Arabian Travel Market

May 11, 2022May 11, 2022

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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

May 26, 2021May 26, 2021

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 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

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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

March 30, 2021March 30, 2021

Island resorts leading recovery in global leisure travel

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

January 19, 2021January 19, 2021

UAE & KSA top global YouGov survey for intent to travel abroad in 2021

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48% of UAE & 46% of KSA residents confirmed they intended to make an international trip within the next 12 months Survey results further good news for ME aviation sector ... Read more

January 19, 2021January 19, 2021

Middle East hotels ready to capitalise on workation trend, says ATM

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• The pandemic and progressive IT companies have accelerated demand for remote working • ‘On the go’ bleisure stays increasingly popular with Gen Z singletons, white collar millennials and other ... Read more

December 8, 2020

UAE & Bahrain First to Benefit From Israeli Tourism

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ATM expects influx of participants from Israel and across the globe as Abraham Accords opens-up UAE & Bahrain to massive potential 6 million outbound trips made from Israel in 2019 ... Read more

November 18, 2020April 28, 2021

Arabian Travel Market 2021 to run live event in Dubai as new dawn beckons for travel & tourism industry

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Live event to take place at DWTC on 16-19 May 2021 and will focus on what the future holds Aviation and travel professionals more optimistic after recent vaccine announcement by ... Read more

July 1, 2020November 18, 2020

ATM Virtual draws almost 12,000 online attendees

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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

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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 20, 2020November 18, 2020

Future Travel Booking Habits

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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 4, 2020November 18, 2020

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

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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

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

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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 2, 2020November 18, 2020

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

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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

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

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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, 2020November 18, 2020

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

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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 1, 2020November 18, 2020

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

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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

May 31, 2020November 18, 2020

Debut Arabian Travel Market Virtual event gets underway tomorrow

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ATM Virtual will place focus on emerging trends, opportunities and the challenges directly impacting the travel and tourism industry amid COVID-19 The event, which runs from 1-3 June 2020, ... Read more

May 29, 2020November 18, 2020

A special message from ATM Exhibition Director, Danielle Curtis

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Arabian Travel Market Exhibition Director records a special message for ATM Virtual

May 27, 2020November 18, 2020

Former UNWTO Secretary-General to speak at ATM Virtual

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Taleb Rifai, Chairman of ITIC and former Secretary-General of the UN World Travel Organisation to discuss sustainable investment for the Middle East’s travel and tourism sector The summit titled ... Read more

May 26, 2020November 18, 2020

ATM Virtual to focus on potential Chinese outbound travel market

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With the spread of coronavirus under control and domestic leisure travel growing, ME travel professionals are looking to China to initiate international tourism One of the most eagerly awaited sessions ... Read more

May 20, 2020November 18, 2020

The Middle East’s tourism entertainment sector under the spotlight at ATM Virtual

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Global research authority, Arival, to present exclusive insights and underscore the impact of COVID-19 on the tours, activities, and attractions sector OTAs and Distribution for Tours and Attractions Post-COVID ... Read more

May 18, 2020November 18, 2020

Staycations and domestic travel to lead GCC tourism recovery from COVID-19 says new ATM report

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Staycations expected to become the most popular choice of travel in short to medium-term with travellers eager to make up for cancelled travel plans ATM Virtual’s Hotel Landscape in ... Read more

May 14, 2020November 18, 2020

Aviation Tops the Agenda at ATM Virtual

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Sir Tim Clark, President of Emirates Airline to outline the company’s response to COVID-19 and its impact on their future strategy Jozsef Varadi, CEO of Wizz Air, to discuss ... Read more

May 11, 2020November 18, 2020

Organisers of Arabian Travel Market announce the launch of ATM Virtual

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Organisers of Arabian Travel Market announce the launch of ATM Virtual ATM Virtual to feature a host of webinars, conference sessions, roundtables, speed networking, and one-to-one meetings Topics include ... Read more

May 8, 2020November 18, 2020

Short leisure breaks to drive 38% increase in visitors to KSA by 2024, says new ATM research

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GCC residents to push demand for short leisure breaks in Riyadh & Jeddah 21.3 million visitors expected by 2024 – ME&A top source market ATM witnesses 45% growth in Saudi ... Read more

February 26, 2020November 18, 2020

Five key source markets to drive additional 1.4 million arrivals to UAE during Expo 2020, says ATM research

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Additional three million international visitors expected to visit UAE over the Expo period of 2020 to 2021 Arrivals from India, Saudi Arabia, Philippines, UK and Pakistan dominating increase in ... Read more

February 19, 2020November 18, 2020

Low-Cost Carriers to boost Middle East aviation market

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Low-cost carriers share of total seat capacity across Middle East increased from 14.9% in 2018 to 16.5% in 2019 Aviation to feature heavily in Arabian Travel Market programme, including ... Read more

February 13, 2020November 18, 2020

Short leisure breaks to drive 38% increase in visitors to KSA by 2024, says new ATM research

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GCC residents to push demand for short leisure breaks in Riyadh & Jeddah 3 million visitors expected by 2024 – ME&A top source market ATM witnesses 45% growth in Saudi ... Read more

February 7, 2020November 18, 2020

Travel trends for Boomers, Gen X, Y & Z in focus at ATM

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Activities and experiences tie all generations together, but preferences disrupt broad-based offerings for a global market worth $183 billion up 35% over last 5 years Travellers from across the globe ... Read more

January 29, 2020November 18, 2020

GCC tourism spend in Egypt will increase 11% in 2020 generating $2.36 billion, says new ATM report

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Saudi Arabian visitor spend to grow 11% to $1.13 billion by 2024 Total tourism spend in Egypt reached $16.4 billion in 2019 and is expected to jump to $29.7 ... Read more

January 16, 2020November 18, 2020

ATM to launch inaugural in-destination forum: Arival Dubai @ ATM

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Attractions are currently the third largest and fastest growing sector within the travel and tourism industry, representing approximately US$180 billion in global travel spend annually Arival Dubai @ ATM to ... Read more

January 9, 2020November 18, 2020

Nordic tourism to GCC estimated to be worth US$810 million by 2024, says ATM report

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UAE will witness highest growth with total Nordic tourism estimated to reach US$718 million by 2024, followed by Saudi Arabia and Bahrain 383,800 Nordic citizens will travel to the GCC ... Read more

December 20, 2019November 18, 2020

Chinese visitors to GCC will increase 54% by 2023, says latest ATM report

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2 million Chinese tourists will travel to GCC in 2023 with CAGR growth of 4.8% Total Chinese tourism spend in GCC estimated to reach US$3.48 billion by 2023 The number ... Read more

December 10, 2019

UK visitors to GCC to increase 22% by 2024, reports ATM

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8 million UK residents will travel to the GCC in 2024, an additional 500,000 travellers when compared with 2018 The number of ATM delegates, exhibitors and attendees interested in doing ... Read more

November 27, 2019November 27, 2019

US$4.5 billion Mid-East destination wedding tourism, a key trend defining region’s hospitality industry, says new ATM report

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5% of destination weddings take place in the Middle East with the UAE the most favoured location EWAA tourism as well as solo and female-led travel also set to define ... Read more

November 20, 2019November 20, 2019

Indian visitors to GCC to increase 81% by 2024, says new ATM report

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GCC to welcome 9.8 million Indian visitors by 2024 with CAGR growth of 10% UAE to experience highest proportionate increase in arrivals from India The number of Indian tourists travelling ... Read more

November 20, 2019November 20, 2019

Russian tourism to GCC worth $1.22 billion by 2023, says ATM report

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UAE will witness highest growth with total Russian tourism spend estimated to reach US$1.153 billion by 2023, followed by Saudi Arabia and Oman New buyer forums and networking events at ... Read more

November 4, 2019November 4, 2019

Mid-East travel and tourism industry to increase spending on IoT technology by 22% by 2022, says Arabian Travel Market report

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E. online travel and hospitality sales to exceed US$100 billion by 2022 ATM to launch ‘Travel Forward’ conference to examine next-gen’ industry innovation The Middle East’s travel and tourism ... Read more

October 28, 2019November 18, 2020

ATM to unlock full tourism potential of Saudi, India, Russia & China

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New forums and events to place spotlight on tourism opportunities from leading source markets for Middle East destinations Arabian Travel Market 2020 (ATM) has launched a new series of buyer ... Read more

October 17, 2019October 17, 2019

Middle East’s tourism growth potential in focus at WTM London 2019

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With Expo 2020 on the horizon and the Middle East continuing to represent high growth potential for the travel industry, delegates from the region are heading to WTM London 2019 ... Read more

September 24, 2019September 25, 2019

Airlines: survival of the fittest

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There is the usual share of volatility making it rough going for airlines as this year’s WTM approaches. When exactly a particular challenge will rear its head isn’t predictable, but ... Read more

September 16, 2019October 17, 2019

Events crucial for the Middle East to realise tourism market value of US$133.6 billion by 2028, says Arabian Travel Market

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Direct contribution of travel and tourism to the Middle East’s GDP to rise by 4.2%, driven in part by an increase of events in the region Expo 2020, the ultimate ... Read more

September 16, 2019September 16, 2019

Events crucial for the Middle East to realize tourism market value of US$133.6 billion by 2028, says Arabian Travel Market

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Direct contribution of travel and tourism to the Middle East’s GDP to rise by 4.2%, driven in part by an increase of events in the region Expo 2020, the ultimate ... Read more

June 11, 2019July 15, 2019

China, Saudi, travel tech and innovation, dominate ATM 2019 agenda

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Chinese visitors up over 100% & international visitors up 20% Massive potential of Saudi Arabia’s new ‘White Oil’ recognised Travel & tourism technology now beyond disruption, say experts This year’s ... Read more

May 1, 2019

Machine learning and artificial intelligence will revolutionise the way you do business, GCC tourism firms told at ATM 2019

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Companies that embrace innovation will be best placed to ‘sell travel’ to Gulf customers, according to panellists at ATM 2019 Striking the right balance between high-tech and high-touch will be ... Read more

May 1, 2019

Diversify and digitise to attract younger Muslim travellers, GCC destinations told at ATM 2019

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Hospitality firms should offer tailored, halal-friendly products to appeal to younger Muslim travellers, experts tell attendees at ATM 2019 Halal tourism expected to create 1.2 million jobs in the Middle ... Read more

May 1, 2019

ATM to launch inaugural M.E. edition of Travel Forward in 2020

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Event to showcase next-gen industry innovations as part of Middle East’s largest gathering of hospitality professionals Conference will connect buyers and suppliers from around the world, enabling delegates to take ... Read more

April 30, 2019April 30, 2019

Morocco wins Best Stand Design at Arabian Travel Market 2019

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Morocco wins Best Stand Design at Arabian Travel Market 2019 Popular ‘Best Stand Awards’ recognises North African tourism board’s representation of a traditional townhouse Other stands awarded for their ... Read more

April 30, 2019

Emirates President “satisfied” with performance amid numerable industry headwinds

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Emirates will post a “positive” annual result shortly despite variable fuel prices, currency volatility and geopolitical headwinds, President Sir Tim Clark told ATM delegates today. Speaking in a discussion with ... Read more

April 30, 2019

Saudi Arabia’s USD 25 billion ‘White Oil’ market is the key to economic diversification, say tourism experts at ATM

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Tourism related sectors expected to generate 3.3 per cent of KSA GDP in 2019 Hospitality, leisure and entertainment will play a major role in realising Saudi Vision 2030, according to ... Read more

April 29, 2019April 30, 2019

GCC hospitality companies must appeal to ‘free independent travellers’ in order to unlock a larger share of China’s growing outbound tourist market

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Gulf hospitality firms can attract younger Chinese tourists with tech-enabled services and unique experiences, according to experts speaking at ATM 2019 The GCC is expected to attract 2.9 million Chinese ... Read more

April 29, 2019

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum opens 2019 edition of Arabian Travel Market

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His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation, inaugurates ATM 2019 Middle East’s largest travel and tourism event ... Read more

April 29, 2019

ATM 2019’s Global Stage gears up for in-depth industry discussions on key travel and tourism trends

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Saudi Arabia’s hospitality market, hotel industry and halal tourism among key topics to be discussed on ATM Global Stage Several high-profile speakers confirmed include Emirates Airline’s Sir Tim Clark and ... Read more

April 10, 2019April 10, 2019

Saudi tourism sector worth over $70 billion in 2019

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New leisure and tourism facilities forecast to fuel domestic tourism at 8% per year until 2023, says new Arabian Travel Market report 33% of delegates, exhibitors and visitors to Arabian ... Read more

April 2, 2019April 2, 2019

Middle East visitors to Egypt to increase 50% by 2022, ATM report reveals

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Arrivals from Middle East to Egypt to grow by 11% CAGR to 2.23 million by 2022 Growth fuelled by cheaper Egyptian pound and government incentives for charter airlines operating international ... Read more

March 26, 2019March 27, 2019

63% of Dubai Airport passengers were in transit during 2018, says new ATM report

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Only 8% of Dubai airport’s transit passengers left the airport to explore the emirate during 2018 New transit visas and dedicated tourism packages to drive stopover tourism across the UAE ... Read more

March 19, 2019March 19, 2019

Bots, A.I, wearables and VR to create billion-dollar savings in the tourism industry says latest ATM report

Arabian Travel Market

The global airline industry expected to make savings of up to US$30 billion in the next 15 years due to Internet of Things (IoT) implementation 42 million domestic service robotics ... Read more

March 12, 2019March 13, 2019

European visitors to GCC to increase 29% by 2023, says ATM report

Arabian Travel Market

8.3 million EU residents will travel to the GCC in 2023, an additional 1.9 million travellers when compared with 2018 The number of ATM delegates, exhibitors and attendees interested in ... Read more