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· 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 ATM delegates
Tourism
and hospitality professionals from around the world can now register to attend Arabian Travel
Market (ATM) 2023, which will take place at Dubai World Trade Centre
(DWTC) from 1-4 May.
In
line with its theme of ‘Working Towards Net Zero’, the 30th
edition of ATM will offer a forum for industry leaders and policymakers from
across the Middle East and beyond to explore challenges and opportunities related
to the future of sustainable travel.
Danielle
Curtis, Exhibition Director ME, Arabian Travel
Market, said: “We are excited to officially open registration for the 30th
edition of ATM, which will shine a spotlight on sustainability within our
sector and how regional decision-makers are driving decarbonisation while maximising
profitability and enhancing customer experiences.
“This
year’s conference programme will feature a huge range of sessions that will
explore innovation and best practice related to environmental, social and
governance (ESG),” Curtis added. “We expect to welcome more than 34,000 public
and private sector travel, tourism and hospitality experts from around the
world to ATM 2023 – including over 1,500 exhibitors and representatives from
over 150 destinations – making it the perfect platform for
relationship-building and knowledge-sharing that will drive tangible,
sustainable change.”
The ATM 2023 conference programme is being
specifically developed to address sustainability issues across the travel and
tourism industry, with commentary from leadership figures representing a
variety of sectors such as Destinations, Travel Technology, Aviation, Cruise, Investment,
Recruitment, Hotels and Hospitality.
There
will also be a number of sessions dedicated to key source markets, including
India and Saudi Arabia. In addition, ATM
will see the return of the ATM Start-up competition where this year, seven
innovative travel start-ups will pitch battle on stage to expert judges and
audience as they look to showcase their solution impacting travel
sustainability and recovery.
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Having
officially initiated its journey to net zero, the conference programme will
explore how innovative sustainable travel trends are likely to evolve, allowing
delegates to identify growth strategies within key vertical sectors while
providing a platform for regional experts to explore a sustainable future ahead
of COP28, which will take place in November 2023 at Expo City Dubai.
To
mark its 30th annual event, ATM and its organiser RX Global will unveil
a dedicated sustainability pledge comprising 30 goals that will inform the
show’s journey towards decarbonisation. In conjunction with sustainability
guidelines developed for exhibitors and delegates, this pledge will also help
to ensure that this year’s edition of ATM is the most sustainable in history.
The Best Stand Awards will also
feature a sustainability
category for the first time. Exhibiting organisations will be
recognised based on the extent to which they have considered the environmental
impact of their stands, as well as their efforts to reduce their carbon
footprint.
ATM
2023 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, IHG Hotels & Resorts as the
Official Hotel Partner and Al Rais Travel as the Official DMC Partner. The show
forms an integral part of Arabian Travel Week, a 10-day-long festival of travel
and tourism events.
The
latest ATM news stories are available at https://hub.wtm.com/category/press/atm-press-releases/.
To
register as a visitor for ATM 2023, follow this link.
To
register as media, follow this link.
For
more information, log on to wtm.com/atm/en-gb.html
Tags: Arabian Travel Market, ATM 2023
