Posts by: ATM Team

Saudi Arabia to invest US$2bn in cultural projects Oman continues to pursue plans for US$2.5bn Omagine mega-development UAE welcomes the region’s first permanent show Saudi Arabia and Oman will lead ... Read more

April 12, 2017April 23, 2017

UAE airports forecast 6.3% passenger growth in 2017 despite headwinds

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Middle East carriers reported the strongest annual traffic growth of any region globally for the fifth year running in 2016 Saudi Arabian Airlines CEO Mr. Jaan Albrecht to head aviation seminar ... Read more

April 12, 2017April 12, 2017

Retail therapy pushes hotel ADR up 25%

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

UAE leads the region in retail tourism, with Mall of the Emirates alone attracting 56 new hotels into its vicinity over the last 10 years Hotels developed in and around ... Read more

April 10, 2017April 10, 2017

ATM Travel Agents’ Academy schedule revealed

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Top level training series to return with sessions covering itinerary planning for well-travelled visitors and universal sales principles The ATM Travel Agents’ Academy will return to Arabian Travel Market in ... Read more

March 27, 2017March 27, 2017

India remains top source market as GCC countries prepare to entice visitors at Arabian Travel Market 2017

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Dubai welcomed 1.8 million visitors from India last year, up 12.5% Indian visitors to Abu Dhabi up by 15% in 2016 Oman has seen a 60% increase in arrivals from ... Read more

March 21, 2017March 21, 2017

Kuwait to showcase multi-billion dollar tourism plan at ATM

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Kuwait Government adds $1 billion promotional campaign to its projected tourism industry investment Country prepares to welcome 440,000 visitors by 2024, up from 270,000 in 2014 With ambitions to welcome ... Read more

March 20, 2017March 20, 2017

ATM Global Stage to open with Expo 2020 legacy debate

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Exciting programme of seminars includes focus on experiential travel theme, selling local experiences, and halal tourism The legacy of Expo 2020 is set to come under the spotlight on ... Read more

March 14, 2017March 14, 2017

ILTM Arabia launches as outbound travel market set to be worth $165 billion by 2025

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Luxury travel show ILTM Arabia to launch at Arabian Travel Market The Middle East registered a 9 per cent growth in outbound travel numbers in 2015, making it the fastest ... Read more

March 14, 2017September 18, 2017

Largest ever Arabian Travel Market will be ‘experiential’

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Over 30,000 visitors expected to attend annual showcase ATM 2017 boasts additional exhibition hall, with 2,800 exhibiting companies, 100 new exhibitors and 65 country pavilions UNWTO and ATM Ministerial Forum, ... Read more

March 6, 2017March 6, 2017

Qatar tourism growth to generate US$17.8 billion in visitor spending by 2030

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Qatar Tourism Authority to highlight its experiential offering at Arabian Travel Market – culture and heritage to drive visitor numbers towards 10 million target Experiential travel, the main theme of ... Read more

February 27, 2017February 28, 2017

Bahrain tourism industry to reach US$1 billion by 2020

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Kingdom set to showcase at Arabian Travel Market as it targets 36.2% increase in tourism arrivals by 2018 The tourism industry in the Kingdom of Bahrain is growing rapidly and ... Read more

February 23, 2017February 23, 2017

Middle East countries aim for greater share of $168 billion outbound Chinese travel market

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Region looks to attract more Chinese visitors through Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2017; Abu Dhabi to increase Chinese tourist numbers by 265% by 2021 Tourism professionals across the Middle East ... Read more

February 20, 2017February 20, 2017

Tourism numbers increase 15% as Oman rolls out billion dollar investment plan

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Total investment in travel and tourism set to hit $1.17 billion by 2026; Visitor numbers increase 15% through October 2016; Hotel occupancy rates forecasted to rise by 3% this year; ... Read more

February 14, 2017February 14, 2017

Saudi tourism to reach $81 billion by 2026

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

New leisure facilities forecast to fuel domestic tourism at over 7.5% per year until 2020 61,224 hotel rooms currently in the pipeline to meet projected demand from domestic and religious ... Read more

February 8, 2017

Experiential tourism to power UAE travel, hotel and leisure receipts to AED 236 billion by 2026

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Arabian Travel Market to highlight key growth drivers of UAE tourism market Theme parks and entertainment offerings to increase family demand, average spend and average length of stay Hotel ... Read more

January 30, 2017January 30, 2017

GCC countries eye greater share of $600bn global sports tourism industry

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Photo caption: The Abu Dhabi Pavilion will showcase the emirate’s sports tourism opportunities, such as the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, which welcomed around 60,000 spectators in 2016. ATM puts sports ... Read more

January 24, 2017January 27, 2017

Middle East visitors integral to $363 billion UK tourism growth forecast

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

UK to see highest level of overseas consumer spending since 2012 Olympics, with Middle East travellers expected to lead the way; Arabian Travel Market to showcase Great British destinations This ... Read more

January 18, 2017January 27, 2017

ATM launches 2017 exhibitor awards

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Creative design and people skills among the five categories in the popular award programme, back for a third year running; panel of top industry and design personalities set to reprise ... Read more

January 10, 2017January 27, 2017

US$104 billion global spa market to rub off on the UAE

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

•ATM 2017 to return with dedicated Wellness & Spa Lounge as global spa market set to top US$104 billion by 2020 according to Global Wellness Institute report •MENA market research ... Read more

December 28, 2016January 27, 2017

ATM hits the tech highway

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Fast-paced change for travel industry set to continue as ATM 2017 prepares to showcase the trends shaping the future of tourism Innovations in travel technology will continue to transform the ... Read more

November 29, 2016January 27, 2017

UAE theme parks to welcome more than 19 million visitors by 2020

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

ATM to highlight increasingly important role of UAE’s major theme parks in achieving tourist arrival targets for 2020 The UAE’s existing and new generation theme parks will attract more than ... Read more

November 15, 2016January 27, 2017

Halal Tourism worth US$238 billion by 2019

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

ATM to host first global halal summit – experts from the Muslim travel world to highlight growth opportunities and positive economic impact Reed Travel Exhibitions, organiser of the annual Arabian ... Read more

November 1, 2016February 21, 2017

#ATM2016 & Beyond: Dubai Tourism

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Issam Kazim, CEO, Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Following his ‘The Future of the UAE As A Global Tourism Hub’ session, Issam gave us his predictions for 2016 and ... Read more

November 1, 2016February 21, 2017

#ATM2016 & Beyond: Travel Tech Trends

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Luca Romozzi Director of Media Solutions, Expedia Following his ‘Travel Tech Trends You Should Know About’ session, Luca gave us his predictions for 2016 and beyond. Here’s what he had ... Read more

November 1, 2016February 21, 2017

#ATM2016 & Beyond: Air Travel In Saudi Arabia

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John Strickland, Director, JLS Consulting Following his ‘What’s happening in the world of the major low cost airlines serving the Gulf’ session, John gave us his predictions for 2016 and ... Read more

October 18, 2016January 27, 2017

Trending experiential travel in focus at ATM 2017

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Special industry theme at Arabian Travel Market will turn its attention to what the Middle East offers tourists seeking adventure, culture, heritage, wellness & spa and cruising Experiential travel encompassing ... Read more

June 14, 2016February 21, 2017

#ATM2016 & Beyond: Hilton Worldwide

Blog, Video

Mark Nogal Regional Head, Focused Service Brand Management EMEA, Hilton Worldwide Following his ‘Mid-market Sector Strategies’ session, Mark gave us his predictions for 2016 and beyond. Here’s what he had ... Read more

June 14, 2016February 21, 2017

#ATM2016 & Beyond: Airline Innovation

Blog, Video

Blake Emery Director of Differentiation Strategy, Boeing Commercial Airplanes Following his ‘The Impact of Innovation and Technological Change on the Airline Sector’ session, Blake gave us his predictions for 2016 ... Read more

May 10, 2016January 27, 2017

ATM 2016 attracts record 28,000 visitors

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Trade visitors to annual travel trade event grow 7% 9% increase in Buyers’ Club members Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2016 posted a 7% year-on-year rise in visitor numbers with more ... Read more

April 28, 2016January 27, 2017

Old school hospitality central to luxury market success says Rocco Forte Hotels chairman

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Old school hospitality central to luxury market success says Rocco Forte Hotels chairman Titan of the hotel industry, Sir Rocco Forte, opens up about the highs and lows of his ... Read more

April 27, 2016January 27, 2017

Taiwan honoured at ATM for show of strength following recent earthquake

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Arabian Travel Market New Frontiers Recovery Award 2016 recognises Taiwan for its efforts to repair, rebuild and recover after devastating earthquake in February Arabian Travel Market (ATM), the region’s leading ... Read more

April 27, 2016January 27, 2017

Five exhibitors come out on top in Best Stand Awards

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Popular awards programme recognises exhibitor creativity and investment in five independent categories; judging panel of top industry and design professionals select the most eye-catching and innovative stands; winners are now ... Read more

April 26, 2016February 17, 2017

#ATM2016 Day 3 – Were you there?

Blog, Video

Day three of #ATM2016 was business as usual. Quality and quantity of exhibitors, visitors and buyers, plus another packed day of education across the ATM Event Programme. ATM leaders breakfast… ... Read more

April 26, 2016February 20, 2017

#ATM2016 Day Two – The Best Bits

Blog, Video

Day two at #ATM2016 kicked off with an in-depth look at the Middle East market, when Travel industry research authority Phocuswright took to the stage for their comprehensive research based ... Read more

April 26, 2016February 20, 2017

VIDEO BLOG: Alison Grinnell from @PwC_Middle_East

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VIDEO: Alison Grinnell from @PwC_Middle_East tells us how to make the most of your relationship with the OTA’s! #ATM2016

April 25, 2016February 20, 2017

#ATM2016 Day One – What did you miss?

Blog, Video

At 10am today the 23rd edition of Arabian Travel Market opened its doors. Inbound and outbound tourism professionals filled the halls, all looking to unlock business potential within the Middle ... Read more

March 24, 2016February 20, 2017

WiFi gets ‘High Five’ from cool and connected hotel guests – #myATMstory

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By Nathalie Visele, Director, Shamal Marketing Communications, ATM’s official public relations company Before I step down from my virtual soap box it would be remiss of me not to address ... Read more

March 22, 2016February 20, 2017

Doing Business at ATM – #myATMstory

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Andrew Hughes, Vice President Hotel Sourcing Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa Reflecting back on my first ATM, it was 2006 and I was working for IHG at the time, ... Read more

March 16, 2016February 21, 2017

The rise and rise of international destinations – hello tomorrow!

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By Nathalie Visele, Director, Shamal Marketing Communications, ATM’s official public relations company One aspect of ATM that never fails to excite me is the increasing number of new destinations that ... Read more

March 16, 2016February 21, 2017

High Five for ATM – #myATMstory

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By Simon Press, Senior Exhibition Director, Arabian Travel Market (ATM) and World Travel Market (WTM) He has played a pivotal role in the development of ATM since 2008, when he ... Read more

March 14, 2016February 21, 2017

The ATM onsite press office

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By Nathalie Visele, Director, Shamal Marketing Communications, ATM’s official public relations company My first ATM as a director of Shamal, was in May 2011 and although it was only five ... Read more

March 14, 2016February 21, 2017

Behind the scenes of ATM #myATMstory

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By Wellah Ellis, Sales Manager, Arabian Travel Market (ATM) Arabian Travel Market is all about connecting and connections, and my role as sales manager is to connect with our exhibitors, ... Read more

March 2, 2016February 21, 2017

Behind the Scenes of the ATM Marketing Department #myATMstory

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By Fiona Ashton, Marketing Manager, Reed Travel Exhibitions Every year as we wait for the official Arabian Travel Market ribbon-cutting, I feel a rush of emotion: relief that we’ve pulled ... Read more