Tag: ATM 2019

Emirates welcomes over 14,000 visitors at Arabian Travel Market 2019

Emirates, the official airline of the 2019 Arabian Travel Market, welcomed over 14,000 visitors to its iconic stand to experience the award-winning airline’s products and services. The Emirates stand showcased its game-changing Boeing 777-300ER First Class Private Suites with floor-to-ceiling sliding doors, up to 40 square feet of personal space and ultra-modern design features inspired by Mercedes-Benz. Visitors to the stand also had a chance to experience the airline’s Business Class seat on its Boeing 777-300ER, inspired by the interior of a modern sports car and featuring ergonomically designed headrest, touchscreen controls, lighting options, and a personal mini-bar. In addition, ... Read more

Shurooq unveils 130 million worth hospitality projects at ATM 2019

Al Badayar Oasis project Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has unveiled three new luxury hospitality projects worth AED 130 million at ATM 2019, which are nearing completion and slated for an official launch in the second half (H2) of 2019. Situated in three distinct historical and natural sites across the emirate of Sharjah, the three projects are Al Faya Lodge at Mleiha Archaeological and Eco-tourism, Kingfisher Lodge at Kalba, and finally, the Al Badayer Oasis being developed in the Al Badayer desert. The projects are poised as world-class additions to Shurooq’s growing portfolio of leading cultural and eco-tourism projects ... Read more

Oman tourism arrivals to increase 5% annually to 2023

Tourism arrivals to Oman will increase at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 5 per cent between 2018 and 2023 to 3.5 million, according to data released ahead of Arabian Travel Market 2019 (ATM), which takes place at Dubai World Trade Centre from 28 April – 1 May 2019. Commissioned by ATM, the Colliers International data predicts the rise will be fuelled by visitors from India, who accounted for 21 per cent of total international arrivals during 2018. In addition, arrivals from the UK (9 per cent), Germany (7 per cent), Philippines (6 per cent) and the UAE (6 ... Read more