Arabian Travel Market 2024 Kicks Off in Dubai
Tanveer Ahmed:
Islamabad: Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA), Chairman of Dubai Airports, and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, officially inaugurated the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2024. The event is being held at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from May 6 to 9.
This year’s ATM is breaking records with 2,300 exhibitors from 165 countries and an anticipated 41,000 attendees, according to a statement from the Dubai government. It is the largest edition of ATM to date. Since its inception in 1994 with 300 exhibitors and 7,000 trade visitors, ATM has grown into a globally recognized platform encompassing all facets of the travel industry, including MICE, leisure and luxury hospitality, and corporate travel. Exhibitor participation has increased by 26% this year, with growth across all event verticals.
During the inauguration, Sheikh Ahmed emphasized the significant interest generated among ATM 2024 participants, reaffirming Dubai’s status as a premier tourism and travel destination in the region. He highlighted Dubai’s pivotal role in shaping the future of the industry by bringing together leaders from various allied sectors worldwide.
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