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.

Cutting the ribbon to mark the opening of the 20th anniversary edition of the show, His Royal Highness then toured the exhibition with Mark Walsh, portfolio director, Reed Travel Exhibitions, organiser of Arabian Travel Market, and various dignitaries as the four-day industry showcase got underway.

This year’s sell-out anniversary edition, which is taking place at the Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre, will welcome over 3,000 exhibitors from 87 countries with exhibition floor space covering more than 22,000 square metres.