Dubai Expo 2020 News
Arabian Travel Market 2017: Expo 2020 legacy to come under spotlight
The legacy of Expo 2020 is set to come under the spotlight on Arabian Travel Market’s Global Stage, returning for the 2017 show at Dubai World Trade Centre. Expo 2020, set to run between October 2020 and April 2021, will bring together more than 180 nations and is expected to host an international audience of 25 million visitors.
Dubai Airports signs on to support Expo 2020 in United Arab Emirates
Dubai Airports, operator of Dubai International and Dubai World Central, has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Bureau Dubai Expo 2020 to ensure a world-class experience for the millions of guests that will visit Dubai during the event. Following the signing of the deal the airport operator is now an official supporter of Dubai Expo 2020.
Expo 2020 preparation drives Middle East participation at WTM 2016
Inspired by the positive regional potential of Expo 2020 and despite low oil revenues, increased numbers of travel professionals from across the Middle East, participated in this year’s World Travel Market in London. This helped the leading international travel trade to record a joint-record attendance of 51,500 and the highest number of exhibitor invitees and buyers in the 37-year history of the event.
Switzerland becomes first nation to sign on for Dubai Expo 2020
Switzerland became the first country to formally signal its desire to participate in Expo 2020 Dubai, at a diplomatic ceremony in Dubai. The event marks a major advance for Expo 2020, which has plans to host over 180 countries, along with 25 million visitors, at the six-month event which runs from October 2020 to April 2021.
Jumeirah signs on for $1bn Business Bay development in Dubai
Jumeirah Group has been selected to operate a mixed-use development within a new $1 billion tower in Business Bay by property investment company RP Global. The Jumeirah Business Bay will include a 200-room luxury Jumeirah hotel as well as 350 serviced apartments and 290 luxury residences managed under the Jumeirah brand.
Dubai Expo 2020 marks first BIE Assembly engagement since winning historic bid
HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Expo 2020 Preparatory Higher Committee Chairman, President of the Department of Civil Aviation and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates airline and Group, has officially led the UAE delegation to the General Assembly of the Bureau of International Expositions (BIE), the governing body of the World Expo.
HH Sheikh Ahmed discusses UAE-Italy bilateral relations with Milan delegation
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Department of Civil Aviation, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group and Expo 2020 Preparatory Higher Committee Chairman, has met a delegation led by the Mayor of Milan, Mr Giuliano Pisapia, to discuss strengthening UAE-Italian bilateral relations.
WTM Vision Conference sounds note of caution over Dubai Expo 2020
Hosting the EXPO 2020 trade fair will bring more than 17 million international visitors to Dubai reveals exclusive research released by the WTM Vision Conference - Dubai. The research, carried out by Euromonitor International, states that some 70 per cent of the 25 million predicted visitors will be from outside the United Arab Emirates.
Expo 2020 master plan development outlined
Helal Saeed Almarri, Director General of Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing, CEO of Dubai World Trade Centre and Expo Preparatory Committee member, has presented a progress update on the Dubai Expo 2020 organisation, governance framework and site development, including key milestones and timelines for delivery of the iconic event. The update came at an Executive Committee session of the Bureau of International Expositions (BIE), the governing body of the World Expo, in France.
Hospitality key to Dubai’s Expo 2020 plans
ITB Berlin 2014 is proving the idea forum for Dubai to highlight its grand plans for hosting World Expo 2020.
Dubai Expo 2020 could earn $40bn windfall for the emirate
Experts say Dubai’s hosting of the World Expo 2020 will contribute as much as $40 billion to its economy, driven largely by an expected influx of 25 million tourists, as well as new investments related to the city’s build-up for the event. The Dubai World Expo 2020 would be the first to be held in the MENASA region and would also coincide with the UAE’s golden jubilee.
World watches Dubai win World Expo 2020 bid
Breaking Travel News captures the excitement of Dubai winning their bid to host the World Expo 2020. At a special event on one of the manmade islands of The World, located off the coastline of Dubai, Phil Blizzard reports on the build up to the announcement and the jubilation once the results were revealed. He also talks to guests about the impact of World Expo 2020 to Dubai and the United Arab Emirates, and the region beyond.