Arabian Travel Market

June 3, 2025June 3, 2025

Tourism spending in the Middle East is projected to reach US $350 billion by 2030, according to a new travel industry report

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 3 June 2025: A new report compiled by Tourism Economics on behalf of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) predicts that by 2030, total tourism spend in the ... Read more

May 2, 2025May 2, 2025

Business events and festivals set the stage for socio-economic growth, according to experts at Arabian Travel Market

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 28 April 2025: On the opening day of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), tourism leaders from the UAE were joined by representatives from the International Congress and ... Read more

May 2, 2025May 2, 2025

Sea and air travel take centre stage at ATM 2025 as passenger numbers surge

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 1 May 2025: Sea and air travel have been under the spotlight at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) this week as the event welcomed international leaders from ... Read more

May 2, 2025May 2, 2025

ATM 2025 sets a new benchmark with over 55,000 attendees, marking 16% year-on-year growth

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 1 May 2025: Arabian Travel Market (ATM), the leading global event for the travel and tourism sector, has welcomed more than 55,000 industry professionals from 166 ... Read more

May 2, 2025May 2, 2025

Tourism leaders at ATM outline the investment strategies powering Middle East growth

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 29 April 2025: Tourism and investment leaders have gathered at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) this week to discuss the critical role of strategic investment in unlocking ... Read more

May 1, 2025May 1, 2025

ATM 2025 explores food waste reduction as a catalyst for a circular economy in tourism

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 29 April 2025: As travel companies face a growing array of challenges, from operational inefficiencies to increasing demand for sustainability, food waste has surfaced as an ... Read more

May 1, 2025May 1, 2025

GCC tourism strategies must encompass sustainability, social impact, and community engagement, say experts at ATM 2025

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 29 April 2025: As tourism destinations in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) continue to grow, involving local communities in destination development has become increasingly vital for ... Read more

April 30, 2025April 30, 2025

Research unveiled at Arabian Travel Market outlines leading travel trends and market opportunities in the Middle East

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 30 April 2025: Exclusive research unveiled at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) this week has highlighted key travel trends across the Middle East region. On the second ... Read more

April 30, 2025April 30, 2025

Middle East tourism destinations respond to climate, perception and evolving consumer demands

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 30 April 2025: The global travel landscape is increasingly complex, influenced by climate change, environmental concerns, and changing traveller expectations. In the Middle East, destinations are ... Read more

April 29, 2025April 29, 2025

Ahmed bin Saeed opens Arabian Travel Market 2025

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The 32nd edition of the event at the Dubai World Trade Centre features a record 2,800 exhibitors from 166 countries His Highness: Guided by the vision of our leadership, Dubai ... Read more

April 28, 2025April 28, 2025

Middle East business travel spending adapts to global shifts, reaching 6.1% growth in 2025, say experts at IBTM@ATM 2025

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 28 April 2025: Current trends in business travel spending, changing global economic conditions, and the increasing impact of regional economic strategies have emerged as significant forces ... Read more

April 28, 2025April 28, 2025

Business events and festivals set the stage for socio-economic growth, according to experts at Arabian Travel Market

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 28 April 2025: On the opening day of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) today, tourism leaders from the UAE were joined by representatives from the International Congress ... Read more

April 27, 2025April 27, 2025

ATM 2025 opens tomorrow, uniting travel professionals from over 166 countries  

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 27 April 2025: The 32nd edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) will open tomorrow at Dubai World Trade Centre, bringing together more than 2,800 exhibitors and ... Read more

April 24, 2025April 24, 2025

Highlighting global connectivity, ATM 2025 is set to welcome over 55,000 attendees from around the world next week

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 24 April 2025: RX Global, the organisers of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), held a press conference today in collaboration with the event’s strategic partners: the Dubai ... Read more

April 16, 2025April 16, 2025

Arabian Travel Market to gather global AI experts to explore new frontiers in travel

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 16th April 2025: The transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) will be under the spotlight at Arabian Travel Market (ATM), which takes place from 28 April ... Read more

April 11, 2025April 11, 2025

Beyond Business: How Global Events Promote Connections, Partnerships, and Tourism

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The Power of Business Events to Connect Imagine stepping into a conference hall buzzing with entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and policymakers from around the world. Conversations spark, ideas flow, and collaborations ... Read more

April 10, 2025April 10, 2025

Saudi Arabia to showcase record tourism growth at ATM2025, marked by a 16% increase in exhibitor participation at the event

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 10 April 2025: Saudi Arabia’s travel and tourism sector continues on an upward trajectory, with the Kingdom welcoming 30 million international visitors in 2024, representing a ... Read more

April 3, 2025April 3, 2025

ATM on track for record attendance as visitor registrations double year-on-year

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 03 April 2025: With three weeks remaining until Arabian Travel Market (ATM), the event is on course to attract a record number of high value visitors, ... Read more

March 31, 2025March 31, 2025

From Runways to Railways: How Transport Infrastructure Drives Tourism Connectivity

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Introduction: The Power of Transport in Tourism Picture this: You wake up in Dubai, have breakfast in London, and dinner in New York—all in a single day. This isn’t just ... Read more

March 25, 2025March 25, 2025

India expands its presence at Arabian Travel Market as nation’s outbound tourism market is projected to reach USD55bn by 2034

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, xx March 2025: India’s tourism industry is experiencing notable growth, fuelled by rising disposable incomes, a widening middle class and improved global connectivity. Reflecting the country’s ... Read more

March 19, 2025March 20, 2025

Arabian Travel Market to spotlight luxury travel as global demand rises

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 19 March 2025: Arabian Travel Market (ATM) is set to highlight the thriving luxury tourism sector when it returns to the Dubai World Trade Centre from ... Read more

March 12, 2025March 12, 2025

ATM Start-Up Pitch Battle seeks the region’s top travel innovators

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 12 March 2025: Providing a platform for the regional entrepreneurs who will shape the future of travel, Arabian Travel Market (ATM) will host the ATM Start-Up ... Read more

March 7, 2025March 10, 2025

Women in Travel 2025: Celebrating Leadership, Resilience, and Success

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Honouring Leaders in Travel March 8th is a moment to not only reflect on progress but also to recognise the far-reaching impact of trailblazing individuals. International Women’s Day stands as ... Read more

March 4, 2025March 4, 2025

Arabian Travel Market 2025 to host expanded global participation as international tourism reaches 1.4 billion arrivals

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 4th March 2025: Arabian Travel Market, the leading global event for the travel and tourism industry, is set to welcome a diverse international presence at its ... Read more

February 26, 2025February 26, 2025

Connecting People, Places, and Brands: How social media is Redefining Travel

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The Role of Social Media in Travel The digital age has amplified the power of social media in travel and tourism, transforming how consumers connect with destinations, brands, and communities. ... Read more

February 19, 2025February 19, 2025

Regional hospitality growth under the spotlight at Arabian Travel Market 2025

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 19 February 2025: The hospitality sector in the GCC is experiencing a strong resurgence, with new data compiled by STR on behalf of Arabian Travel Market ... Read more

February 11, 2025February 11, 2025

With the global events market set to pass $2.5 trillion by 2035, IBTM@ATM offers a brand-new gateway to the business events sector

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 11 February 2025: With the global events industry projected to register a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8% during the period 2024-35, IBTM@ATM will provide ... Read more

February 5, 2025February 5, 2025

Tech-Enhanced Travel: How Connectivity is Shaping the Future of Tourism

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If there’s one driving force behind the evolution of travel and tourism, it’s the transformative power of tech-enabled connectivity. From simplifying trip planning to enhancing on-the-ground travel experiences, technology is ... Read more

January 28, 2025January 28, 2025

Empowering Communities through Sanitation: ATM and Santa Isabel School

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At Arabian Travel Market (ATM), we are committed to creating a global impact through sustainable tourism initiatives. From May 2024 to December 2024, we worked alongside Just a Drop and ... Read more

January 27, 2025January 27, 2025

Arabian Travel Market 2025’s Travel Tech exhibitors increase 25% year-on-year as value of global travel technology market hits $10.7 billion

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 27 January 2025: With the global travel technology market currently valued at $10.7 billion, leaders and innovators from around the world are preparing to steer the ... Read more

January 6, 2025January 7, 2025

ATM 2025 to address soaring growth within the aviation sector as connectivity takes centre stage

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 7 January 2025: Several leaders from the international aviation sector are expected to participate in the 32nd edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), which will take ... Read more

December 11, 2024December 11, 2024

ATM 2025 to examine how shifts in technology and traveller behaviour can contribute to and benefit from enhanced connectivity

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 11 December 2024: Key industry trends – including innovation, connectivity and customisation – will be front and centre at the 32nd edition of Arabian Travel Market ... Read more

November 21, 2024November 21, 2024

ATM research reveals more must be done to meet UN tourism-related sustainability goals

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 21 November 2024: An exclusive whitepaper produced for Arabian Travel Market (ATM) by Digital Tourism Think Tank (DTTT) has highlighted that only 15% of UN Sustainable ... Read more

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 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

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 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?

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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

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

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 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

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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 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

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 26, 2023April 25, 2023

Why NFTs will boost brand loyalty among travellers

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By Jenny Southan, Editor, Founder and CEO, Globetrender This spring, Argentinian low-cost airline Flybondi announced that it would be issuing tickets as NFTs (“non-fungible tokens” – or “digital vouchers”), allowing customers ... 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 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 18, 2023February 17, 2023

The dawn of the tourism industry in the Middle East

Arabian Travel Market, Blog, Travel Industry

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

Arabian Travel Market, Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases, Responsible Tourism, Travel Industry, Trends, Wellness

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

Arabian Travel Market, Blog, Destinations, Responsible Tourism, Travel Industry, Trends, Trends, Wellness

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

Arabian Travel Market, Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

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 17, 2023January 17, 2023

Registration now open for 30th edition of Arabian Travel Market

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

ATM 2023 will feature over 34,000 participants from more than 150 destinations Attendees will explore challenges and opportunities related to sustainable travel Registrants can now book one-to-one meetings with fellow ... Read more

December 6, 2022December 6, 2022

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

Arabian Travel Market, Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

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 21, 2022November 21, 2022

Five sustainable trends to look out for in the Middle East’s travel sector

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Sustainable progress within the Middle East’s travel, tourism and hospitality space is advancing rapidly, as the industry looks ahead to Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2023 The sustainable trends of green ... Read more

November 3, 2022November 3, 2022

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

Arabian Travel Market, Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

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

October 20, 2022October 20, 2022

Arabian Travel Market 2023 launches sustainable stand award

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

ATM introduces a ‘Best Stand Build Incorporating Sustainability Initiatives’ for the 2023 annual exhibitor awards to recognise exhibitors that have made exceptional efforts to reduce their environmental impact and support ... Read more

October 14, 2022October 17, 2022

The Return of Business Travel: trends, changes and recovery for 2022 and beyond

Blog, Business Travel, Resilience and Recovery, Travel Industry, Trends

The summer season has paved the way for the return of leisure air travel.  The US Travel Association’s latest travel data for September 2022 showed that after four straight months ... Read more

September 28, 2022September 28, 2022

Arabian Travel Market 2023 to make Net Zero pledge

Arabian Travel Market, Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

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

Arabian Travel Market, Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

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

September 9, 2022September 5, 2022

From famine to feast

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

With agents and operators back in business in a big way, the challenge is to keep pace with demand, says Gemma Greenwood, Director, Content Inc. The travel trade has risen ... Read more

September 7, 2022September 7, 2022

Japan reopens its borders…slowly

Blog, Resilience, Resilience and Recovery, Travel Industry, WTM Team

By Mark Frary, Co-Founder, Travel Perspective There are a lot of countries around the world where the Covid pandemic has largely been forgotten with life returning to (almost) normal. However, ... Read more

September 2, 2022August 30, 2022

6 Ways to Use Virtual Tourism in Your Marketing Strategy

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

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