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Arabian Travel Market opens today on industry high


 

Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2012, the region’s leading trade exhibition for travel industry professionals, has seen a 46% rise in visitor pre-registrations, against 2011 figures, for its 19th edition, opening this Monday, 30 April.

2012 has seen a 7% increase in exhibitors with more than 21,000 square metres of floor space hosting over 2,400 exhibitors and 82 new companies. This increase is also reflected in its international reach with 54 national pavilions and 87 countries represented overall.

“The trend that we’ve witnessed in previous years, has continued, with visitor pre-registration numbers substantially up and 11 new destinations exhibiting including Moscow, Romania, Zimbabwe and Mauritius. ATM is always a timely reminder of the major contribution that the travel and tourism industry plays in the regional economy,” said Mark Walsh, Portfolio Director, Reed Travel Exhibitions, organiser of Arabian Travel Market.

According to Walsh, travel agent registration is also up by a staggering 213% this year, with trade visitor pre-registration surging by 38% and Buyers Club by 35%. “Reflecting the region’s proactive approach to the tourism sector as a major economic driver and 18 months on from the Arab Spring, we have seen a significant jump in interest from within the GCC, which is confirmed by the positive pre-show figures we have seen across the board,” remarked Walsh.


Further buoyed by the launch of the weeklong Tech Theatre, which will run alongside the popular seminar series, and give visitors the chance to gain invaluable insight into leading edge industry-related technologies including social media and GDS direct access, the event has attracted experts and thought leaders from across the industry spectrum including Akbar Al baker, CED, Qatar Airways and Rudi Jagersbacher, President, Hilton Worldwide Middle East and Africa.

The four-day programme for ATM includes the seminar series, workshops and specialist industry days including a Travel Agent Day, sponsored by TTN, which has taken a new direction this year tying in with the technology focus, and careers focus aimed at encouraging emerging young talent as well as enabling exhibitors to promote company vacancies or find a job online through the Arabian Travel Market job board.

“For the first time in the 19-year history of the show, Tourism Ministers from across the Middle East will come together today for a special session that will focus on driving the region’s tourism agenda,” said Walsh.

“Our decision to invite the region’s tourism ministers was spurred not only by the wave of positive sentiment felt across the industry as the first signs of post Arab Spring democracy have emerged, but by the points raised at the UNWTO/ATM session at last year’s World Travel Market. We expect that the UNWTO and ATM forum will have a significant and positive effect on regional collaboration to sustain growth in the travel and tourism sector here,” he added.

Now approaching in its 19th year, the show has grown to become the largest showcase of its kind in the region and one of the biggest in the world. In 2011, Arabian Travel Market featured 2,236 exhibitors across more than 20,000 square metres, attracting more than 22,000 visitors.

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Ras Al Khaimah achieves 2012 target by end of Novemberwith one million visitors for the First Time
Ras Al Khaimah achieves 2012 target by end of Novemberwith one million visitors for the First Time

The Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (Ras Al Khaimah TDA) announced today that the total number of visitors to the emirate until end of November 2012 was recorded at 1,001,495 visitors ach (25/12/2012)
Second annual UNWTO forum to focus on aviation and tourism
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Gama Aviation adds five aircraft to its Middle East fleet

Gama Group, the global business aviation services provider, today announced a major expansion to its Middle East fleet. (10/12/2012)
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Jumeirah at Etihad Towers highlights signature smile-making luxury moments at International Luxury T

Jumeirah at Etihad Towers, a member of the luxury hotel group Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts, commenced a three-day programme of highlighting the property’s signature “smile-making†luxu (04/12/2012)
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Dubai Tourism & Commerce Marketing Presents 5 Star Plaque to JW MARRIOTT MARQUIS Hotel Dubai

Majid Al Marri, Director of Hotel Classification, presented the 5 star plaque to the JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai team. (02/12/2012)
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority Launches the First Official Tour Guides Training Progra
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority Launches the First Official Tour Guides Training Progra

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Four HYATT HOTELS Honoured In The Luxe List 2012
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Following its recent success in the 2012 Business Traveller Asia-Pacific awards, Hyatt is pleased to announce that three Hyatt hotels in the Asia-Pacific region, and one hotel in the Gulf, have landed (14/11/2012)
Regional online travel bookings worth $15.8 billion by 2014
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 booking (31/10/2012)
Leisure Moscow proves lucrative for TI’ME Hotels
Leisure Moscow proves lucrative for TI’ME Hotels

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It is Time to enroll ... the MENA Travel Awards 2013
It is Time to enroll ... the MENA Travel Awards 2013

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Ras Al Khaimah International Airport UAE Awards ARINC Major 10-year Contract
Ras Al Khaimah International Airport UAE Awards ARINC Major 10-year Contract

ARINC Incorporated, has won a multi-million dollar, 10-year contract to implement multiple airport systems at Ras Al Khaimah International Airport in the UAE (10/10/2012)
Jumeirah at Etihad Towers celebrates women and the colour pink in support for Breast Cancer Awarenes
Jumeirah at Etihad Towers celebrates women and the colour pink in support for Breast Cancer Awarenes

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Jumeirah at Etihad Towers gets down to business with launch of Business Lunch menus
Jumeirah at Etihad Towers gets down to business with launch of Business Lunch menus

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‘Skyfall’ Bond Movie to Launch in UAE on 26 October

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Middle East’s largest ever consumer lifestyle show to launch in the UAE

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Leading Russian Tour Operator to Launch Direct Charter Flights from Russia to Ras Al Khaimah
Leading Russian Tour Operator to Launch Direct Charter Flights from Russia to Ras Al Khaimah

Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAK TDA) has signed an agreement with Natalie Tours, the first biggest Russian tour operator on UAE destination in cooperation with Alpha Tours that will (02/09/2012)
The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort Embraces the Spirit of Ramadan
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The Meydan Hotel / Dubai
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Etihad Airways celebrates Manchester City title win
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Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, and flydubai CEO Ghaith Al Ghaith celebrate winning the title of Best Low-Cost Airline Serving the Middle East for the second consecutive year (06/05/2012)
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Dubai’s Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa to host WTA Middle East Ceremony 2012
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