September 5, 2022September 5, 2022

The winners of the WTM Latin America Responsible Tourism Awards show that sustainable development is a major trend in the travel and tourism sector

*By Gustavo Pinto In 2022, WTM Latin America held the second edition of the Responsible Tourism Awards, the biggest event held in connection with this topic on our continent. With ... Read more

September 2, 2022September 2, 2022

Enshrining sustainability at the core of national tourism policy is no longer a matter of choice but a necessity, says Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) CEO Raki Phillips.

“Adopting a strategy that prioritises the benefits to society and the protection of the environment has become a necessity, and both for the sake of our planet and the moral ... Read more

September 2, 2022August 30, 2022

6 Ways to Use Virtual Tourism in Your Marketing Strategy

Blog, marketing, Technology, Travel Industry, Travel Technology, Trends

By Tom Mcloughlin, Founder, SEO Travel Virtual reality is a topic generating a lot of hype at the moment, with the majority of industries considering the ways that this technology ... Read more

August 30, 2022August 30, 2022

In the travel know with Jamie-Lee Abtar and Brian Young, Managing Director, EMEA, G Adventures

Podcast

In this episode, Jamie-Lee Abtar meets Brian Young, Managing Director, EMEA at G Adventures to discuss the importance of strong leadership and what it takes to set up your own ... Read more

August 25, 2022August 23, 2022

How should the travel sector deal with the aviation industry crisis? A Q & A with aviation recruitment leaders

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

Let’s throw back to a year ago when the prospect of travel returning to pre-pandemic days seemed to be an elusive possibility on the horizon. Plenty of fearless predictions foresaw ... Read more

August 19, 2022August 22, 2022

Scotland aims to be Europe’s leading travel tech hub

Arabian Travel Market, Blog, Technology, Travel Industry, Trends, WTM London

By Steve Keenan, Co-Founder, Travel Perspective Scotland is making a bold bid to become Europe’s leading travel technology laboratory and boost the country’s tourism industry. Travel Tech for Scotland (TTfS) ... Read more

August 8, 2022August 8, 2022

Jamie-Lee Abtar interviews and Donna Allcock, Strategy & Implementation Manager at Tourism Ireland

Podcast

In this episode, Jamie-Lee Abtar meets Donna Allcock, Strategy & Implementation Manager at Tourism Ireland to discuss Donna’s experience working in the travel industry and discusses the importance of having ... Read more

August 3, 2022August 15, 2022

Why more of us are travelling solo

Adventure, Arabian Travel Market, Blog, Trends, World Travel Market London

By Steve Keenan, Co-Founder, Travel Perspective There are more people travelling solo than ever before, with the pandemic accelerating a thirst for adventure after lockdown. Google searches for solo travel ... Read more

August 1, 2022August 1, 2022

In the travel know: Stig Williams, Head of International Travel & Partnerships, Avis Budget Group

Podcast

In this episode, Jamie-Lee Abtar sits down with Stig Williams, Head of International Travel & Partnerships, to discuss Stig’s story working in travel and his key factors that helped him ... Read more

July 28, 2022September 1, 2022

A Guide to Travel Influencer Marketing for Brands

Blog, Blogging, marketing, Social Media

By Tom Mcloughlin, Founder, SEO Travel Whether you work directly in the marketing industry or just brush alongside it as part of your role in travel, you’ll likely have heard ... Read more

July 15, 2022July 18, 2022

Industry staff shortages – it’s about more than just pay

Blog, Resilience and Recovery, Travel Industry

Our industry is fundamentally archaic in its approach to talent management and welfare, says Gemma Greenwood, Director, Content Inc. Now is the summer of our discontent, nowhere more so than ... Read more

July 5, 2022July 5, 2022

In the travel know with Jamie-Lee Abtar and Olly Nicholls, CEO of Attractions World

Podcast

In this episode, Jamie-Lee Abtar meets Olly Nicholls, CEO of Attractions World to talk about Olly’s journey working in the travel industry all the way from selling tickets around the ... Read more

July 5, 2022July 13, 2022

Europe is leading the Global Travel Recovery and sets the stage for World Travel Market London

Press Releases, WTM London

Global air travel is set to reach 65% of pre-pandemic levels this summer, according to the summer Travel Outlook Report 2022 produced by World Travel Market London (WTM) and analytics ... Read more

July 4, 2022July 5, 2022

Global air travel is set to recover 65% in Q3 Beach holidays lead as city tourism lags

Press Releases, WTM London

A new report, produced for the World Travel Market (WTM) by ForwardKeys, reveals that in the third quarter of the year, July, August and September, global air travel is set ... Read more

July 1, 2022June 29, 2022

How should brands cater to the LGBTQ+ traveller?

Blog, Diversity & Inclusion, LGBT

With an estimated annual spend of more than $218 billion worldwide prior to the pandemic, the LGBTQ+ travel market is armed and ready to explore the world. It’s not surprising ... Read more

June 28, 2022June 28, 2022

Taking Pride in LGBTQ+ Tourism, All Year Long

Blog, LGBT

*By John Tanzella, President & CEO of IGLTA Each June brings such bright rainbows. They’re part of LGBTQ+ Pride, an annual series of events around the world that remind us ... Read more

June 28, 2022June 27, 2022

What is the Difference Between Destination Management and Destination Marketing?

Blog, marketing, Travel Industry

By Tom Mcloughlin, Founder, SEO Travel What is the Difference Between Destination Management and Destination Marketing? Destination marketing is a topic that we’ve been discussing a lot on this blog ... Read more

June 16, 2022June 16, 2022

In the travel know with Jamie-Lee Abtar and Cressida Sargeant, Chief Commercial Officer at Traveltek

Podcast

In this episode of In the travel know, Jamie-Lee Abtar sits down to chat with Cressida Sargeant, Chief Commercial Officer at Traveltek about what it means to run a successful ... Read more

June 8, 2022June 8, 2022

WTM Portfolio events’ success provides springboard for WTM London 2022

Press Releases, WTM Portfolio

Organisers of World Travel Market London have hailed the remarkable performances of sister events in April and May, saying their achievements have laid the groundwork for a successful trade show ... Read more

June 6, 2022June 6, 2022

Payment Solutions for World-class Guest Experiences

Arabian Travel Market, ATM Virtual

Attend this session to learn more about how HyperPay is helping leading hospitality brands to automate internal daily operations and deliver high-quality services to guests with the power of Online ... Read more

June 6, 2022June 6, 2022

Embedded Insurance and the Customer Experience: How convenience is changing the travel industry

Arabian Travel Market, ATM Virtual

As our world and economy becomes rapidly digitized, customers increasingly expect businesses to create experiences that match their level of engagement on the platforms they prefer to use.As the leading ... Read more

June 6, 2022June 6, 2022

How is data changing airline retailing?

Arabian Travel Market, ATM Virtual

Travel tech start-up Atlas is redefining what it means to be data-led. Moderated by industry authority Brian Staunton, serial travel entrepreneur Mary Li will share her insights on how to ... Read more

June 3, 2022June 3, 2022

How To Work With Influencers Post-Covid

Arabian Travel Market, ATM Virtual

The pandemic changed influencer marketing for travel dramatically. Many travel influencers lost their incomes and changed careers. Those that remain have new concerns about promoting brands and destinations. We conducted ... Read more

June 3, 2022June 3, 2022

Hospitality 4.0: Now more than ever

Arabian Travel Market, ATM Virtual

The year 2022 looks fairly promising for APAC-MEA region with borders opening up and restrictions being eased. While, Travel patterns have become difficult to predict now more than ever. Millennials ... Read more

June 3, 2022June 3, 2022

Enter the metaverse: Technologies as a tool for advancing travel services

Arabian Travel Market, ATM Virtual

Technology has always been a driving force in setting how businesses and industries function. The travel and tourism industry is the first field that has embraced technological advancement, from the ... Read more

June 3, 2022June 3, 2022

Catalysts for change: Four tech trends shaping hospitality

Arabian Travel Market, ATM Virtual

Venturing into a post-pandemic marketplace, there is an imperative to recapture revenue and elevate the guest experience to meet new consumer demands. Achieving such goals requires a greater embrace of ... Read more

June 3, 2022June 3, 2022

Mapping Travel’s New Normal

Arabian Travel Market, ATM Virtual

In this session, Sabre will be revealing its latest research into the travel industry recovery landscape following extensive global research with airlines and travel agencies. Sabre’s vice president for the ... Read more

June 3, 2022June 3, 2022

Tactical Reengagement in the Middle East

Arabian Travel Market, ATM Virtual

The 2022 edition of the ATM Middle East will witness increased participation and business opportunities after two years. The session to highlight how the Middle East is recovering and how it’s ... Read more

June 3, 2022June 3, 2022

The ATM Draper-Aladdin Start-up Competition

Arabian Travel Market, ATM Virtual

The ATM Draper-Aladdin Start-up Competition is an exciting, new forum designed to showcase the very latest technology innovations from some of the brightest minds in the travel and hospitality industry.Hear ... Read more

June 3, 2022June 3, 2022

Sharing success: A guide for entrepreneurs looking to build successful start-ups

Arabian Travel Market, ATM Virtual

This session will feature a range of useful advice and information for aspiring innovators, as well as details of the inaugural ATM Draper-Aladdin Start-up Competition which will take place during ... Read more

June 3, 2022June 3, 2022

Technologies to shape and navigate the new travel era

Arabian Travel Market, ATM Virtual

Changes in the travel and tourism industry keep accelerating. Not only the impact of COVID-19, but also technology advancements, changing business realities, and shifts in consumer trends are transforming the ... Read more

June 3, 2022June 3, 2022

On The Road To Seamless Travel

Arabian Travel Market, ATM Virtual

What progress is the industry making in adopting new technologies like biometrics, data analytics, mobile and Artificial Intelligence to make the travel experience more frictionless, easier and ultimately more enjoyable ... Read more

June 3, 2022June 3, 2022

That’s a Wrap!

Arabian Travel Market, ATM Virtual

Arival co-founders Douglas Quinby and Bruce Rosard close the day with a synopsis of key themes and takeaways, and a big round of thanks to all of our speakers and ... Read more

June 3, 2022June 3, 2022

Distribution, Tech & What’s Next for Tours, Activities & Attractions

Arabian Travel Market, ATM Virtual

Digital, distribution, and online platforms are ushering in dramatic change, from how travelers plan and book to how operators and distributors connect. The pandemic has only accelerated the need for ... Read more

June 3, 2022June 3, 2022

Safari Reimagined: How Responsible Travel Can Drive Purpose & Profit

Arabian Travel Market, ATM Virtual

It’s the iconic tourist experience of the region — the desert safari. But the rapid rise of global travel demand is compelling our industry to reconceive our experiences for a ... Read more

June 3, 2022June 3, 2022

Ask Me Anything: Zeina Dagher, CEO, Emaar Entertainment

Arabian Travel Market, ATM Virtual

We’ll explore the future of visitor attractions, traveler trends, and what’s next in distribution, attraction tech and the guest experience with the CEO responsible for the strategy of some of ... Read more

June 3, 2022June 6, 2022

Interview: Dubai Is Re-Envisioning Distribution. Can It Work?

Arabian Travel Market, ATM Virtual

Dubai and dnata share a big vision for tours and attractions distribution: deliver a destination-wide technology platform to connect UAE operators with online travel agencies, global distributors, and travelers directly, ... Read more

June 3, 2022June 6, 2022

Google ‘Things to do’ (And what it means to you)

Arabian Travel Market, ATM Virtual

The world’s biggest search engine has taken a big step into the Best Part of Travel with Google Things to Do, a new initiative that presents attraction and experience ticket ... Read more

June 3, 2022June 6, 2022

The Other Side of Dubai: Meet the Locals

Arabian Travel Market, ATM Virtual

The story of Dubai’s rise as a global hub of commerce and tourism is extraordinary, but there is much more than cosmopolitan modernity. This Emirati entrepreneur wants to show visitors ... Read more

June 3, 2022June 3, 2022

Fireside Chat: Fernando Eiroa, CEO, Dubai Holding Entertainment

Arabian Travel Market, ATM Virtual

As the recently appointed CEO of one of the largest attraction operators across the MENA region, Ferando Eiroa is setting strategy for multiple theme parks, entertainment experiences and the world’s ... Read more

June 3, 2022June 6, 2022

The Future of Travel Is Experiences: The Role and Outlook of Tours, Activities & Attractions in Tourism’s Renewal

Arabian Travel Market, ATM Virtual

The Arival @ ATM program assembles the in-destination industry’s brightest minds and leading voices to explore the essential themes defining the new future for tours, activities, attractions, and experiences in ... Read more

May 31, 2022June 6, 2022

The Return and Rise of City Tourism

Arabian Travel Market, ATM Virtual

With international airline re-connectivity rapidly on the rise and an increasing number of countries scrapping Covid-related restrictions to ease travel, city tourism is steadily returning. We bring together key city ... Read more

May 31, 2022June 6, 2022

Responsible Technology for Travel & Tourism

Arabian Travel Market, ATM Virtual

The tourism industry – travel, hospitality and attractions – has developed a bewildering range of tech solutions. For this panel, we have chosen speakers who can look behind the brochures ... Read more

May 31, 2022June 6, 2022

The Indian Traveller: Writing the global recovery sequel

Arabian Travel Market, ATM Virtual

Pent-up demand and eagerness to travel are terms that are very often used for Indian outbound travel. Yes, the Indian traveller is raging to go and wants to travel the ... Read more

May 31, 2022June 6, 2022

Building a Sustainable Business Travel Programme

Arabian Travel Market, ATM Virtual

Corporations across the globe are committed to operating in a more sustainable manner – but where does business travel fit in this picture? This session will look at how corporations ... Read more

May 31, 2022June 6, 2022

The Future of Business Travel

Arabian Travel Market, ATM Virtual

What will business travel look like in a post-pandemic world and as a severely impacted sector when and how will it recover? This session will look at the megatrends impacting ... Read more

May 31, 2022June 6, 2022

Hungry for travel: why unique dining experiences are an essential tool in the destination marketing playbook

Arabian Travel Market, ATM Virtual

Great food is more than just sustenance: it connects us to people, places, and flavours; to culture and heritage; to tradition and society. The memories forged while eating a meal ... Read more

May 31, 2022June 6, 2022

Sports Tourism kicks off in the Gulf

Arabian Travel Market, ATM Virtual

Major destinations across the Gulf have robust strategies in place to put the region on the world sports tourism map. From smart cities and sponsorships to centres of excellence and ... Read more

May 31, 2022June 6, 2022

What Guests Really Want

Arabian Travel Market, ATM Virtual

From experiential and eco-conscious stays with a local edge and wellness experiences that go beyond spas, to loyalty programmes and apps that meet new lifestyle demands, this session looks at ... Read more

May 27, 2022June 6, 2022

The Future of the Region’s Hotel Industry

Arabian Travel Market, ATM Virtual

Where is the Middle East’s hotel sector heading? Where are the development hotspots and what potential is there to bring new hospitality concepts to fruition?

May 27, 2022June 6, 2022

ITIC – Enhancing tourism resilience to mitigate the impact of future crises…

Arabian Travel Market, ATM Virtual

ITIC – Enhancing tourism resilience to mitigate the impact of future crises… Middle East Tourism Investment Summit Part 8

May 27, 2022June 6, 2022

ITIC – Unlocking new modes of bookings and payments in the travel and tourism industry

Arabian Travel Market, ATM Virtual

Middle East Tourism Investment Summit Part 7

May 27, 2022June 6, 2022

ITIC – Presentations of Tourism Projects Financing

Arabian Travel Market, ATM Virtual

Middle East Tourism Investment Summit Part 6

May 27, 2022June 6, 2022

ITIC – Destination Focus – Investment Opportunities – Win Wynn in Ras Al Khaimah

Arabian Travel Market, ATM Virtual

Middle East Tourism Investment Summit Part 5

May 27, 2022June 6, 2022

ITIC – The economic integration of women through the tourism industry

Arabian Travel Market, ATM Virtual

Middle East Tourism Investment Summit Part 4

May 27, 2022June 6, 2022

ITIC – How the Middle East is reinventing the financing of future tourism projects

Arabian Travel Market, ATM Virtual

Middle East Tourism Investment Summit Part 3

May 27, 2022June 6, 2022

ITIC – Reenergizing air connectivity to support tourism growth in the Middle East

Arabian Travel Market, ATM Virtual

Middle East Tourism Investment Summit Part 2

May 27, 2022June 6, 2022

ITIC – Welcome and Global Economic outlook

Arabian Travel Market, ATM Virtual

Middle East Tourism Investment Summit Part 1

May 27, 2022June 6, 2022

Arabic Travellers Insight. Understanding how to connect with the Arabic Travel Audience

Arabian Travel Market, ATM Virtual

Arabic travellers are a powerful consumer segment and while outbound tourism from the GCC means tens of billions spent in the destination countries, it also presents an opportunity for entities ... Read more

May 27, 2022June 6, 2022

The Future of Transport

Arabian Travel Market, ATM Virtual

From new hyperloop systems and driverless vehicles to next-generation aircraft and space travel, new modes of transport are fast emerging, transforming how we move from A to B. Fuel is ... Read more

May 27, 2022June 3, 2022

Airlines Evolving for the Future: Hear From the Industry Leaders

Arabian Travel Market, ATM Virtual

The interview will address the many challenges faced by the airline industry due to the Covid pandemic and its aftermath. It will equally focus on opportunities and likely structural change ... Read more

May 27, 2022June 3, 2022

The Arabian Travel Market Saudi Forum – Session 2: Saudi Arabia’s blueprint for responsible tourism development

Arabian Travel Market, ATM Virtual

Find out how Saudi Arabia is setting a new global benchmark for responsible tourism, developing projects that first and foremost, preserve the planet and its people. Industry experts discuss the ... Read more

May 27, 2022June 3, 2022

The Arabian Travel Market Saudi Forum – Session 1: From strategy to reality: Saudi Arabia’s tourism vision comes of age

Arabian Travel Market, ATM Virtual

THE ARABIAN TRAVEL MARKET SAUDI ARABIA FORUM: The ATM Saudi Arabia Forum throws the spotlight on the kingdom’s rapidly evolving travel and tourism sector, highlighting its role as a trailblazer ... Read more

May 27, 2022June 3, 2022

ITIC-ATM Ministerial Roundtable

Arabian Travel Market, ATM Virtual

Ministers of Tourism will gather on Monday 9th May 2022 at Dubai World Trade Centre ATM Global Stage to discuss ‘What is driving investments in the Travel and Tourism sector’ ... Read more

May 27, 2022June 3, 2022

ATM Opening Session: The Future of International Travel

Arabian Travel Market, ATM Virtual

Leading industry figureheads discuss the future of international travel, identifying new trends and global movements steering the sector forward. Find out what factors, priorities, and innovations are reshaping the industry ... Read more

May 27, 2022June 6, 2022

In the travel know with Jamie-Lee Abtar and Antonio Paradiso, Managing Director at MSC Cruises

Podcast

In this episode, Jamie-Lee Abtar meets Antonio Paradiso, Managing Director at MSC Cruises to discuss Antonio’s story working in travel and his aims to contribute toward a more sustainable future ... Read more

May 26, 2022September 1, 2023

Destination Marketing in Tourism: What Brands Need to Know

Blog, marketing

By Tom Mcloughlin, Founder, SEO Travel When it comes to booking a travel experience, what drives you to visit a new destination? Have you been given a recommendation by a ... Read more

May 26, 2022May 26, 2022

Travel Insights Report

Blog, Travel Industry

ATM Dubai 2022 was great in helping the industry come together and determining the current state of travel. One of the great things that came out of the show was ... 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

May 5, 2022

Travel and tourism firms sign up to exhibit at World Travel Market London 2022

Press Releases, WTM London

Some of the world’s most exciting destinations have already signed up as exhibitors at World Travel Market London – the leading global event for the travel industry which returns to ... Read more

May 5, 2022May 6, 2022

Air Arabia and Etihad Moving Ahead In Partnership

Aviation, Blog, Business Travel

At this year’s live on stage aviation session at ATM we’ll explore the business strategies of two of the Gulf’s leading airlines. The airlines in question are Air Arabia and ... 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 20, 2022

WTM Latin America 2022 presents official figures and confirms the 2023 dates

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

The biggest edition ever. That was WTM Latin America 2022, the region’s main B2B travel show, held at the Expo Center Norte Exhibition Centre, in the city of São Paulo ... 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 12, 2022September 5, 2022

Minas Gerais: a true natural spa that offers outdoor living, adventures, history in the open-air and the taste of one of the country’s best cuisines

Travel Community

Just an hour’s flight away from cities like Rio de Janeiro, Vitória, São Paulo, Brasília and Salvador, Minas Gerais – the fourth largest Brazilian state in terms of its physical ... Read more

April 12, 2022April 11, 2022

Aviation industry: turning crisis to new opportunities

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

After more than two years there are finally encouraging signs that the coronavirus pandemic may be on the wane. The airline and travel business has taken a beating. Nothing can ... Read more

April 7, 2022April 12, 2022

WTM Latin America’s 2022 edition comes to an end with a record attendance

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

The event showed an 8.7% growth in the number of visitors vis-à-vis 2019 Busy corridors, 565 exhibitors from 40 countries, training theatres packed full and a lot of positive energy ... Read more

April 6, 2022April 12, 2022

WTM Latin America presents the Responsible Tourism Awards and debates the reconstruction of tourism

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

In another day of intense movement in the pavilions, WTM Latin America was the stage for debates on topics that are essential for the reconstruction of tourism. With full audiences, ... Read more

April 5, 2022April 13, 2022

WTM Latin America’s opening ceremony highlighted resilience and the willingness to transform

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

The opening ceremony of WTM Latin America’s 2022 edition was innovative in terms of its format and brought a different pace to the start of the event. From the Networking ... Read more

April 5, 2022April 12, 2022

The first day of WTM Latin America highlights the impact of the metaverse and the launch of the Manifesto for Diversity & Inclusion in Tourism

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

The schedule also explored the synergy between sustainability and luxury and highlighted the good practices of the industry’s major players. Diversity & Inclusion, Responsible Tourism and Technology. The three cornerstones ... 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

April 4, 2022April 13, 2022

Via Liberdade, the largest tourist hub in Brazil, will bring together all the natural attractions and history of the BR-040 highway

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

The route will include the states of Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais and Goiás along with the Federal District in a tourist-cultural route that extends over 1,000 kilometres. A new ... Read more

April 4, 2022April 13, 2022

Year of Identity of the State of Minas Gerais celebrates the diversity of its people

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

A Secult initiative will bring together a series of actions and projects designed to strengthen culture and tourism in the state A unique accent, a prized cuisine and the already ... Read more

April 1, 2022April 12, 2022

WTM Latin America announces Programme for the Digital Influencers Lounge

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

Podcasts as a trade tool and the importance of the niche approach are some of the highlighted topics in the space The 2022 edition of WTM Latin America, the main ... Read more

March 30, 2022April 12, 2022

WTM Latin America reveals the highlights of its programme and the arrival of new exhibitors for the 2022 edition

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

The focus on business and training will be expanded with the participation of 33 countries, the offer of technical conferences and a scheduling platform that suggests important contacts There are ... Read more

March 30, 2022April 12, 2022

‘WTM Latin America’s Manifesto for Diversity and Inclusion’ will be launched during the 2022 edition of the event

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

The document has suggestions for companies and organisations that work with tourism on how to adopt practices that actually lead to greater diversity and inclusion The 2022 edition of WTM ... Read more

March 29, 2022March 29, 2022

Destinations must look to our oceans for regenerative tourism opportunities

Adventure, Blog, Destinations, Responsible Tourism

By Nick Cambden, Co-Founder, DeepBlueSee Numerous trends reports have identified sustainable tourism as a top trend for 2022. But sustainability – which aims to counterbalance social and environmental impacts associated ... 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 23, 2022April 2, 2022

WTM Latin America 2022 presents WTM Travel Tech, with its own theatre for discussing technology and innovation in business

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

With technology one of the pillars of this edition, sessions will deal with the legacy of the pandemic for the industry, opportunities for synergy with digital influencers and strategies for ... Read more