DUBAI, UAE – The 30th edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) will open Monday at Dubai World Trade Center (DWTC), local media reports said.
The event, on May 1-4, will see global travel, tourism, and hospitality experts come together to explore how their industry is ‘Working Towards Net Zero’.
For ATM 2023’s opening session, a selection of regional policymakers will take to the ATM Global Stage to explore the sector’s role in addressing climate change.
The program includes ‘Ministerial Debate: How Should Travel Tackle the Climate Crisis?’, and the ATM Travel Tech Stage.
ATM’s brand-new Sustainability Hub will host the ‘Sustainability in the Air – Live Podcast Session’.
Other day-one highlights includes ‘Hospitality Debate: What More Can Big Data Unlock’.
Meanwhile, at the Sustainability Hub, senior figures from Weeva, and experts will explore sustainable transformation as part of the session, ‘Responsible Hospitality for a Better World’.
Exhibitor participation in ATM 2023 has risen by 27% compared to last year’s event, with growth registered across all show sectors.
To mark its 30th edition, ATM will be unveiling a dedicated sustainability pledge designed to reinforce RX’s commitment to delivering sustainable events through the use of environmentally friendly materials, the elimination of single-use plastics and other forward-thinking initiatives.
This year’s show will also feature the inaugural ‘ATM Sustainable Stand Award’, the results of which will be announced as part of the ATM 2023 Best Stand Awards.
In addition to the ATM Global Stage, the ATM Travel Tech Stage and the brand-new Sustainability Hub, this year’s show will see the return of the International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) Arabia, which will explore trends and opportunities within the burgeoning field of high-end tourism.
The 30th edition of ATM will explore the future of sustainable travel in line with its theme, ‘Working Towards Net Zero’.
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.