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, 2022

Global tourism recovery led by Europe sets the stage for World Travel Market London, 7-9 November 2022

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? ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

May 27, 2022June 6, 2022

ITIC – Presentations of Tourism Projects Financing

Arabian Travel Market, ATM Virtual

Middle East Tourism Investment Summit Part 6 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

May 27, 2022June 6, 2022

ITIC – Welcome and Global Economic outlook

Arabian Travel Market, ATM Virtual

Middle East Tourism Investment Summit Part 1 ... Read more

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, 2022May 26, 2022

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