Dubai celebrates Arabian Travel Market anniversary
Addressing the inaugural session of the seminar programme at Arabian Travel Market 2013, Emirates chairman and president of Dubai Civil Aviation, HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum emphasised how travel and tourism had become the bedrock of the Dubai economy over the past years since the event was inaugurated in May 1994. “Arabian Travel Market has played a significant role in the development of Dubai, underscoring its position as a highly attractive centre for exhibitions and events,” he said. → Read More
Jumeirah benefits from tourism growth in Dubai
Jumeirah Group, the global luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, has announced its performance in the first quarter of 2013 and its mid-term growth strategy. During the first quarter of 2013, average occupancy in Jumeirah’s portfolio of hotels has increased by nine per cent globally, compared to the same period in 2012. → Read More
Abu Dhabi celebrates wealth of tourism industry initiatives at ATM
With 52 destination partners – and close to 90 product lines – being promoted at the Abu Dhabi pavilion at this year’s Arabian Travel Market in Dubai, the emirate looks certain for its most successful show in the exhibition’s 20 year history. As new market entrants, such as YasWaterworld – just named Middle East’s Leading Attraction by the World Travel Awards – the Rosewood Abu Dhabi and DusitThani Abu Dhabi were staking their claim to some of the destination’s increasing limelight, other exhibitors unveiled product enhancements to further up the ante. → Read More
UAE escapes Middle East tourism slump
International arrivals to the UAE increased healthily in 2012, reaching an estimated 11 million tourists, delegates heard today at the latest WTM Vision Conference - Dubai held at Arabian Travel Market. Overall performance of inbound trips to the Middle East region were down five per cent last year mainly due to the decline of arrivals to those countries hit by the Arab Spring, which took place in 2011 effecting countries such as Saudi Arabia, Lebanon and Syria. → Read More
UNWTO greets international tourism ministers at ATM
More than 25 ministers have taken part in the second annual UNWTO & Ministerial Forum at the Arabian Travel Market with delegates sharing their views on how to work together towards long-term aviation and tourism sector growth. Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE vice president and prime minister and ruler of Dubai, the event, entitled ‘Tourism & Aviation: Building a common agenda for growth’, was opened by UNWTO secretary-general, Taleb Rifai and Mark Walsh, portfolio director, Reed Travel Exhibitions, organiser of ATM. → Read More
Dubai royalty open Arabian Travel Market 2013
HRH Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, deputy ruler, Dubai, has officially inaugurated Arabian Travel Market 2013, in the presence of senior government officials, leaders of the regional and international travel industry as well as high-profile participants. → Read More
Abu Dhabi cleans up at World Travel Awards
Abu Dhabi’s expanding tourism proposition received a resounding vote of confidence at the World Travel Awards Middle East Gala Ceremony earlier, when 17 of the sector’s stakeholders scooped a total of 25 awards between them. From travel agencies, to the regulatory authority, from hotels, to airlines and attractions, Abu Dhabi’s name was in the frame as a flurry of awards was meted out to the destination following an online public poll. → Read More
Oman Air takes World Travel Awards title
Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has been revealed as the winner of the Middle East’s Leading Airline Economy Class category at the prestigious World Travel Awards. The awards, which recognise the commitment to excellence the airline has demonstrated over the last 12 months, are voted for by travel and tourism professionals worldwide. → Read More
PromPeru arrives at Arabian Travel Market
PromPeru, the trade, tourism and investment office of Peru in Dubai will be present for the first time at ATM with a National Pavilion. Peru is ranked among the world’s ten most preferred destinations according to Ernst & Young, and Peru’s ministry of foreign trade and tourism has said that they expect a nine to ten percent increase in visitor arrivals in 2013. → Read More
World Travel Awards winners sparkle at Middle East Gala Ceremony
Etihad Airways, Burj al Arab, Emirates Airways, Avis, Europcar, Qatar Tourism Authority, and Rotana were among the big names to emerge victorious at World Travel Awards 2013 Middle East Gala Ceremony, held at Le Royal Meridien Resort & Spa earlier. Elite travel insiders, including chief executives, government ministers and tourist board chiefs, attended the glittering gala event hailed as “the Oscars of the travel industry”. → Read More
ATM highlights next decade of opportunity for region
UAE, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia are leading the race for tourist revenue growth with positive outlook for the industry as governments use tourism as major anchor for economic diversification. Arabian Travel Market 2013 will look toward this future as it opens to celebrate its 20th edition and welcome over 2,500 exhibitors from 87 countries in Dubai. → Read More
VisitEngland outlines tourism plans for 2015 Rugby World Cup
As Tournament Organisers, England Rugby 2015 have announced the 12 venues across England which will host matches during Rugby World Cup 2015, national tourist board VisitEngland reiterated its commitment to maximise the benefit from this prestigious sports event for tourism. VisitEngland will work closely with the host destination management organisations, venues, and local authorities to support them in delivering the best possible experience for all visitors. → Read More
