TravTalk - Middle East

Networking for new markets at ATM

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The Arabian Travel Market, that kicks off in Dubai from April 22, once again brings together the world on one stage with its myriad opportunit­ies for the clientele and all the attendees. Profession­als in the industry share their insights on their expectatio­ns from this year’s show with .

ATM is the perfect opportunit­y for the best of travel and tourism businesses to showcase latest developmen­ts, offers and technologi­es. It also enables us to connect with top profession­als from within the industry. We are excited to participat­e in another edition of this travel event. Since Wego works closely with several airlines, hotels and tourism boards, we look forward to exploring more cross-business synergies at ATM.

Our property will showcase a great choice of stay for travellers due to prime location at Corniche. All rooms and suites have breathtaki­ng views over the Arabian Gulf. This will be our focal point coupled with food, beverage choices, meeting venues, etc. We would like to renew our existing partnershi­ps and look out for new opportunit­ies that will come our way at this networking platform. ATM is special as the world comes together for us to mingle close to our home.

As BTB Tours, we grew more than 200% as pax and revenue in the last one year, especially after the UAE government decided on no-visa policy for Russia, Ukraine and Kazakhstan. We hope this ATM will be more effective for us as partners can visit UAE without visa. I believe we will have fantastic summer business this season from CIS and Europe countries because of summer destinatio­ns like Turkey, Greece and Spain.

With the hospitalit­y industry evolving faster than ever, ATM is an ideal platform for us to announce our summer packages. Our packages are linked to popularisi­ng Dubai’s growing range of attraction­s as a shopping and leisure destinatio­n with something in store for everyone. Our special focus is on the upcoming Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS), the region’s summer entertainm­ent and shopping fiesta. We highlighte­d our proximity to the Jumeirah Golf Club and other renowned courses to promote Dubai for a golfing holiday. In fact, we targeted Germany as one of our main feeder markets, tying up with many of the country’s travel agents during ITB earlier this year. Both business and leisure travellers are increasing­ly expecting more from their accommodat­ion, and our fully serviced apartments will give us a competitiv­e advantage in the market.

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 ??  ?? Mamoun Hmedan Managing Director—MENA and India, Wego
Mamoun Hmedan Managing Director—MENA and India, Wego
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Olwin Desouza General Manger Ghaya Grand
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Salih Gozcu Managing Director %7% 7RXUV

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