Arabian Travel Market News
ATM meets Lebanese exhibitors in Beirut
The Arabian Travel Market 2013 road show has touched down in Beirut, where representatives from Reed Travel Exhibitions, the organiser of ATM, met with Lebanese exhibitors. Taking place at the Raoush Arjaan Rotana hotel, exhibitors including Anastasia Travel & Tourism, Rida International and World Net hotels, were given some top tips on how to make the most out of their participation at ATM 2013.
Decade of tourism development underway in Qatar
Qatar is one of the fastest growing markets in the Gulf, with business and leisure tourism on the ascendant as the country develops its infrastructure as part of a US$65 billion investment plan ahead of its hosting of the 2022 football World Cup.
Bahrain seeks to boost tourism offering at Arabian Travel Market
The Kingdom of Bahrain is looking to fast forward its tourism proposition this year as the government signs off on multi-billion dollar transportation infrastructure plans and Manama launches its 2013 Arab Capital of Tourism calendar of events. The country’s proximity to Saudi Arabia, business pedigree, and international sporting and leisure attractions remain key factors in driving future tourism receipts.
ATM: Regional online travel bookings worth $15.8 billion by 2014
ATM 2013 technology seminar series to highlight increasing shift away from traditional channels with internet bookings expected to grow by another $5.4 billion accounting for 22% of all travel bookings within two years.
Arabian Travel Market 2013 unveils seminar programme
Officials at Arabian Travel Market 2013 have unveiled a technology seminar series designed to highlight the increasing shift away from traditional channels. The move comes with internet bookings expected to grow by another $5.4 billion in 2013 - accounting for 22 per cent of all travel bookings within two years.
Reed expands Mövenpick partnership for ATM 2013
Reed Travel Exhibitions, the organiser of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), has confirmed its host hotel partnership with Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts for the 2013 event. The decision follows a successful association with flagship properties Mövenpick Ibn Battuta Gate Hotel and Mövenpick Deira this year.
Abdulrahman H. Alfahad, Assistant Vice President, International Sales, Saudi Arabian Airlines @ ATM
Abdulrahman H. Alfahad, Assistant Vice President, International Sales, Saudi Arabian Airlines talks to Breaking Travel news about the latest developments at the carrier.
Rupprecht Queitsch, General Manager, JW Marriott Marquis Hotel, Dubai @ ATM 2012
BTN talks to Rupprecht Queitsch, General Manager, JW Marriott Marquis Hotel, Dubai at Arabain Travel Market 2012
Philippe Harb, Hotel Manager, One-to-one hotel, Abu Dhabi @ ATM 2012
BTN talks to Philippe Harb, Hotel Manager, One-to-one hotel, Abu Dhabi at Arabain Travel Market 2012
Cumhur Ozen, General Manager, Mardan Palace, Antalya, Turkey @ ATM 2012
BTN talks to Cumhur Ozen, General Manager, Mardan Palace, Antalya, Turkey at Arabain Travel Market 2012
David Garner, Regional Dir. Sales & Marketing, Anantara Hotels & Resorts, Middle East @ ATM 2012
BTN talks to David Garner, Regional Dir. Sales & Marketing, Anantara Hotels & Resorts, Middle East at Arabain Travel Market 2012
Arabian Travel Market closes on a high
Wrapping up four days of travel trade business the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2012 organisers have reported a healthy increase in visitor numbers, driven by the show’s renewed B2B focus and buoyed by positive indicators from the region’s tourism sector.