Arabian Travel Market

October 23, 2024October 23, 2024

ATM signs partnership with ICCA as international business events sector expected to reach US$1.5 trillion this year

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 23 October 2024: Arabian Travel Market (ATM), the leading international event for the travel and tourism sector, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with the International Congress ... Read more

September 30, 2024September 30, 2024

Arabian Travel Market 2025 will highlight the power of connectivity as global travel and tourism sector soars

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 30 September 2024: Arabian Travel Market (ATM) will underscore the pivotal role of connectivity in shaping the future of tourism with the theme: “Global Travel: Developing ... Read more

May 9, 2024May 9, 2024

Arabian Travel Market 2024 sees 15% year-on-year growth, setting a new show record with more than 46,000 attendees across four days

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 9 May 2024: More than 46,000 industry professionals from over 160 countries – including 33,500 visitors – attended the 31st edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), ... Read more

May 9, 2024May 9, 2024

InterLnkd crowned winner of the ATM 2024 Start-up Pitch Battle, held in association with Intelak

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 9 May 2024: InterLnkd overcame stiff competition on the final day of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2024 to win the third ATM Start-up Pitch Battle, which ... Read more

May 9, 2024May 9, 2024

Luxury hoteliers must prioritise authenticity, personalisation and guest experience to stand out in a competitive market, say experts at ATM 2024

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 9 May 2024: Industry professionals explored ways to stand out in the Middle East’s oversaturated luxury travel segment at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2024, which concludes ... Read more

May 9, 2024May 9, 2024

Travel entrepreneur and startup funding is growing in the Middle East but more investment is needed, say industry experts at ATM 2024

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 9 May 2024: Experts shone a spotlight on the Middle East’s travel investment ecosystem at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2024, which concludes today, Thursday 9 May ... Read more

May 9, 2024May 9, 2024

Experience Abu Dhabi scoops Best Stand Design Award (over 150m2) at the 31st edition of Arabian Travel Market

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 8 May 2024: Experience Abu Dhabi secured the Best Stand Design Award (over 150m2) at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2024, which will run at Dubai World ... Read more

May 8, 2024May 8, 2024

Aviation experts at Arabian Travel Market highlight the pivotal role of innovation as regional passenger numbers soar

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 08 May 2024: As passenger numbers in the Middle East are predicted to reach 429 million this year, representing a 5.4% increase on 2019 figures, a ... Read more

May 8, 2024May 8, 2024

Video content key to engaging Gen Z travellers, say experts at ATM 2024

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 8 May 2024:    In an enlightening session on “How To Build Influence with Gen Z in Just 30 Seconds”, Marc-Antoine Simon, Industry Manager, Travel and ... Read more

May 7, 2024May 7, 2024

Slow travel, sustainability and technology highlighted as future global tourism trends

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 6 May 2024: Travel & tourism experts from across the industry convened at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2024 Future Stage this morning to discuss the ... Read more

May 7, 2024May 7, 2024

Experts speaking at ATM outline strategies to realise China’s full tourism potential for Middle East

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 7 May 2024: Capitalising on China’s projected tourism growth was a key topic at yesterday’s Market Insights Summit  at Arabian Travel Market (ATM). The summit, which ... Read more

May 7, 2024May 8, 2024

ATM 2024 experts examine Indian travel and tourism opportunities

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 7 May 2024: India is rapidly emerging as a crucial source market for global tourism, driven by significant economic growth, demographic shifts, and infrastructural improvements, as ... Read more

May 6, 2024May 7, 2024

Ahmed bin Saeed opens Arabian Travel Market 2024

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Leading global travel and tourism event will host 2,300 exhibitors from 165 countries in its largest edition to date, welcoming some 41,000 attendees Policymakers, industry leaders, and travel professionals will ... Read more

May 5, 2024May 5, 2024

Arabian Travel Market returns next week, with over 41,000 attendees expected

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 3 May 2024: The organisers of Arabian Travel Market 2024 (ATM) and representatives from the exhibition’s strategic partners, which include the Dubai Department of Economy and ... Read more

April 25, 2024April 25, 2024

Experts outline a promising future for the GCC hospitality sector, as the UAE market is forecasted to exceed US$7 billion by 2026

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 25 April 2024: Recent data from global research companies indicates a bright future for the GCC hospitality industry, with insights from Deloitte and STR demonstrating sustained ... Read more

April 18, 2024April 18, 2024

Tourism leaders from around the world will explore how entrepreneurship and innovation are transforming the global travel sector at ATM 2024

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 18 April 2024: International policymakers and industry leaders are preparing to gather in the UAE for Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2024, where they will examine how ... Read more

March 26, 2024March 26, 2024

Arabian Travel Market’s sold-out Travel Tech area sees 56% year-on-year growth as leading brands prepare to showcase latest innovations in Dubai

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 26 March 2024: More than 100 of the world’s leading travel technology companies will be exhibiting at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2024, which will take place ... Read more

March 26, 2024March 14, 2024

Coming back down to earth: the rise of flight-free travel

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The global aviation industry currently contributes about 3% of global carbon emissions, but this impact could triple by 2050 due to the sector’s rapid growth, with more than 10 billion ... Read more

March 20, 2024March 20, 2024

Have luxury hotels lost their way?

Arabian Travel Market, Blog, Luxury, marketing, Travel Industry

For those of us who work in the luxury-travel industry, it’s pretty customary to be told you have ‘the best job in the world’. And in some respects that’s true. ... Read more

March 20, 2024March 20, 2024

Middle East region first to recover Chinese tourism numbers, boosting participation at Arabian Travel Market 2024

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 20 March 2024: According to research by Oxford Economics, outbound travel from China is estimated to almost double this year, compared with 2023 and will only ... Read more

March 13, 2024March 13, 2024

Quality over quantity: strategies for mitigating overtourism

Arabian Travel Market, Blog, Destinations, Overtourism, Resilience and Recovery, Responsible Tourism, Travel Industry, Trends

The global tourism sector has bounced back vigorously with the UNWTO anticipating the sector’s full recovery by the end of 2024 as remaining pent-up demand is unleashed. While this is ... Read more

March 13, 2024March 13, 2024

Flying into the future, ATM 2024 will address sustainability and innovation in the aviation sector

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 13 March 2024: Exploring the future of aviation, Arabian Travel Market (ATM), which takes place from 6-9 May at the Dubai World Trade Centre, will host ... Read more

February 22, 2024February 22, 2024

ATM 2024 to focus on India’s outbound tourism potential, over 30% of Indian travellers choose to visit Middle East destinations

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 22 February 2024: With the Indian outbound market forecast to be worth $143.5 billion annually by the end of this decade, the Indian tourism sector will ... Read more

February 21, 2024February 21, 2024

From experiential to transformational: capitalising on travel’s new chapter

Arabian Travel Market, Blog, Medical Tourism, Travel Industry, Trends, Wellness

Experiential travel, once a niche, has now surged into the mainstream, reflecting a profound demand for immersive and authentic travel encounters. From culinary delights to cultural immersions, adventurous escapades to ... Read more

February 6, 2024February 6, 2024

Gen X driving GCC outbound travel according to research, says ATM

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 06 February 2024: The GCC outbound market is forecast to grow exponentially over the next five years, driven by Gen X travellers, according to recent research, ... Read more

February 1, 2024February 20, 2024

How are We Shaping the Future of Travel?

Arabian Travel Market, Blog, Halal Tourism, Trends

By Hafsa Gaher, Founding Partner and Director at Archer & Gaher Adventures Travel has always been about discovery. From the out-of-the-box package holiday to the seasoned backpacker, there is always ... Read more

January 18, 2024January 18, 2024

The rise and impact of women entrepreneurs in travel and tourism

Arabian Travel Market, Blog, Diversity & Inclusion, Women in Travel

Globally, the surge in the number of women spearheading start-up roles in travel and tourism is not just noteworthy; it’s revolutionary. Over the past few years, there’s been an unmistakable ... Read more

January 18, 2024January 18, 2024

Strong representation from the Kingdom expected at Arabian Travel Market 2024 as Saudi Arabia increases its 2030 visitor target to 150 million

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 18 January 2024: Saudi Arabia is on course to welcome an estimated 30 million overnight tourists this year, according to research conducted by Oxford Economics on ... Read more

December 19, 2023December 19, 2023

ATM establishes official partnership with ICCA and GBTA as global business travel spending to reach US$1.8 trillion by 2027

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 19 December 2023: Arabian Travel Market (ATM) has announced a strategic partnership with the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) and the Global Business Travel Association ... Read more

November 29, 2023November 29, 2023

ATM 2024 will showcase the latest trends in luxury travel, as analysts predict a 7.7% CAGR for the global market until the end of the decade

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 29 November 2023: The Middle East’s luxury travel market is evolving rapidly, extending beyond opulent experiences to incorporate heritage, innovation and sustainability. Tourism experts from around ... Read more

November 27, 2023November 27, 2023

Lessons from a travel start-up journey; top tips from a first-time entrepreneur

Arabian Travel Market, Blog, marketing, Professional Development

Many would like to think of themselves as born leaders, but most don’t really know if they can truly lead until they are put in a position of leadership. Can ... Read more

November 22, 2023November 22, 2023

The COP28 opportunity for Middle East travel and tourism

Arabian Travel Market, Blog, Responsible Tourism

All eyes are on the UAE and the wider Middle East region this month as world leaders head to Dubai for COP28. The 28th session of the Conference of the ... Read more

November 14, 2023November 29, 2023

Latest trends in UAE and Saudi Arabia will further develop GCC tourism, says ATM partner

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 14 November 2023: Al Rais Travel, the official DMC partner ofArabian Travel Market (ATM), the Middle East’s leading event for inbound and outbound travel and tourism ... Read more

October 24, 2023October 24, 2023

ATM 2024 to explore the full spectrum of travel and tourism, with the global market value projected to pass $1 trillion over the next four years

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 24 October 2023: Attendees from around the world will explore opportunities spanning the full spectrum of travel and tourism – including leisure, business, luxury and meetings, ... Read more

October 17, 2023October 17, 2023

Nurturing travel start-ups makes economic sense

Arabian Travel Market, Blog, Economy, Hospitality

Start-ups play a pivotal role in generating economic expansion. Leaders in innovation, they create a more well-rounded and better-functioning economy, benefitting consumers, businesses and industries. They contribute to lowering unemployment, ... Read more

September 26, 2023September 26, 2023

The power of entrepreneurs and start-ups to transform the travel landscape

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Entrepreneurs and start-ups have long been at the forefront of disrupting traditional industries, and the travel sector is no exception. Through innovation, technology, and a fresh perspective, these dynamic individuals ... Read more

September 6, 2023September 6, 2023

ATM 2024 to explore how entrepreneurship is empowering innovation in the Middle East’s travel industry

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 06 September 2023: Arabian Travel Market (ATM), the Middle East’s leading event for inbound and outbound travel and tourism professionals, has unveiled its next theme: ‘Empowering ... Read more

May 8, 2023September 6, 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

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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, 2023August 1, 2023

ATM hosts annual ITIC Middle East Tourism Investment Session

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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, 2023August 1, 2023

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

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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, 2023August 1, 2023

Emirates Airline highlights a return to growth during ATM 2023

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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, 2023August 1, 2023

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

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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, 2023August 1, 2023

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

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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, 2023August 1, 2023

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

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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, 2023August 1, 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

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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, 2023August 1, 2023

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

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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, 2023August 1, 2023

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

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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, 2023August 1, 2023

Arabian Travel Market 2023 opens at Dubai World Trade Centre tomorrow

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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, 2023August 1, 2023

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

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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 25, 2023August 1, 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

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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 21, 2023April 13, 2023

Sustainable aviation plans and initiatives by the ME3 carriers: Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Etihad

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Here’s the good news: air travel is back, and the global airline industry is seen to return to profitability in 2023 after a three-year slump due to the pandemic.  The ... Read more

April 19, 2023April 19, 2023

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

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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, 2023August 1, 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

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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

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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 14, 2023April 6, 2023

The new face of loyalty: what members really want

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We have seen a swathe of loyalty programme revamps in recent years, which encouragingly, have ditched old and tired one-dimensional models in favour of more flexible concepts. In general, rewards ... Read more

April 12, 2023August 1, 2023

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

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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, 2023August 1, 2023

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

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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

March 28, 2023August 1, 2023

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

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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 22, 2023March 20, 2023

The future of travel and tourism in the metaverse

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It’s fair to say the metaverse has generated a lot of hype, although in 2023, it’s certainly been superseded by AI chatbot ChatGPT. While it’s not currently the talk of ... Read more

March 15, 2023August 1, 2023

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

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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 9, 2023August 1, 2023

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

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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

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

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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 22, 2023February 22, 2023

Leading from the heart, in travel, and beyond

Arabian Travel Market, Blog, Diversity & Inclusion, Economy, Professional Development, Travel Industry

By Gemma Greenwood, Director, Content Inc. In my last ATM blog I promoted the virtues of ‘giving back with positive impact in the travel industry’ and how I hoped it ... Read more

February 18, 2023February 17, 2023

The dawn of the tourism industry in the Middle East

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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

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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 31, 2023January 31, 2023

Giving Back With Positive Impact In The Travel Industry

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As we start a new year, full of good intent, the travel industry is looking at what it can ‘do better’ in 2023. The trends of 2022 that continue to ... 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

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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 9, 2023December 6, 2023

The rise and impact of women entrepreneurs in travel and tourism

Arabian Travel Market, Blog, Diversity & Inclusion, Professional Development, Technology, Travel Industry, Women in Travel

Globally, the surge in the number of women spearheading start-up roles in travel and tourism is not just noteworthy; it’s revolutionary. Over the past few years, there’s been an unmistakable ... Read more

December 6, 2022December 6, 2022

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

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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 3, 2022November 3, 2022

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

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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

September 30, 2022September 28, 2022

User Generated Content Marketing: A Guide for Travel Brands

Arabian Travel Market, Blog, marketing, Social Media, WTM London

By Tom Mcloughlin, Founder, SEO Travel Social media is everywhere at this point in time, or at least it can sometimes feel like it is. Not only are plenty of ... Read more

September 28, 2022September 28, 2022

Arabian Travel Market 2023 to make Net Zero pledge

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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

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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

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 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

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