· Ahmed bin Saeed: Dubai
continues to be at the forefront of worldwide efforts to open new growth
horizons for the global travel and tourism industry
· Middle East’s largest travel
and tourism exhibition features 1,500 exhibitors, representatives from 158
global destinations, and an anticipated 20,000 attendees
· Taking place from 9 to 12 May, this year’s event is over 85% larger than ATM 2021 in terms of floor space
Government of Dubai Media Office – 09 May 2022: His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil
Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, Chairman and Chief Executive of
Emirates Airline and Group and Chairman of Dubai World, today officially inaugurated Arabian
Travel Market (ATM) 2022, marking the start of the 29th edition
of the Middle East’s largest travel and tourism exhibition.
His
Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed said Dubai continues to strengthen its position
at the forefront of global travel and tourism recovery by hosting global events
that bring together decision-makers in the sector from across the region and
the globe, contributing to worldwide efforts to open new growth horizons for
the industry. Dubai’s ability to provide a safe environment for both tourism
and prominent global events over the past two years and its success in
overcoming the repercussions of the recent worldwide health crisis have enabled
it to welcome large numbers of visitors from all over the world.
"Dubai
provides a unique model for sustainable development that not only promotes
economic progress within the nation but also stimulates growth in the region
and broader global markets. The Arabian Travel Market provides a vital platform
for tourism and travel industry leaders in the Middle East and across the world
to connect and network with each other and discover new opportunities for
growth, collaboration and success,” he said.
HH Sheikh Ahmed bin
Saeed was accompanied at the inauguration by His Excellency Helal Saeed
Almarri, Director General of Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism (DET);
Vasyl Zhygalo, Portfolio Director, RX Global; Danielle Curtis, Exhibition
Director Middle East, ATM; and a host of other VIPs who embarked on a tour of
the show floor as the four-day event got underway in Dubai.
Taking place from
Monday 9 to Thursday 12 May, this year’s event is more than 85%
larger than ATM 2021 in terms of floor space, with growth in every single
region. ATM 2022 features 1,500 exhibitors, representatives from 158 global
destinations, and an anticipated 20,000 attendees. The live show will be
followed by ATM Virtual, which will run from Tuesday 17 to Wednesday 18 May.
Taking place at Dubai
World Trade Centre (DWTC) in collaboration with DET, ATM 2022’s theme – ‘The
future of international travel and tourism’ – will be reflected throughout the
show. The ATM Global Stage and ATM Travel Tech Stage will host 40 conference
sessions comprising 150 speakers.
New this year is the ATM
Draper-Aladdin Start-up Competition, which has generated a huge buzz since
its launch. The initiative will see up to 15 travel, tourism, and hospitality
innovators pitch for up to $500,000 of funding – not to mention the opportunity
to compete for an additional $500,000 of investment as part of the hit TV show,
Meet the Drapers.
In addition, ATM 2022
will include in-depth buyer forums dedicated to India and Saudi Arabia; live
interviews with aviation and hospitality experts; debates on the future of
sports, city and responsible tourism; the ITIC-ATM
Middle East Summit on tourism investment; digital influencer networking;
best stand awards; and the return of ILTM Arabia, with its focus on the
lucrative luxury travel market.
For the first time, the
ARIVALDubai@ATM forum and the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) will
take place live in Dubai after joining remotely for ATM 2021.
ATM
2022 is part of Arabian Travel Week,
a 10-day festival of travel and tourism events taking place in Dubai.
Those
attending ATM in-person are encouraged to post using the hashtags #ImGoingtoATM and #ATMDubai.
ATM
2022 is held in conjunction with Dubai World Trade Centre and its strategic
partners include Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) as the
Destination Partner, Emirates as the Official Airline Partner and Emaar
Hospitality Group as the Official Hotel Partner.
For more information on this year’s show, please visit wtm.com/atm/en-gb.html
