Posts by: ATM Team

ATM Team

March 9, 2023August 1, 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, 2023August 1, 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, 2023August 1, 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, 2023August 1, 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

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.

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.

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.

June 17, 2020October 13, 2020

Collaborative Tourism Practices to Advance Tourism Marketing

ATM Virtual

June 16, 2020November 18, 2020

Welcome to ATM 2020 – Danielle Curtis

Arabian Travel Market, ATM Virtual

June 15, 2020October 13, 2020

Domestic tourism to the rescue

Blog, Resilience and Recovery, Responsible Tourism Spotlight, Travel Industry

As international travel comes to a standstill with closed borders and struggling airlines, experts around the world are looking up to domestic travel as a means to kickstart the recovery ... Read more

June 11, 2020June 22, 2021

Responsible Tourism and COVID Impacts

ATM Virtual

June 11, 2020October 13, 2020

China Performance Update

ATM Virtual

June 11, 2020October 13, 2020

Middle East Domestic Travel Prospects

ATM Virtual

As life after the pandemic slowly returns to its new normal, the return of domestic and regional travel may be the first sign of recovery, especially if international travel remains ... Read more

June 4, 2020November 18, 2020

‘Tourism will bounce back’ says tourism expert on the final day of ATM Virtual

Arabian Travel Market, Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

The ITIC session discussed sustainable investment measures for the Middle East travel and tourism sector and the strategies to restore travellers confidence ATM Virtual recorded 18,959 registrations, from 152 ... Read more

June 3, 2020November 18, 2020

Make Your Connection: Influencers as a Key Part of the Marketing Mix in the COVID-19 The Road to Recovery

Arabian Travel Market, ATM Virtual, Blog, marketing

{ “channelId” : 18179, “language”: “en-US”, “commId” : 418788, “displayMode” : “standalone”, “height” : “auto” }https://www.brighttalk.com/clients/js/player-embed/player-embed.js Speakers Eddie Taylor is currently Head of Content at ITP Create, an experiential and ... Read more

June 3, 2020November 18, 2020

What are the Implications of Covid-19 for Responsible Hospitality?

Arabian Travel Market, ATM Virtual

{ “channelId” : 18179, “language”: “en-US”, “commId” : 418834, “displayMode” : “standalone”, “height” : “auto” }https://www.brighttalk.com/clients/js/player-embed/player-embed.js Speakers Harold is WTM’s Responsible Tourism Advisor, he puts together the flagship Responsible Tourism ... Read more

June 3, 2020October 13, 2020

Restructuring to Attract Sustainable Investment and Customers in the New World Order

ATM Virtual

Speakers Rajan Datar is a hugely respected and versatile broadcaster and journalist who cut his teeth feature-writing for national publications including the Guardian and the Times and then presented and ... Read more

June 3, 2020October 13, 2020

What are you doing to energize your operational performance?

ATM Virtual

Speakers Paul leads the EMEA Travel and Transportation Commercial Teams at Cirium with teams based in the UAE and the UK. Prior to joining Cirium, Paul led Data, Insight and ... Read more

June 3, 2020November 18, 2020

Governments urged to establish ‘green lanes’ to aid tourism recovery and promote bilateral travel agreements

Arabian Travel Market, Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Singapore developing a set of common safety standards with regional governments to allow cross-border travel Saudi Arabia’s US$61 billion stimulus package to support tourism business recovery Dubai, United ... Read more

June 3, 2020October 13, 2020

A Conversation with Joszef Varadi

ATM Virtual

Speakers John Strickland has 37 years of experience in the air transport industry, embracing all the major airline business models and holding senior positions with airlines including British Airways and ... Read more

June 3, 2020October 13, 2020

Will Hygiene Surpass Price, Facilities and Services, in the ‘New Normal’ Hotel Experience?

ATM Virtual

Speakers Claudia de Brito is the editor of Hotelier Middle East. Raised in the UAE and educated in London, de Brito is a multi-faceted editor who brings a global perspective ... Read more

June 2, 2020October 13, 2020

An Interview with Sir Tim Clark, President of Emirates Airlines

ATM Virtual

Speakers Director, John Strickland, is a graduate of the University of York and has held senior positions including network planning and revenue management with a number of airlines including British ... Read more

June 2, 2020November 18, 2020

ATM Virtual reveals that 45% of Chinese people are willing to travel overseas, according to survey

Arabian Travel Market, Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

A joint survey by Ivy Alliance, CCT and PATA has found that 60% of Chinese intend to travel in 2020 and 45% are willing to travel abroad According to ... Read more

June 2, 2020October 13, 2020

Effects that Covid-19 could have on food-driven travel

ATM Virtual

Speakers Simon Ritchie is the editor of F&B trade title Caterer Middle East. A seasoned business and lifestyle journalist, Ritchie has worked across a number of publications and industries both ... Read more

June 2, 2020October 13, 2020

How cross-sector collaboration is key to igniting economic growth in the tourism

Arabian Travel Market, ATM Virtual

Speakers Mia believes entrepreneurship is at the heart of economic growth and collaboration between corporates and startups create a cultural of innovation that is critical for building a sustainable future. ... Read more

June 2, 2020October 13, 2020

Catapulting Resilience through Technology and Analytics

ATM Virtual

Speakers Lee has been reporting on the travel industry for the last 14 years, most recently as editor of Travolution, the technology and digital travel publication brand and sister title ... Read more

June 2, 2020November 18, 2020

ATM Virtual panel advises hoteliers not to drop room rates, but to focus on sanitation and technology to build consumer trust

Arabian Travel Market, Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Hotels must not drop rates to increase occupancy, instead they should adapt to ‘new normal’ – embracing innovative technologies and being creative with offerings Global set of transparent ... Read more

June 2, 2020October 13, 2020

Bouncing Back: Tourism Strategies for the Future

ATM Virtual

Speakers Gemma has 20 years’ experience as a journalist, editor and corporate and crisis communications consultant. She has worked for a range of major newspaper titles and business publications during ... Read more

June 2, 2020October 13, 2020

The Virtual ATM China Tourism Forum

ATM Virtual

Speakers World Travel Online (WTO) was the 1st and still the leading outbound travel portal on the China Wide Web providing destination information in Chinese to the entire outbound travel ... Read more

June 1, 2020October 13, 2020

Impact of COVID-19 on Travel & Tourism in the Middle East

ATM Virtual

Speakers In her role as a Senior Analyst at Euromonitor International, Rabia looks after the research across a multitude of industries in the Services and Payments sector in the Middle ... Read more

June 1, 2020November 18, 2020

Aviation industry could return “to some kind of normality during the course of 2021” says Sir Tim Clark

Arabian Travel Market, Arabian Travel Market, ATM Virtual, Press Releases

President of Emirates Airline has outlined the company’s response to COVID-19 and its impact on their future strategy during the opening session of ATM Virtual ATM Virtual to take ... Read more

June 1, 2020October 13, 2020

The hotel landscape in a post-Covid-19 world

ATM Virtual

June 1, 2020October 13, 2020

Communicating and Building Confidence Now

ATM Virtual

Speakers Ian Taylor is executive editor of Travel Weekly Group in the UK, reporting online and in print for Travel Weekly and the daily Travel Weekly Business:am. He is responsible ... Read more

June 1, 2020October 13, 2020

Challenges faced today by the travel providers and agencies

ATM Virtual

Speakers