2023-04-27 19:00:00
Reed Exhibitions, the organizer of the Arabian Travel Market 2023, revealed during a press conference held in Dubai yesterday that the 30th edition of the exhibition will witness the participation of more than 2,000 exhibitors and representatives from more than 150 countries, at a time when 34 are expected to attend. thousand visitors.
The 2023 edition of the Arabian Travel Market, which will be held on the grounds of the Dubai World Trade Center from the first to the fourth of next May, in cooperation with the Department of Economy and Tourism in Dubai, will form an essential part of the annual “Arab Travel Week” in the UAE, which will provide In line with the exhibition’s theme: “Working towards net zero emissions”, it is an ideal platform through which participants can forge new connections, exchange knowledge and showcase innovations, with the potential to accelerate the global travel industry’s journey towards decarbonisation.
posts growth
According to the organizing company, the participation of exhibitors in the “Arabian Travel Market 2023” increased by 27%, compared to last year’s edition of the event, in conjunction with recording remarkable growth in all sectors of the exhibition, including: the Middle East (larger by 15.1%), Europe (larger By 30.9%, Asia (greater by 18.6%), and Africa (greater by 44.7%). The “Travel Technology” and “Hotels” sectors also witnessed significant growth year-on-year, by 62% and 37.5%, respectively.
Significant achievements
Issam Kazim, Executive Director of the Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing, said: “The Arabian Travel Market exhibition sheds light in this year’s session on the issue of sustainability, given its great importance in building a better future for the tourism sector, as it coincides with the declaration of 2023 (the year of sustainability) in the UAE. In addition to Dubai hosting the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP 28) next November.
He added, “Dubai has succeeded in achieving important achievements in this field, thanks to its strategies that focus on reducing carbon emissions and developing the tourism sector to become more caring and aware of the environment.”
A perfect platform
In turn, Danielle Curtis, Exhibition Director of the Arabian Travel Market in the Middle East, said, “The exhibition will provide an ideal platform for a group of prominent speakers in the public and private sectors, who will provide specialized insights and insight into sustainable travel trends, responsible tourism, and a range of other issues of importance.” Industrial ».
Curtis added, “Our inaugural session will see elite decision makers attend a high-level ministerial debate on how travel can address the climate crisis.”
Commitment and sustainability
Arabian Travel Market 2023 will unveil a sustainability pledge, designed to reinforce the event organizer’s commitment to delivering sustainable events through the use of environmentally friendly materials.
The exhibition is also witnessing the launch of the “Best Sustainable Pavilion Award” for the first time in the history of the exhibition, the results of which will be announced as part of the “Best Arabian Travel Market 2023 Pavilions Awards”.
It will also feature a sustainability center, for the first time, providing an ideal setting for sessions dedicated to the latest sustainable travel trends and innovations.
95 “giant” aircraft by the end of 2023
Adnan Kazim, Chief Commercial Officer of Emirates Airlines, said during the conference: “As we celebrate the 30th anniversary of our partnership and commitment to the Arab travel market, we are pleased to see the development of this event, and to continue to strengthen its position on the global stage. We are also proud of our role in the growth of the exhibition, and the consolidation of its position as a specialized event in the industry, as well as our contributions to the growth of our city, Dubai, which occupies a leading position in global tourism.
He pointed out that “Emirates Airlines” currently occupies more than 1.3 million seats per week, at a time when this number continues to rise with the entry of more aircraft into service.
He stated that «Emirates Airlines» operates regarding 3080 departure flights at the network level per week within its global network in the six continents of the world.
He said, “We are currently operating our full fleet of (Boeing 777) aircraft, and 85 (A380) aircraft, and we will have 95 (A380) aircraft in active service before the end of this year.”
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