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The
31st edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) will host 2,300
exhibitors from 165 countries and is expected to welcome 41,000 attendees from
around the world
· This year’s theme ‘Empowering Innovation: Transforming Travel Through Entrepreneurship’ underscores the growing importance of entrepreneurism in the sector
· The four-day travel and
tourism trade show takes place at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from 6-9 May
2024
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 5 May 2024:
Arabian
Travel Market (ATM), the leading global event for the travel and
tourism sector, will return to the Dubai World Trade Centre this week for its
31st edition. Taking place from 6-9 May, over 41,000 attendees are
expected to visit the annual trade show, which will feature 2,300 exhibitors
from 165 countries.
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A four-day conference
programme will deliver over 50 informative sessions from more than 200
high-profile speakers who will address attendees across the Global Stage and
the new Future Stage. H.E Issam Abdulrahim Kazim, Chief Executive Officer –
Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing, will host the Global Stage Welcome: The
Gateway to Global Insights
keynote speech, outlining Dubai’s tourism goals and plans for the coming years.
Later tomorrow, Ministers from the GCC and beyond will take to the stage to
discuss the key strategies to support and develop tourism in the region at the Ministerial Debate:
Streamlining Tourism within the GCC.
ATM will also host the Market Insights Summit on the Global Stage on
opening day, exploring the potential of China, India and Latin America as they
emerge as key players in global tourism. The panel for the Summit includes
Basmah Al-Mayman, Regional Director for the Middle East, UN Tourism; Guy
Hutchinson, President, Middle East & Africa, Hilton; Julia Simpson, CEO
& President, World Travel and Tourism Council; and Jan Gerrit Koechling,
Partner, Roland Berger.
The Future Stage will
officially launch tomorrow with a focus on the Trends Shaping the Future of
Hospitality in the Middle East,
led by senior representatives from IHG Hotels and Resorts, Marriot
International, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Banyan Tree Dubai, Mastercard
and Silkhaus. Other sessions tomorrow on the Future Stage include The New Age of Island Tourism, which explores how islands
in the Middle East are offering new
opportunities for tourism, and the Global Economic Disruptions
Affecting the Future of Travel
session.
Speaking ahead of launch day, Danielle
Curtis, Exhibition Director ME, Arabian Travel
Market, said: “Following the unprecedented success of our 30th edition in 2023,
exhibitor participation has increased by a remarkable 26% this year, making ATM 2024 the
largest in the event’s history.
“This
notable growth underscores ATM’s reputation as an unmissable event for the
global travel and tourism community, offering unrivalled business and
networking opportunities for attendees and exhibitors across a wide range of
travel sectors and verticals.”
Growth has been achieved across all show verticals,
including regional year-on-year upticks for the Middle East (28%), Asia (34%),
Europe (34%) and Africa (26%). In addition, more than 100 prominent travel
technology companies will showcase their latest innovations to a global
audience at this year's event. The Travel Tech section is 58% larger this year,
indicating an unprecedented surge in interest from companies that want to
display their latest technological advancements.
ATM continues its commitment to sustainability for another
year, building on the show’s main theme in 2023 and in keeping with its 30
long-term sustainability goals. The Sustainability
Summit on 9 May will explore Environmental, Social, and Governance
(ESG) considerations, consumer preferences, and the collaborative efforts
required to create a more sustainable future for travel and tourism. Meanwhile,
the Sustainable Stand Award will recognise the exhibitor who has made
outstanding efforts to reduce their stand's carbon footprint.
Held in conjunction with Dubai World Trade Centre, ATM
2024’s strategic partners are the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism
(DET), Destination Partner; Emirates, Official Airline Partner; IHG Hotels
& Resorts, Official Hotel Partner; and Al Rais Travel, Official DMC
Partner.
The latest ATM news stories
are available at https://hub.wtm.com/category/press/atm-press-releases/.
To register your interest in
attending ATM 2024, visit https://www.wtm.com/atm/en-gb/enquire.html.