Arabian Travel Market News
ATM 2021: Sustainability tops agenda in Dubai
The Arabian Travel Market Virtual event continued today, and after the morning hotel and aviation sessions, the focus turned towards sustainability.
ATM 2021: Covid-19 prompts digital shake-up in attractions sector
Worth $254 billion in 2019, the tours, activities and attractions segment of travel and tourism is not just the third-largest part of travel; it is why people visit in the first place.
ATM 2021: Emirates chief opens digital showcase
During a virtual conversation, Emirates president Tim Clark gave his opinion on the recovery timescale of the aviation sector as the three day event got underway in Dubai.
Breaking Travel News investigates: Arabian Travel Market makes Middle East return
Arabian Travel Market has reached a successful conclusion in Dubai as in person shows return to the Middle East for the first time since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. Take a look at all the Breaking Travel News coverage from the Dubai World Trade Centre here
Maldives to open travel bubble with United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates and the Maldives are in the process of creating a travel corridor that will allow vaccinated travellers to move freely between the two countries.
Thoyyib Mohamed, managing director, VisitMaldives
Maldives has been one of the quickest destinations to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic, using its unique geography and strict lockdowns to reduce case numbers. Here Breaking Travel News hears more about the reopening of the destination from Thoyyib Mohamed, managing director of the local tourist board.
Mark Kirby, head of hospitality, Emaar
Breaking Travel News catches up with Mark Kirby, head of hospitality for Dubai-based hospitality giant Emaar, during Arabian Travel Market. He tells us about plans for Expo 2020, which begins in October this year, and how the luxury market is rebounding quickly across the Middle East.
Adnan Kazim, chief commercial officer, Emirates Airline
As the Dubai flag-carrier launches its new premium economy offering at Arabian Travel Market, Breaking Travel News chats with Adnan Kazim, chief commercial officer of Emirates Airline, to find out more.
Younis Al Dawoodi, general manager, Kerten Hospitality - Glamping Projects
Kerten Hospitality is preparing for the launch of two new glamping eco-resort projects in Ras Al Khaimah under its Cloud7 brand. Here Breaking Travel News talks to Younis Al Dawoodi, general manager of the projects, to find out more.
Asiet Zhukova, chief executive, Wow Sochi Alliance
Breaking Travel News chats with Asiet Zhukova, chief executive of the Wow Sochi Alliance, about the how the destination is rebuilding its tourism sector following the Covid-19 pandemic.
Omar Al Ali, chief executive, Nirvana Travel & Tourism
Breaking Travel News chats with Omar Al Ali, chief executive of Nirvana Travel & Tourism, about what the award-winning company has lined up for 2021 as the Middle East hospitality market recovers from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Greg Ward, head of global sales and distribution, Aman Resorts
Breaking Travel News speaks to Greg Ward, head of global sales and distribution with Aman Resorts, during Arabian Travel Market in Dubai. He tells us about plans for expansion and how the company is battling back from the Covid-19 pandemic.