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HH Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Opens Arabian Travel Market 2021

HH Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, CEO and Founder of the Emirates Group and Chairman of Dubai World, officially inaugurated Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2021 today, marking the start of the 28th edition of the Middle East’s largest t... (more)
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China Gearing Up for International Travel

International travel from China back to pre-COVID levels by 2023
86 foreign and 19 Chinese airlines flying to 55 countries - 294 roundtrip flights to China every week
Bahrain tourism minister joined panel discussion
China Summit took place on opening day of ... (more)
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Saudi Arabian Tourism Buoyed by Domestic Demand as it Prepares to Welcome Foreign Tourists

Fahd Hamidaddin, CEO, Saudi Tourism Authority addressed travel and tourism industry professionals at the ATM 2021 Saudi Arabia Tourism Summit
Travel and tourism industry in Saudi Arabia remained buoyant throughout 2020 and Q1 2021 due to success of domestic tourism campaign, say... (more)
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Arabian Travel Market 2021 Opens In-person Tomorrow in Dubai as New Dawn Awaits ME Travel & Tourism Sector

First major in-person international travel event since outbreak of pandemic
62 countries represented on exhibition floor, 67 conference sessions & 145 local, regional & international speakers
Middle East tourism professionals optimistic about rapid recovery o... (more)
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Travel Tech Giants Stage a Conference Comeback at ATM in Dubai

Travel Forward, the leading global event for travel technology, has revealed an impressive line-up of big name brands to present live on stage as a part of sister event Arabian Travel Market (ATM).
 
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This year’s ATM is ... (more)
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Key Industry Figures to Address Delegates In-Person on ATM Global Stage

Prominent tourism figures will be participating in-person at the opening session of the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) Global Stage 2021 – ‘Tourism for a brighter future’ which is being held on Sunday 16 May 2021, at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC).
 
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Final Preparations in Place for Arabian Travel Market 2021 in-Person Event in Dubai as New Dawn Beckons for Travel & Tourism Industry

Health & safety top priorities for organisers
In-person event taking place at DWTC on 16-19 May 2021
ATM Virtual on 24-26 May aimed at participants who can’t travel to Dubai
Middle East tourism professionals optimistic about rapid recovery of ind... (more)
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Island Resorts Leading Recovery in Global Leisure Travel

Emirates increases weekly schedule to Maldives & Seychelles over Easter holidays as Middle East demand soars
Sri Lanka, Cyprus and Greek islands also preparing for summer influx of international arrivals       
Tourists attracted by ea... (more)
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ME Spend on International Leisure Travel to Exceed pre-COVID Levels by 10% in 2024

YouGov and Tourism Economics survey for ATM 2021 says 47% of total 2019 ME travel spend went on international leisure trips
37% of total ME travel budget was spent on domestic leisure travel in 2019, which will be exceeded this year
Domestic & short-haul travel wil... (more)
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UAE Hotels Preparing for a V-Shaped Recovery, After Vaccine Rollout and Herd Immunity Take Effect

UAE hotels averaged 51.7% occupancy in 2020
Fujairah & RAK hotels increase Y-on-Y; ADR at +7% & +1% respectively, in 2020
Dubai hotels record 76% occupancy over NYE, just 9% down Y-on-Y
Arabian Travel Market Hotel Summit to discuss trends & ke... (more)
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