ITN - ISRAEL TRAVEL NEWS ONLINE - February 2023

EXHIBITIONS

ATM 2023 WILL FEATURE OVER 34,000 PARTICIPANTS FROM MORE THAN 150 DESTINATIONS

Tourism and hospitality from around the world will attend the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2023, which will take place at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from 1-4 May

I n line with its theme of ‘Working Towards Net Zero’, the 30th edition of ATM will offer a forum for industry leaders and policymakers from across the Middle East and beyond to explore challenges and opportunities related to the future of sustainable travel. The ATM 2023 conference program is being specifically developed to address sustainability issues across the travel and tourism industry, with commentary from leadership figures representing a variety of sectors such as Destinations, Travel Technology, Aviation, Cruise, Investment, Recruitment, Hotels and

Hospitality. There will also be a number of sessions dedicated to key source markets, including India and Saudi Arabia. In addition, ATM will see the return of the ATM Start- up competition where this year, seven innovative travel start-ups will pitch battle on stage to expert judges and audience as they look to showcase their solution impacting travel sustainability and recovery. Danielle Curtis, Exhibition Director ME, Arabian Travel Market, said: “We are excited to officially open registration for the 30th edition of ATM, which will shine a spotlight on sustainability within our

sector and how regional decision-makers are driving decarbonization while maximizing profitability and enhancing customer experiences. This year’s conference program will feature a huge range of sessions that will explore innovation and best practice related to environmental, social and governance (ESG). We expect to welcome more than 34,000 public and private sector travel, tourism and hospitality experts from around the world to ATM 2023 – including over 1,500 exhibitors and representatives from over 150 destinations – making it the perfect platform for

relationship-building and knowledge-sharing that will drive tangible, sustainable change”. Having officially initiated its journey to net zero, the conference program will explore how innovative sustainable travel trends are likely to evolve, allowing delegates to identify growth strategies within key vertical sectors while providing a platform for regional experts to explore a sustainable future ahead of COP28, which will take place in November 2023 at Expo City Dubai. To mark its 30th annual event, ATM and its organizer RX Global will unveil a

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