Arrivals from Europe to the GCC will increase 29 percent over the period 2018 to 2023, driven by new and direct flight routes, a growing number of millennial and middle-class travellers and competitive air fares, according to the latest data released ahead of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2019, which takes place at Dubai World Trade Centre from April 28 – May 01.

Reed Travel Exhibitions, organiser of the annual Arabian Travel Market (ATM) showcase in Dubai, which will take place at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 28 April 28 May 01, has announced that it will host the first ATM Hotel Industry Summit as part of its line-up of special events.

Under the patronage of H.H. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, ruler, Sharjah, H.H. Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, deputy ruler, Sharjah, attended the opening ceremony of the Sharjah Light Festival 2019, which was held at the Sharjah City Municipality February 06.

Following the successful launch of the Amadeus Champions Club in the Gulf in 2018, Amadeus has expanded the remit of its knowledge-sharing initiative to cover even more activities and members moving forward. The club connects local travel agents and other travel industry leaders to review new policies, challenge traditional business models, and develop mutually-beneficial market intelligence.