HotelierMiddleEast.com gives you 10 excuses to leave the office and attend this year’s Arabian Travel Market (ATM), taking place from May 5-8 at Dubai World Trade Centre
1. More than 17,000m² of hall space has been sold and the design and layout of Zabeel Hall has been enhanced to improve flow.
2. This year’s exhibition boasts an extended seminar programme featuring 16 free sessions and more than 25 keynote speakers with a practical focus on trading during the current economic climate.
3. Meet and greet exhibitors representing more than 60 countries, including newcomers; Mozambique, the Philippines, Ecuador and Slovenia, and showcasing around 2000 products and services.
4. A new line-up sees first-time exhibitors Wataniya Airways, the Rocco Forte Collection and Dubai agency Prime Travel.
5. A high-level tourism summit involving the region’s tourism ministers is the first of its kind on day one
6. A new Careers Day on day four will enable visitors interested in working in the industry to meet exhibitors and attend free seminars.
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7. Also on day four, the market will open its doors to the public for Consumer Day, allowing exhibitors and visitors to meet directly with clients
8. Travel Agents’ Day on day three, in association with ATN, is dedicated to you, the agent, offering free educational seminars, a panel discussion and a passport scheme — each agent is issued with a passport, which they can get stamped after gathering necessary information from participating exhibitors for their chance to win in the passport prize draw.
9. With a total of 150 Hosted Buyers, the show has the biggest delegation yet and visitors can benefit from a special appointment procedure where buyers and exhibitors can meet in advance to maximise their time and productivity at the show.
10. The full event programme features cocktail evenings and valuable networking opportunities.
Convinced? Visitors and exhibitors can register online at www.arabiantravelmarket.com where more information on ATM’s schedule and those exhibiting is listed.
Exhibitors interested in sponsoring the Arabian Travel News passport programme should contact ATN sales executive Natalie Sabel on +971 (0)4 435 6342 or email natalie.sabel@itp.com
Travel agents wishing to get their hands on a passport should contact ATN’s senior group editor Gemma Greenwood on +971 (0)4 435 6262 or email gemma.greenwood@itp.com
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