PREVIEW / ATM
aviation leads key industry sectors Event puts spotlight on the skies; Emirates and Qantas chiefs speak
Headline speakers on the opening day of
ATM will be Tim Clark, President of Emirates Airlines and Alan Joyce, Qantas CEO. “It is the first time that Emirates has entered a major co-operation with another carrier, and marks a new direction for Qantas. We are delighted to be able to talk with the lead- ers of both airlines about their first few weeks of working together and their vision for the future development of this ground-breaking partnership,” said the RTE portfolio director. Air travel will be one of eight major sectors
at the event, alongside budget travel, careers, health and wellbeing, luxury, shopping,sports, and cruise and water-based travel. “We are making it even easier for exhibi-
The 20th edition of Arabian Travel
Market (ATM), set to take place from May 6-9 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, will have a strong focus on the region’s expanding aviation sector, as well as tech- nology, recent developments in the indus- try and a series of fascinating seminars. “Predicted growth of the regional
hospitality sector is linked to the con- tinuous growth of the region’s major airlines and improved regional con- nectivity with low cost airlines, such as Air Arabia and flydubai,” said Mark Walsh, Portfolio Director, Reed Travel Exhibitions (RTE), ATM’s organiser. “Emirates, Etihad and Qatar Airways,
all continue to outpace their international counterparts with high passenger volume loads and ever-expanding networks, which is having a positive effect on the region’s hotel construction pipeline,” added Walsh. Air travel is of high interest to ATM visi-
tors, according to the 2012 event statistics, yet its representation on the exhibition floor is relatively small in comparison to larger areas such as hotels. To guide visi- tors to airline stands, a map of where to find airline exhibitors among the 2,400 compa- nies on the show floor is being provided. The aviation world was rocked in
2012 by the announcement of a planned deep cooperation between Emirates and Australian carrier Qantas. The deal underlines the growing strength of the Middle East as a hub.
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tors and visitors to plan appointments, by guiding visitors directly to the indus- try sector they are looking for using spon- sored floor trails, allowing them to fast track their way around the show,” said Walsh. A hosted delegate programme is open to
ATM HIGHLIGHTS
• The week-long Seminar Theatre programme addresses hot industry topics from developments in the aviation sector, inbound and outbound trends, and tourism development during the last 20 years of Arabian Travel Market.
• Back for the second year, the ‘Technology Theatre’ provides insight into leading edge industry-related technologies including social media and GDS.
• ATM hosts the UNWTO regional tourism ministers’ conference, and the WTM Vision forum, focusing on Middle East travel trends and the online travel market.
• New to the 2013 event, ATM is launching a ‘Digital and Technology Day’ focusing on online travel developments and showcasing headline speakers from across the industry.
• ATM’s annual New Frontiers Award recognises outstanding contributions to tourism development in the face of adversity.
• Industry Careers Day will wrap up the week providing visitors the opportunity to meet with exhibitors’ HR departments.
150 travel industry buyers. Walsh describes the programme as an effective way for buyers, visiting for the first time to gain an introduction to the show and exhibitors. Those who qualify under the hosted dele-
gate programme will receive a host of benefits, including complimentary five star accom- modation for up to four nights; a contribu- tion towards return economy flights from selected airports, an online diary facility, and an on-site appointment setting session. There is also a ‘Buyers Club’ – a busi-
ness club for senior travel industry buy- ers who have direct responsibility for, or influence over, purchasing products. The Buyer’s Club facilitates networking and negotiations between members and exhib- itors, helping both parties to meet, net- work and conclude deals. Membership is based on strict criteria. You can apply by registering for Arabian Travel Market. Held under the patronage of His
Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai, the 2012 edition of the Middle East’s leading travel exhibition showcased 2,436 exhibi- tors covering over 20,000 square metres and attracted more than 23,000 attendees.
For more information, visit
arabiantravelmarket.com
ATM 2013 takes off as
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