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DCT Abu Dhabi Forges Strategic Partnerships to Drive Tourism Growth Across Key International Markets
New collaborations with leading travel partners will focus on attracting visitors from Europe, Saudi Arabia, India, and beyond, while enhancing Abu Dhabi’s appeal as a year-round destination. DCT Abu Dhabi receives accolade for sustainable effort during Arabian Travel Market, demonstrating measures taken throughout the Experience Abu Dhabi stand to reduce environmental impact and support for the UAE’s net zero commitment
DCT Abu Dhabi Unveil Incentives and Rewards Scheme to Celebrate Excellence in Visitor Experience
Programme will recognise businesses and frontliners across Abu Dhabi’s tourism and cultural sectors for exceptional service delivery
ATM 2025 sets a new benchmark with over 55,000 attendees, marking 16% year-on-year growth
Arabian Travel Market (ATM), the leading global event for the travel and tourism sector, has welcomed more than 55,000 industry professionals from 166 countries, representing a 16% increase on last year’s edition. The event has showcased over 2,800 exhibiting companies, with 19% from the Middle East and 81% from the rest of the world.
Club Escapade the 2025 winner of the ATM Start-Up Pitch Battle
Club Escapade has won the 2025 edition of the ATM Start-up Pitch Battle, which was held in association with Intelak, overcoming stiff competition from some of the region’s leading travel innovators and disruptors. This year’s competition received entries from 40 travel start-ups, including finalists ChatDMC, Penguinpass, SparkleHaze (Woohoo), TravStack, and WROXAI
Saudi Tourism Authority and Accor Launch Bold New Collaboration
The Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) and Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, announced the signing of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at Arabian Travel Market 2025, marking a strategic partnership that will build on Saudi’s emergence as a global tourism powerhouse. This collaboration aligns with Saudi Vision 2030’s goals, aiming to enhance international demand, grow brand visibility, and drive hotel bookings and loyalty across the country’s expanding hospitality landscape.
STORY Hospitality and Urbnlanes Sign Strategic Partnership Agreement to Elevate Egypt’s Hospitality
A landmark partnership agreement between Kuwaiti real estate giant Urbnlanes and UAE-based STORY Hospitality, a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Capital Group, sees STORY Hospitality appointed as the exclusive operator and manager of the hospitality component within Urbnlanes’ flagship project, Noi Residence in New Cairo.
Sea and air travel take centre stage at ATM 2025 as passenger numbers surge
Sea and air travel have been under the spotlight at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) this week as the event welcomed international leaders from the aviation and cruise industries. Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports, shared updates on the latest passenger numbers as well as his fascinating perspective on the future of aviation and the airport experience. Meanwhile, a panel of experts gathered to discuss the progress made in establishing the Arabian Gulf as a premier global cruise destination.
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AlUla Development Company unveils the Design Concept of “NUMAJ,” by the Autograph Collection
AlUla Development Company (UDC), a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company, announces further details about the Autograph Collection Hotel project, which it is developing and will be operated by Marriott International. The announcement reveals the design concept for the hotel, NUMAJ: A Tapestry of the Land along with innovative sustainability practices targeting LEED Gold certification.