ATM 2016: Riding on high optimism
The Arabian Travel Market 2016 opens doors from April 25-28, 2016, at the Dubai World Trade Center, with focus on mid-market travel, luxury, aviation, technology trends, spa and wellness tourism, business, adventure and halal tourism.
Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority is participating at ATM this year with high optimism as we aim to promote Sharjah as a world class tourist destination for the entire family. Sharjah has identified family tourism as a major pillar of the Sharjah Tourism Vision 2021, and offers the ideal destination where families can relax in a safe and welcoming environment. At ATM this year, Sharjah will highlight its latest tourism developments such as the Al Noor Island project in Sharjah’s Khalid Lagoon, the eco-tourism sector, including the 25,000 hectare Mleiha project, the Wasit Nature Reserve and the Al Hefaiyah Mountain Conservation Centre. As part of our continued efforts to improve the tourism experience by providing innovative solutions, SCTDA will unveil at the ATM its new Sharjah Airport App. H.E. Khalid Jasim Al Midfa Chairman Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority
As a leading industry event for the region, ATM provides an important opportunity for us to showcase Dubai’s ever-growing destination proposition to the international travel trade community, as we continue to drive tourism in line with our Tourism Vision for 2020. Together with our partners, we look forward to effectively utilising ATM’s networking opportunities, and highlighting the reasons behind Dubai’s growing appeal among a diverse range of traveller segments and source markets. Issam Kazim CEO, Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DCTCM)
ATM is an excellent platform and the largest travel exhibition in the region. We take this opportunity to broadcast and show the wide range of excellent and exclusive products and services of the national carrier of Switzerland to our valued partners. As Switzerland’s official carrier and a globally operating carrier we will be promoting over 100 destinations in our network too. Switzerland and the Gulf region have very strong ties, which are continuously growing. We are responding to the strong demand on travel needs, be it for corporates, tour operators or governments. B2B marketing in highly dominated travel agency sales driven markets remains key. Mark Pey Head of SWISS Gulf & Pakistan, SWISS International Air Lines
ATM has become larger due to new market trends and destinations from this region. It brings together travel professionals from many countries and regions to Dubai for four days. The networking opportunities and the ability to meet a large number of vendors in one place are second to none. Online business has grown rapidly in the region hence it is expected more IT oriented companies will also showcase their latest offerings. At Al Naboodah Travel we hope to be making an exciting announcement later in the year regarding online business. Nasir Jamal Khan Chief Executive Officer, Al Naboodah Travel
This year’s ATM will be a platform for us to highlight our existing and upcoming packages and promotions that will absolutely delight our guests. Our recent launch of the ‘Summer Package’ aims to drive room nights this summer and reach out to new and emerging markets for us like Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, Scandinavia and the Americas. We have also expanded our presence at this year’s ATM with a new duplex stand. This year is also significant as Gloria Hotels and Resorts will announce the launch of new hotels in Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia. Our main focus this year is on Europe, India, China and the United Kingdom. Freddy Farid Area General Manager, Gloria Hotels