The organisers of Arabian Journey Market 2024 (ATM) and representatives from the exhibition’s strategic companions, which embrace the Dubai Division of Financial system and Tourism (DET), Emirates, IHG Motels & Resorts, and Al Rais Journey, have outlined their plans for the occasion, which takes place from Monday, Could 6, to Thursday, Could 9, 2024 on the Dubai World Commerce Centre (DWTC).
Attributable to antagonistic climate circumstances and to make sure the protection of all contributors and invited friends, the official ATM press convention scheduled to happen yesterday morning was sadly cancelled. Nevertheless, all companions have underscored their dedication to the present and the alternatives it affords.
The thirty first version of ATM is poised to welcome over 2,300 exhibitors and representatives from greater than 165 nations, with 41,000 attendees anticipated beneath the theme ‘Empowering Innovation: Reworking Journey By Entrepreneurship’, spotlighting a pivotal space for the journey and tourism business.
From startups to established manufacturers, ATM 2024 will spotlight how innovators are enhancing buyer experiences, driving efficiencies and accelerating progress in the direction of a net-zero future for the business.
Danielle Curtis, Exhibition Director ME, Arabian Journey Market added: “ATM 2024 is gearing up for an thrilling lineup unfold throughout two phases, with the World Stage returning alongside the brand new Future Stage. The convention agenda will function key business audio system from world wide and deal with the rising developments which might be fueling the journey and tourism sector’s development.”
Curtis added: “An eagerly awaited addition to ATM 2024 is the brand new Entrepreneurship-focused summit, which can delve into the function of journey start-ups within the Center East economic system, spotlighting their pioneering approaches. As entrepreneurship and innovation take centre stage, the thrilling ATM Begin-Up Pitch Battle, in partnership with Emirates Group’s Intelak offers the right platform to rejoice the immense potential for innovators within the area and for manufacturers to current their business options.”
The variety of taking part resort manufacturers for ATM 2024 has elevated by 21% year-on-year, with a 58% rise in new Journey Know-how merchandise showcased. A number of new locations will probably be launched at ATM 2024, together with China, Macao, Kenya, Guatemala, and Columbia, whereas returning nations embrace Spain and France, amongst many others. Upticks throughout all key verticals with year-on-year development throughout all areas participation together with ME 28%, Asia and Europe 34%, and Africa 26%.
A devoted India Summit will happen on the opening day of ATM, highlighting a latest outbound journey growth from the market. Titled ‘Unlocking the True Potential of Inbound Indian Travellers,’ the Summit will discover the dynamics of India as a key supply marketplace for tourism development, in addition to present and future alternatives.
Issam Kazim, CEO, Dubai Company for Tourism and Commerce Advertising (DCTCM), stated: “Because the host metropolis of ATM, Dubai is proud to proceed its long-term strategic partnership with this globally famend journey occasion, aligned with the targets of the Dubai Financial Agenda, D33 launched by our visionary management to additional consolidate Dubai’s place as one of many prime three world cities for enterprise and leisure. The transformative theme of ATM 2024 will complement our efforts to create new pathways to development past conventional tourism, as we deal with leveraging the massive potential of entrepreneurship and additional accelerating momentum throughout our tourism business. The Dubai Division of Financial system and Tourism will probably be joined by 129 stakeholders and companions on the Dubai stand at ATM, a testomony to the colourful public-private partnerships that play a pivotal function in tourism improvement within the emirate. We stay up for sharing insights into our profitable tourism technique with leaders and consultants, and exploring the necessary themes and developments shaping the way forward for world tourism, whereas searching for to unlock new avenues for collaboration and partnership.”
Environmental duty within the journey and tourism business will proceed to be a key focus at ATM, aligning with RX’s sustainability pledge and constructing on the momentum of final yr’s theme, ‘Working In the direction of Web Zero’. ATM 2024 will discover how innovation might be leveraged to assist obtain the UN Sustainable Growth Objectives (SDGs) by constructing a greener journey and tourism sector for future generations.
Adnan Kazim, Deputy President and Chief Industrial Officer at Emirates, stated: “We’re thrilled to see development in customer numbers to ATM. It’s a mirrored image of confidence in our business and ATM’s significance on the worldwide stage. We’re happy with the function we’ve got performed within the development of ATM as an business occasion, in addition to the expansion of our house metropolis Dubai, which is on the forefront of worldwide tourism. This yr, Emirates will probably be displaying our newest merchandise along with a devoted space showcasing our sustainable aviation practices. We additionally stay up for connecting with our business companions throughout the journey ecosystem.”
Haitham Mattar, Managing Director of IHG Motels & Resorts for SWA, Center East and Africa, added: “In persevering with IHG Motels & Resorts’ long-standing partnership because the official resort accomplice for Arabian Journey Market, we stay up for leveraging the area’s legacy journey commerce occasion to showcase the group’s numerous portfolio of lodging to world business and shopper audiences. With over 190 accommodations throughout IMEA, in addition to a strong regional pipeline of future openings, IHG stays a crucial enabler in realising the area’s development ambitions within the tourism sector. In a world of evolving preferences and shifting landscapes, IHG stays dedicated to exploring new and revolutionary methods to scale-up strategic investments and reshaping the hospitality sector of tomorrow.”
Mohamed Al Rais, Government Director, Al Rais Journey, additionally added: “Celebrating the fusion of innovation and entrepreneurship, the Arabian Journey Market 2024 stands as a beacon of progress and risk in journey. With a steadfast dedication to empowerment, we harness visionary minds’ inventive power to redefine the essence of exploration. By groundbreaking initiatives and daring ventures, we pave the best way for a future the place journey is aware of no limits, and each journey is a testomony to the transformative energy of human ingenuity. Be a part of us as we embark on this exhilarating expedition, charting new territories and shaping a world the place journey is aware of no bounds.”
Held along with Dubai World Commerce Centre, ATM 2024’s strategic companions are the Dubai Division of Financial system and Tourism (DET), Vacation spot Associate; Emirates, Official Airline Associate; IHG Motels & Resorts, Official Lodge Associate; and Al Rais Journey, Official DMC Associate.
