Number of
visitors to Arabian Travel Market up by 4% on 2015; figures represent total
number of visitors through the doors on Day 1 and Day 2; event on track for more than 26,000 visitors over four-day show
Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2016 is experiencing healthy visitor
growth, with a 4% increase in the number of visitors through the doors over
days one and two, compared to 2015.
The
trade event, which is taking place from 25th
to 28th April at Dubai World Trade Centre, is well on track
to welcome more 26,000 visitors in total over the
four-day showcase, with pre-registered visitors representing an impressive 158
countries.
Now in its 23rd edition, ATM boasts an additional hall
this year, with 423 main stand holders representing 86 countries, 64 country
pavilions and over 100 new exhibitors making their debut.
The
show was officially inaugurated by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown
Prince of Dubai who was
joined by dignitaries including His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum,
Chairman of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Chairman of Emirates Group and
Helal Saeed Al Marri, Director General, Dubai Department of Tourism &
Commerce Marketing (DTCM) and Director General, Dubai World Trade Centre
Authority.
New this year is the ATM Global Stage, a 200+ capacity seminar
theatre designed to showcase the very best speakers covering high-level strategic
topics. A stellar opening session
entitled ‘The Future of the UAE As A Global Tourism
Hub’, which took place on 25th April, set the scene for the days
ahead by focusing on the need for the seven emirates to come together to
promote the country as a top tourism destination while retaining their
individuality.
The overriding theme of ATM this year is
mid-market travel.
For more information on Arabian Travel Market
2016, please visit the website at www.arabiantravelmarket.com
