all tourism and hospitality entrepreneurs! Pitch for up to $500,000 of investment at the first ever ATM Draper-Aladdin Start-up Competition

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Taking place on the Travel Tech Stage at Arabian Travel Market 2022, the inaugural competition will give up to 15 start-ups from travel and transportation, hospitality tech, and experiences and ... Read more

February 24, 2022February 24, 2022

Hotel development in prime GCC tourism destinations growing at six times global average, says ATM

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Latest STR report highlights massive hotel development plans in Makkah, Doha, Riyadh, Medina, Muscat and Dubai ATM 2022 organisers expect significant presence at live event from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman ... Read more

February 9, 2022February 9, 2022

Spending on corporate travel in Middle East set to rise by 32% in 2022

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) to address delegates on ATM Global Stage, as growth in business travel spending estimated to have outstripped leisure travel in 2021 – WTTC report findings ... Read more

January 27, 2022January 27, 2022

Russia climbs rankings to become Dubai’s second-largest source market in 2021, with UAE set to remain the country’s preferred GCC destination

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Russian market on course to surpass US$1 billion for UAE within next four years Average length of stay for Russian visitors grew by 74.5% from 2019 to 2020 With continued ... Read more

January 13, 2022January 28, 2022

Arabian Travel Market changes 2022 dates to accommodate new UAE working week

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

ATM 2022 will take place at Dubai World Trade Centre from Monday 9 to Thursday 12 May New timings coincide with Arabian Travel Week Monday opening will strengthen alignment with ... Read more

December 14, 2021January 14, 2022

Innovation, sustainability and human resources top ATM Advisory Board agenda

Arabian Travel Market, Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Middle East’s travel and tourism leaders come together to discuss key post-pandemic opportunities & challenges facing the industry today Arabian Travel Market (ATM), once again hosted an Advisory Board Meeting ... Read more

November 23, 2021November 24, 2021

ATM to examine MENA hotel sector as research suggests a return to pre-pandemic levels in 2022, driven by corporate demand and halo effect of regional mega events

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Arabian Travel Market Hotel Industry Summit to address future trends, the evolving priorities of tourists, and the latest innovations from across the sector UAE set for 12% year-on-year increase in ... Read more

November 8, 2021November 8, 2021

Expat retirement visas could boost tourism numbers at GCC events and attractions says ATM

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

ARIVAL Dubai @ ATM to focus on new expat visa options, which could provide a boost for regional events, attractions, activities and entertainment venues Visiting family & friends of retirees ... Read more

October 27, 2021October 27, 2021

Following ethical tourism brands will become a major trend, says Arabian Travel Market

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Feedback from 2021 responsible tourism seminar identifies potential market trend with sustainability and social awareness at its heart Hotels, airlines and resort destinations will have to live and breathe their ... Read more

September 20, 2021September 20, 2021

Arabian Travel Market 2022 going back to the future

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Technology, sustainability, education & training, as well as equity in health, education, and economic opportunity to top the agenda Popular hybrid format to continue – live and in-person event to ... Read more

June 11, 2021June 17, 2021

The ATM Hotel Industry Summit – The changing role of hotels

ATM Virtual

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May 26, 2021May 26, 2021

Tourism professionals discuss sustainability & the growth of alternative lodging at ATM Virtual

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Sustainability expert Harold Goodwin leads discussion on responsible tourism Colliers examine growth potential and challenges facing EWAA tourism Under the theme of ‘A new dawn for travel & tourism’, the ... Read more

May 25, 2021May 25, 2021

Sir Tim Clark kicks off ATM Virtual with realistic outlook for the aviation sector

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

President of Emirates believes demand for air travel could come back at a ‘staggering rate’ by Q4 2021, if the vaccine programme beats the virus Aviation, regional tourism, destinations and ... Read more

May 25, 2021May 25, 2021

Future for tourism attractions in 2021 and beyond discussed at ATM Virtual 2021

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Arival survey identified key trends such as online bookings, virtual tours, self-guided experience as shaping the future for tours, activities and attractions The outlook for the recovery of the sector ... Read more

May 24, 2021May 24, 2021

Virtual Arabian Travel Market 2021 begins tomorrow as industry convenes to show support for recovery of the industry

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Sir Tim Clark opens ATM Virtual 2021 Virtual element of hybrid ATM takes place from 24 – 26 May In-person event successfully concluded last week having welcomed exhibitors from 62 ... Read more

May 19, 2021May 19, 2021

ITIC Summit concludes successful return of live and in-person Arabian Travel Market

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Collaboration at government level crucial for tourism recovery said former UNWTO Secretary General Exhibitors from 62 countries and travel professionals from over 100 countries represented at ATM The highly anticipated ... Read more

May 19, 2021May 24, 2021

Middle East aviation experts optimistic about rebound in 2021

Arabian Travel Market, Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

IATA estimates domestic markets will start to recover during H2 2021 Global regulations, passenger confidence and flexible airline propositions key to sector recovery Short haul leisure travel to recover first ... Read more

May 19, 2021May 19, 2021

ITIC partners with ATM, to host its first face-to-face Tourism Investment Summit tomorrow

Arabian Travel Market, Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

The Middle East Tourism Investment Summit will be two-fold organised by ITIC in partnership with ATM. The in-person summit will be held in Dubai on the Wednesday 19 May and ... Read more

May 18, 2021May 18, 2021

China gearing up for international travel

Arabian Travel Market, Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

International travel from China back to pre-Covid levels by 2023 86 foreign and 19 Chinese airlines flying to 55 countries – 294 roundtrip flights to China every week Bahrain tourism ... Read more

May 18, 2021May 18, 2021

Government and private sector urged to collaborate to ensure travel rebounds to boost economies in the Middle East

Arabian Travel Market, Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Key travel and tourism trends in the spotlight on the ATM 2021 Global Stage include stakeholder collaboration, building resilience and the role of data-based technology solutions ATM 2021, the region’s ... Read more

May 18, 2021May 18, 2021

Saudi Arabian tourism buoyed by domestic demand as it prepares to welcome foreign tourists

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Fahd Hamidaddin, CEO, Saudi Tourism Authority addressed travel and tourism industry professionals at the ATM 2021 Saudi Arabia Tourism Summit Travel and tourism industry in Saudi Arabia remained buoyant throughout ... Read more

May 16, 2021May 16, 2021

Tourism for a brighter future a major focus on the Global Stage at ATM 2021

Arabian Travel Market, Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Opening session of the high-level summit highlights the critical role that travel and tourism plays in long term sustainable economic recovery of the Middle East Panellists call for unity from ... Read more

May 16, 2021May 16, 2021

HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed opens Arabian Travel Market 2021

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

World’s first in-person international travel trade event in 18 months opens in Dubai HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, CEO and Founder ... Read more

May 15, 2021May 15, 2021

Arabian Travel Market 2021 prepares to open the in-person show in Dubai tomorrow as a new dawn awaits ME travel & tourism sector

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

First major in-person international travel event since outbreak of pandemic 62 countries represented on exhibition floor, 67 conference sessions & 145 local, regional & international speakers  Middle East tourism professionals ... Read more

May 10, 2021May 10, 2021

Travel tech giants stage a conference comeback at ATM in Dubai

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

In partnership with Amadeus, Travel Forward Theatre welcomes Google, Skyscanner, Travelport, Hilton Hotel, Expedia Group and more Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 10 May 2021: Travel Forward, the leading global event ... Read more

May 4, 2021May 4, 2021

Dubai to host first in-person travel & tourism event in the world since the onset of the pandemic

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

62 countries represented on exhibition floor such as KSA, Germany, Italy, Greece, Cyprus, Thailand, Indonesia, Egypt, South Korea, The Philippines, Malaysia, Maldives and Israel 67 conference sessions featuring 145 local, ... Read more

April 28, 2021April 28, 2021

Over 60 international countries represented at ATM 2021 despite Coronavirus travel restrictions

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

62 source and outbound markets represented in-person at Arabian Travel Market, including Jordan, KSA, Germany, Italy, Russia, Greece, Thailand, Malaysia, Maldives and Cyprus A total of 62 countries will be ... Read more

April 21, 2021April 21, 2021

Key industry figures to address delegates in-person on ATM Global Stage

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Keynotes will be shared during opening session at Arabian Travel Market 2021, swift, sustainable growth vital to travel industry recovery Prominent tourism figures will be participating in-person at the opening ... Read more

April 20, 2021April 20, 2021

The fundamental role of buyers in the recovery of the travel industry

Blog, Events, Travel Industry

Buyers and senior travel industry decision makers with direct purchasing responsibility, have always been an integral element of Arabian Travel Market. They have always been a fundamental part of the ... Read more

April 14, 2021April 14, 2021

Final preparations in place for Arabian Travel Market 2021 in-person event in Dubai as new dawn beckons for travel & tourism industry

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Health & safety top priorities for organisers In-person event taking place at DWTC on 16-19 May 2021 ATM Virtual on 24-26 May aimed at participants who can’t travel to Dubai ... Read more

April 1, 2021April 1, 2021

Reed Exhibitions’ Shares Global Expertise with Arabian Travel Market

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

As restrictions start to ease across countries, Reed Exhibitions’ events globally are sharing their best practice and experience of running COVID-safe face-to-face and hybrid events, including with Arabian Travel Market ... Read more

March 30, 2021March 30, 2021

Island resorts leading recovery in global leisure travel

Arabian Travel Market, Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Emirates increases weekly schedule to Maldives & Seychelles over Easter holidays as Middle East demand soars Sri Lanka, Cyprus and Greek islands also preparing for summer influx of international arrivals ... Read more

March 17, 2021March 17, 2021

ME spend on international leisure travel to exceed pre-COVID levels by 10% in 2024

Arabian Travel Market

YouGov and Tourism Economics survey for ATM 2021 says 47% of total 2019 ME travel spend went on international leisure trips 37% of total ME travel budget was spent on ... Read more

March 10, 2021March 10, 2021

Europeans Head to Dubai for ATM

Arabian Travel Market, Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

The First Major In-person International Travel Trade Event to Return to the Calendar since 2019 Thousands of European exhibitors, visitors and buyers will travel to Dubai for Arabian Travel Market ... Read more

March 2, 2021March 11, 2021

UAE hotels preparing for a V-shaped recovery, after vaccine rollout and herd immunity take effect

Arabian Travel Market, Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

UAE hotels averaged 51.7% occupancy in 2020 Fujairah & RAK hotels increase Y-on-Y; ADR at +7% & +1% respectively, in 2020 Dubai hotels record 76% occupancy over NYE, just 9% ... Read more

February 16, 2021February 16, 2021

Arabian Travel Week to focus on recovery of Middle East tourism

Arabian Travel Market, Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

In-person ATM event to take place 16-19 May 2021 Host of additional events in Dubai aimed at stimulating hotel, travel and tourism sectors under an ATM theme that has never ... Read more

February 10, 2021February 10, 2021

Kerry Prince appointed Brand Director in Reed Exhibitions restructure

Arabian Travel Market, Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Arabian Travel Market to reap benefits of new strategic brand leadership team and additional international experience    Reed Exhibitions – www.reedexhibitions.com – has announced that Kerry Prince, has been appointed ... Read more

January 26, 2021January 26, 2021

46% of Middle East luxury travellers plan to holiday abroad in 2021, says YouGov survey

Arabian Travel Market, Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Dedicated luxury event ILTM Arabia to be co-located with ATM 52% of luxury travellers in ME also keen to take a staycation The latest data analysis produced by YouGov for ... Read more

July 1, 2020November 18, 2020

ATM Virtual draws almost 12,000 online attendees

Arabian Travel Market, ATM Virtual, Press Releases

  Debut Arabian Travel Market Virtual event registers 11,977 attendees Participants represented 140 countries   Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 22 June 2020: Travel trade professionals from across the world gathered ... Read more

June 26, 2020November 18, 2020

Saudi Arabia will be ready to welcome the world

Arabian Travel Market, Destinations, Press Releases

Tourism may be on hold, but Saudi Arabia is working hard to ensure we are ready to receive visitors again when international travel resumes.

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June 24, 2020November 18, 2020

World Tourism Cities Federation: Case Experience Sharing on Restarting Urban Tourism after the COVID-19 Pandemic

Arabian Travel Market, Blog, Destinations, Resilience and Recovery

The global COVID-19 pandemic has severely hit the healthy and sustainable development of world tourism. How to support the recovery of tourism market after the pandemic is under control has ... Read more

June 22, 2020November 18, 2020

Ultra high net worth individual travel post-COVID-19

Arabian Travel Market, Blog, Luxury, Travel Industry

While commercial aviation giants are facing unprecedented times as a result of the  COVID-19, the private  aviation industry is anticipating a boom.

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June 20, 2020November 18, 2020

Future Travel Booking Habits

Arabian Travel Market, Blog, Resilience and Recovery, Travel Industry

ForwardKeys, the world’s leading travel analytics company, latest air bookings data shows the road to recovery is plausible for the Middle East to kick-start this year, despite the imminent drop ... Read more

June 18, 2020November 18, 2020

Italy, the closest to heaven experience: Travel safely to the core of Italian authenticity

Arabian Travel Market, Blog, Destinations, Travel Industry

The unique experience in the Italian lifestyle drives the strategies of the Italian Tourist Board for recovery.

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June 17, 2020October 13, 2020

Collaborative Tourism Practices to Advance Tourism Marketing

ATM Virtual

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June 16, 2020November 18, 2020

Welcome to ATM 2020 – Danielle Curtis

Arabian Travel Market, ATM Virtual

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