The Arabian Travel Market 2024 is gearing up for an exciting return this week, promising to be a crucial fixture in the travel, tourism, and hospitality industry.
Hotelier Middle East whittles down everything you need to know about this pivotal gathering, from key sessions and speakers to essential travel tips for attendees. Whether you’re a seasoned participant or a first-time visitor, get ready for a comprehensive update on the future of hospitality and tourism at this landmark event.
What is Arabian Travel Market?
Arabian Travel Market (ATM) is a leading international event for the travel and tourism industry, particularly focused on the Middle East market. Attracting in-bound and out-bound tourism professionals, it serves as a hub for tourism professionals to network, negotiate and discover the latest industry trends.
History of the show
Arabian Travel Market first opened its doors in 1994 at the Dubai World Trade Centre with 52 nations, 300 exhibitors and 7,000 trade visitors. 29 years later, ATM now facilitates $2.5 billion in industry deals and attracts thousands of exhibitors and travel trade visitors from around the world through its live and virtual events.
Who attends the Arabian Travel Mart?
The B2B event attracts thousands of travel trade visitors, including buyers, exhibitors, media members, and digital influencers. Attendees include senior decision-makers from the leisure, MICE, luxury, and business travel sectors, who come to the event to forge new business relationships and gain insights into the latest industry trends. Exhibitors range from tourism boards and hotel companies to technology providers and transportation companies, showcasing a broad spectrum of travel-related products and services
What is the ATM 2024 program?
The ATM serves as a vital networking hub, offering numerous opportunities for professionals to meet, negotiate, and discover new products and services. The ATM 2024 program features sessions on the latest travel insights, strategies, and innovations with a focus on transforming travel through entrepreneurship.
When is it happening?
ATM 2024 is scheduled from May 6 to May 9, 2024.
When does it start?
The event starts at 11am on May 6, 2024, and continues until May 9, 2024.
Timings
The Arabian Travel Market 2024 will operate on the following schedule
Monday May 6, 2024: 11am to 6pm
Tuesday May 7, 2024: 10am to 6pm
Wednesday May 8, 2024: 10am to 6pm
Thursday May 9, 2024: 10am to 5pm
Where is it?
ATM 2024 will take place at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
How to get there
The event will be held at the Dubai World Trade Centre, which is accessible via Dubai’s metro system. The venue is well-connected, making it easy to reach by public transport.
Where to find parking?
Parking is available at the Dubai World Trade Centre, but given the high volume of attendees, using public transportation is recommended.
More about the exhibitors
ATM 2024 will feature over 2,300 exhibitors from more than 165 countries and is set to welcome new destinations, including China, Macao, Kenya, Guatemala, and Columbia
What are the key highlights and sessions taking place at the event?
The ATM 2024 conference program includes a series of high-impact sessions focusing on transforming travel through innovation and entrepreneurship. The sessions will cover a range of topics, from the future of travel technology to sustainable tourism practices. Environmental responsibility in the travel and tourism industry will continue to be a key focus at ATM, aligning with RX’s sustainability pledge and building on the momentum of last year’s theme, ‘Working Towards Net Zero’. ATM 2024 will explore how innovation can be leveraged to help achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by building a greener travel and tourism sector for future generations.
One of the standout sessions from the line-up comprise “Trends Shaping the Future of Hospitality in the Middle East” will take place, featuring influential voices from the hospitality sector. This session will open with Haitham Mattar, managing director at IHG Hotels & Resorts for the Middle East, Africa, and South West Asia. Mattar will set the stage by discussing the complexities involved in navigating the hospitality industry’s transformation, focusing on how businesses can identify emerging markets and leverage international tourism trends to future-proof their operations.
A collaborative presentation by Marriott International and MasterCard will delve into the evolving needs of travellers, outlining the key pillars that are shaping the future of travel. There will be comprehensive panel discussions exploring the practical impacts of these trends across various functions in the hospitality industry, such as marketing, operations, and commercial strategies. Panelists including Seymone Leigh Moodley, Sandeep Walia, Amnah Ajmal, Adrian Messerli, and Bassem Saudy will discuss key shifts and emerging disruptors that stakeholders should monitor to stay ahead of the curve.
What is the ticket fee?
Entry is free for industry professionals if registered in advance through the official website. However, starting from April 30, a fee of AED 240 (approximately USD 65) will be charged.
How to register for it?
You can register for the event through the ATM’s registration portal. If you’re a buyer, exhibitor, media member, or student, there are specific registration processes tailored for each category, which you can complete online to ensure your participation is streamlined and customised to your needs. For more detailed information on how to register, you might want to visit the ATM’s official registration page.
For more details and to plan your visit, including viewing the event floorplan, you can check the official ATM 2024 website.
Here is the link to the map and more details about the venue: Dubai World Trade Centre map.