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· Dubai International Airport sees
year-on-year passenger growth of 127% in 2022
· Challenges and opportunities within aviation to represent key focus at ATM 2023
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,
which will take place at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from 1-4 May. In conversation
with John Strickland, Director of JLS Consulting, Sir Tim will reflect on Emirates’
long-term strategy as it begins to ramp up aircraft deliveries from 2024 while
balancing growth and tackling broader issues like climate change.
The
news comes amid reports of significant gains across the Middle East’s aviation
sector, which saw year-on-year traffic almost double in January 2023 according
to figures released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). This
growth is especially evident in the UAE where Dubai International Airport (DXB)
catered to more than 66 million passengers in 2022, a 127% rise compared to the
previous year.
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Over
the longer term, analysts from Mordor Intelligence predict that the Middle East’s
aviation market will record a compound
annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 6% during the period 2022-27,
meaning regional passenger numbers are likely to continue to rise for the
foreseeable future.
Danielle
Curtis, Exhibition Director ME, Arabian Travel
Market, said: “It’s encouraging to see that air traffic in the Middle East is once
again beginning to soar, especially following such a turbulent period during
and after the global pandemic.
“We
are looking forward to welcoming Sir Tim to our Global Stage for the 30th
edition of ATM,” Curtis added. “Emirates has firmly established itself as an
innovative trailblazer within the global aviation industry, so I cannot wait to
hear how Sir Tim and his colleagues are working to build a futureproofed and
sustainable airline sector.”
The
leading role that Gulf airlines are playing in the decarbonisation of the
aviation industry will represent a key focus during the upcoming edition of ATM.
Earlier this year, Emirates announced that one of its Boeing 777-300ERs had successfully
completed a demonstration flight powered by 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Etihad Airways, meanwhile, has teamed up with carbon-net-zero solutions
specialist, World Energy, as part of a long-term strategic partnership that
will result in dramatic emissions reductions.
The
30th edition of ATM will feature in-depth sessions dedicated to air
travel on day two. Following the conclusion of Emirates
Returns to Growth: President of Emirates Airline in Discussion with John
Strickland, experts from Boeing, Etihad and SimpliFlying will assemble
on ATM’s Global Stage to discuss The
Net-Zero Future of the Aviation Industry. A broad range of regional
carriers will also be participating in ATM 2023 in addition to Emirates and
Etihad, including flydubai, flynas, Saudia Airlines, Saudi Amad for Airport
Services and Air Transport, and Cham Wings Airlines.
ATM
2023 is anticipating a 7.5% year-on-year uptick in both participation and
exhibition space occupied by the aviation sector, building on the excellent
levels of engagement witnessed during last year’s show. On a broader level, the
conference will explore the future of sustainable travel in line with its theme
of ‘Working Towards Net Zero’. 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.
The conference will also
feature a sustainability
category at its annual exhibitor awards 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.
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