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Dr.
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
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The summit titled ‘Restructuring
to Attract Sustainable Development and Customers in the New World Order, will
take place on Wednesday 3rd June
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ATM Virtual to take place on
1-3 June 2020
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Dubai,
United Arab Emirates, 27 May 2020: Arabian
Travel Market (ATM) has confirmed that the Chairman of the
International Tourism & Investment Conference (ITIC) and former UNWTO
Secretary-General, Dr.
Taleb Rifai, will host a virtual summit as part of ATM Virtual.
The
summit, which is titled ‘Restructuring
to Attract Sustainable Development and Customers
in the New World Order’ and takes
place on Wednesday 3rd June between 12.15pm - 1.45pm GST (9.15am -
10.45am BST), will examine sustainable investment measures for the Middle East
travel and tourism sector and the strategies to restore travellers’ confidence
post-pandemic.
“We are living in unprecedented times for
the tourism industry, which is facing its toughest challenge ever. Stay home
means no travel, and no travel means no tourism. This ITIC summit is vital at
this critical time and I am therefore pleased to be part of ATM Virtual, who I
commend for facing the challenges and ensuring the industry is in direct
contact during these difficult times,” said Dr. Rifai.
Moderated by BBC Presenter and broadcaster Rajan Datar, a
series of topics will be discussed throughout the day including prospects for Dubai’s travel and tourism industry in the post-COVID-19
era.
The summit will
feature two expert panel discussions where World Travel and Tourism Council
(WTTC) ambassador and director of ITIC Gerald
Lawless will address the initiatives to be
taken to revive the travel and tourism industry to secure sustainable
investment in the region, as well as how to reposition your business to kick
start when the pandemic comes under control.
The panel
discussions will also focus on the part governments must play in helping sector
recovery, the expectations of the industry going forward, and how travel and
tourism businesses can plan for their financial future.
Danielle Curtis,
Exhibition Director ME, Arabian Travel Market, said: “We are delighted to be working with ITIC to
reflect on the financial impact COVID-19 has had on the tourism sector and to
garner their insights and advice on strategies to restore visitor confidence
and how the industry can begin to recover during these difficult times.”
“We must all think together, out of the box,
and imaginatively. This is our real historic test. The Middle East has proven
in the past that it is robust and can bounce back. I am saddened by what we are
living through but optimistic that the recovery will be positive,” concluded
Dr. Rifai.
The panel
discussion The initiatives to be taken to revive the travel and tourism
industry to secure sustainable investment in the region will take place
from 12.30 pm – 1.15 pm GST (9.30 am – 10.15 am BST) and Repositioning your
business to kick start when the pandemic comes
under control from 1.15 pm – 1.45 pm GST
(10.15 am – 10.45 am BST), both on Wednesday 3rd June.
Arabian Travel Market would like
to thank the Ministry of Tourism Saudi Arabia and the Italian Tourist Board for
their support of ATM Virtual as Gold Sponsors.
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