Travel Industry News

ATM 2018: Deputy ruler of Dubai opens 25th anniversary event
Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, deputy ruler of Dubai, officially inaugurated Arabian Travel Market 2018. The event is marking its 25th anniversary this year.

ATM 2018: Sun Aqua unveils Sun Aqua Iru Veli, Maldives
Sun Aqua is launching the third property in their portfolio; Sun Aqua Iru Veli, an exclusive resort on the island of Aluvifushi, a private island for guests only in the heart of the South Nilandhe Atoll.

ATM 2018: Time Hotels reveals plans for six new properties
Time Hotels has announced plans to open six new properties across the Middle East by the end of 2020.

ATM 2018: Emaar reveals Rove property for Al Marjan, Ras al Khaimah
Rove Hotels has announced its expansion to Ras Al Khaimah, with the first Rove hotel in the emirate in Al Marjan Island.

ATM 2018: Saudia to showcase rapid transformation in Dubai
Also on display will be a ‘smart model’ experience, which provides a 3D interactive tour through the brand-new Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport.

ATM 2018: Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi to open in July
Destination developer Miral has announced that the Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi indoor theme park will open its doors to the public on July 25th.

ATM 2018: Quarter century of Middle Eastern hospitality celebrated in Dubai
Now in its 25th year, the 2018 edition will welcome over 2,500 exhibiting companies and an expected 40,000 visitors, with over 150 countries represented, 65 national pavilions, and more than 100 new exhibitors set to make their ATM debut.

ATM 2018: Egypt seeks to diversify tourism markets at European growth slows
Arrivals from the Middle East, North America and Africa will drive growth in Egypt’s tourism industry to 2021, according to the latest data published ahead of Arabian Travel Market 2018.

ATM 2018: GCC posited to welcome boom in European travellers
Arrivals from Europe to the GCC will increase 17 per cent over the period 2018 to 2020, driven by extra flights, routes, competitive fares, and the rising number of mid-market hotels throughout the region, according to the latest data published ahead of Arabian Travel Market 2018.

ATM 2018: GCC visitors to drive tourism industry in Oman
Tourism arrivals to Oman will increase at a compound annual growth rate of 13 per cent between 2018 and 2021, according to data released ahead of Arabian Travel Market 2018. Commissioned by ATM, the Colliers International data predicts the rise will be fuelled by visitors from across the GCC, who accounted for 48 per cent of guests in 2017.

ATM 2018: Hoteliers lead way in Middle Eastern hospitality
Hotels will comprise a fifth of the total show area at Arabian Travel Market 2018, the largest exhibition of regional and global hotel brands in the history of the event.

ATM 2018: Emirates to debut new Boeing 777-300ER first class private suite
Emirates will unveil its new Boeing 777-300ER first class private suite exhibit at the Arabian Travel Market. This year marks Emirates’ 25th year of partnership and commitment to ATM.