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The Arabian Travel Market will open tomorrow at the Dubai World Trade Center, announcing a promising new age for the international travel and tourism sector. It has been focusing on maximizing the numerous business opportunities in the travel industry for more than 30 times. The comprehensive gathering that brings along various niches and fields related to travel is ATM. Whether your target is on expanding MICE, luxury, comfort, or business go offerings, ATM provides an all- embracing platform. The event has facilitated talks worth$ 2.5 billion, making it an unsurpassed location to enhance your business’s skills as it evolves in tandem with the rapidly expanding industry it serves. The show’s standard lovers, IHG Hotels and Resorts and Emirates Airlines, have confirmed their affiliation with Arabian Travel Market Dubai 2024 as the game’s Official Airline Partner. This partnership highlights Emirates ‘ crucial contribution to promoting Middle Eastern commerce and business travel. The event takes place at the Dubai World Trade Centre, located on Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, UAE. The 2024 function may run from Monday, 6 May, from 11: 00 AM to 6: 00 PM, Tuesday, 7 May, from 10: 00 AM to 6: 00 PM, Wednesday, 8 May, from 10: 00 AM to 6: 00 PM, and Thursday, 9 May, from 10: 00 AM to 5: 00 PM. With the availability of networking, learning, and networking opportunities for attendees, as well as a strategic location, this schedule and proper location ensure a successful and enriching experience at the forefront of the travel and tourism industry. Situated at the intersection of history and development, and renowned for its famous kindness, this place has been a source of inspiration. ATM is dedicated to those who make travel and tourism a priority. Engage with this world stage to promote your business, build meaningful relationships, build successful partnerships, and drive significant growth. The 2023 model of ATM attracted more than 40, 000 members, including 30, 000 customers, marking a 29 % increase in participation from the past year and setting a new participation history. At ATM 2023, more than 2,100 exhibitors from more than 150 nations showed up, exhibiting a 27 % increase in exhibitor participation from the previous year. Exponor representation across all regions increased markedly, with contributions from the Middle East growing by 24 %, Europe by 17 %, Asia by 15 %, and Africa by 8.5 %. The occasion placed a considerable emphasis on travel systems and the hotel market, which saw large growth, with the Travel Tech and hotel sectors increasing by 62 % and 37.5 % year- on- year, respectively. The theme for 2023,” Working Towards Net Zero”, highlighted the industry’s focus on sustainability. Prominent figures such as government representatives, tourism ministers, and industry leaders were in attendance, engaging in discussions about the industry’s initiatives towards achieving net- zero emissions. Overall, ATM 2023 demonstrated a significant increase in attendees and participant participation, demonstrating how the Middle East’s travel and tourism industry is growing and expanding. Professionals from the global travel sector are welcomed at one event, with countless connections, resulting in more than$ 2.5 billion in new business over the course of four days. This dynamic B2B event brings professionals from all corners of the globe to showcase their brand, their products, and to forge new business relationships, with attendees including buyers and travel trade from the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Australasia, the Americas, and Europe. Travel Trade Visitors converge at an ATM in Dubai to network with other travelers from all over the world, learn about new products and services for their businesses, and meet with industry contacts. BuyersATM’s Buyers ‘ Club serves as a pivotal meeting place for senior travel industry decision- makers who have direct purchasing power, predominantly from the leisure travel sector, but also including MICE, luxury, and business travel. Buyers hail from tour operators, travel agents, wholesalers, and private travel arrangers. The club encourages networking, offering opportunities to connect, discuss deals, and sign contracts while expanding business connections. ExhibitorsExhibitors at ATM connect with suppliers from across the globe, displaying breathtaking destinations and hidden gems, the latest in airline routes and transportation developments, hotel and accommodation options, car rentals, cruises, tours, activities, and cutting- edge travel technologies. Media and Digital InfluencersJournalists and digital influencers from around the world attend ATM annually to collect information, conduct interviews, uncover new products, and stay abreast of industry developments through an extensive program of seminars, interviews, and panel debates. Through ATM’s comprehensive conference program, featuring renowned leaders, seminars and workshops, dive into the most recent insights about travel and tourism. Participate in settings created to inform and inspire with fresh perspectives on important industry topics. Our sessions are led by powerful speakers who influence the direction of the industry’s future and provide valuable networking opportunities. The ATM Buyers ‘ Club Lounge is a premier networking area specifically designed for senior decision-makers in the travel industry with direct purchasing authority. Adhering to the highest safety and hygiene standards, this space offers the perfect setting to forge business relationships, discuss deals, and secure contracts within a secure and professional environment. Travel Tech at ATMAs a pioneer in innovation, Travel Tech at ATM serves as the focal point for interacting with technology innovators and solution providers who are in charge of the travel tech revolution. Engage in stimulating conference programming that features cutting-edge technological advancements in thought-provoking presentations and case studies. NetworkingAnnually, ATM hosts an exclusive networking event allowing exhibitors to connect with 170 top Hosted Buyers from across the globe. This event offers an unparalleled platform for making crucial contacts, advancing negotiations, and closing deals on business. Coffee and light refreshments are provided to keep the discussions moving. Sustainable TourismAssociates from the travel and tourism sectors come together to discuss sustainable practices and solutions. Our sessions are aimed at advancing the sustainability agenda while also educating attendees on practical solutions and addressing sustainability issues. RegistrationAvoid a registration fee of AED 240/USD 65 by ensuring you register online for free by April 29. Please take note that all online registrations must be completed in order to attend the show. There will be no on-site registration available during the event. Before entering, make sure to download and print your badge, as it will be scanned at the entrance. As part of our SMART EVENT features, you do n’t need to collect business cards —simply scan the’ Colleqt QR Code ‘ at any exhibitor’s stand to request information, which implies consent to share your registration data with the exhibitors you interact with. AdmissionThe event is not accessible to the general public. Admission is granted only to travel trade visitors, buyers, exhibitors, travel media, and influencers who have a direct connection or interest in the travel industry or related sectors. The attire for attendees must be appropriate for a business setting. Your contact information may be shared with an exhibitor or sponsor if you allow them to scan your registration barcode, which will allow them to contact you regarding their goods or services. This information can also be analyzed for research purposes. Sharing of data with the Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) Due to legal requirements, all DTCM e-ticketing services are required for all events in Dubai. The DTCM uses your personal information for resource planning and market research, which is required of Reed Exhibitions. If you do not consent to this data sharing, unfortunately, registration cannot be completed. DTCM can be contacted at]email protected ] for further inquiries. SecurityAttendees are prohibited from e-bagging or sharing their entrance barcodes with anyone. Missuse may cause the event to be canceled. A registration that is obtained inadvertently will result in expulsion. Bring a photo ID with you, as you might need to do so at a later time. Acceptable forms of ID include a passport, photo- ID driving licence, or national identity card. Age Requirements: No one under the age of 18 may attend the event. Service AnimalsOnly service animals, such as guide dogs, are allowed at the event, unless prior approval is obtained for other animals. ActivityAttendees must refrain from canvassing, leafleting, demonstrating, or engaging in any disruptive behavior. It is against the law to wear offensive clothing or engage in disruptive activities. The Dubai World Trade Center, a premier exhibition and convention center along Dubai’s famous Sheikh Zayed Road, is where the Arab Travel Market takes place. Consider environmentally friendly options when planning your trip to the Arabian Travel Market, such as public transportation, carpooling, or taxi sharing, to reduce your carbon footprint. 2024 Event Dates and Times Monday, 6 May: 11: 00 AM to 6: 00 PM
Tuesday, 7 May: 10: 00 AM to 6: 00 PM
Wednesday, 8 May: 10: 00 AM to 6: 00 PM
Thursday, 9 May: 10: 00 AM to 5: 00 PM
Make sure to make the most of your time during this crucial industry event by making your travel plans accordingly. Visa Requirements for Entry to the UAE A visitor’s visa is required to enter the UAE, with exceptions for those whose nationals will receive entry permits upon arrival at UAE airports. For expatriate residents from Gulf Cooperation Council ( GCC ) countries ( Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia ) who hold resident visa categories such as businessmen, company managers, representatives, auditors, accountants, doctors, engineers, or public sector employees, a non- renewable 30- day visa can be obtained upon arrival in the UAE. Consulate in Your Country: The UAE Consulate can help you with your visa application.
Hotel: Some hotels can arrange your visa. Before booking, check this service availability.
Airline: If you travel with Emirates Airline, they can assist with your visa arrangements.
Special Airline Discount for ATM AttendeesUse the promotional code EVE6ATT to book your flight with Emirates, our trusted airline partner. This code is valid for travel from 1 May 2024 to 14 May 2024. How to Book with Discount Code: Select” Book a flight” on the Emirates website.
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Transport Options: By Train: The Dubai Metro links DWTC to major business districts, tourist attractions, malls, and hotels.
By Taxi: Metered taxis are readily available, well- regulated, clean, and comfortable. Ladies- only taxis are also available.
By car: Sheikh Zayed Road has direct access. DWTC offers a large parking lot and a number of free onsite parking lots for approximately 5, 000 vehicles.
Trends Shaping the Future of Hospitality in the Middle EastArabian Travel Market – 6 May 2024Trends Shaping the Future of Hospitality in the Middle EastFuture Stage: 11: 30 – 13: 15Seymone Leigh Moodley: Editor in Chief, Hotel &, Catering News
Haitham Mattar: Managing Director | MEA &, South West Asia – IHG ® Hotels &, Resorts
Sandeep Walia: Chief Operating Officer, Middle East – Marriott International
Amnah Ajmal: Executive Vice President, Market Development, EEMEA – Mastercard
Adrian Messerli: President, Hotel Operations, Europe, Middle East &, Africa – Four Seasons Hotels &, Resorts
Bassem Saudy: Cluster Director of Sales &, Marketing – Banyan Tree Dubai
Sitara Saeed: Director of Sales – Silkhaus
Global Stage Welcome: The Gateway to Global InsightsGlobal Stage: 12: 00 – 12: 20H. The CEO of Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing is E. Issam Abdulrahim Kazim.
Strengthening Inter- Regional Travel: Learnings from EuropeGlobal Stage: 12: 30 – 13: 00Richard Dean: Presenter, Dubai Eye
Teodora Marinska: Chief Operating Officer and Head of Public Affairs European Travel Commission
GCC Summit: Streamlining and Strengthening TourismGlobal Stage: 13: 00 – 14: 00Richard Dean: Presenter, Dubai Eye
H. E. Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri: Minister for Economy UAE
H. E Khalid Jasim Al Midfa: Chairman of Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority
H. E. Azzan Al Busaidi: Undersecretary of Tourism, Oman Ministry of Heritage and Tourism
H. E. Sarah Buhijji: CEO – Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority
Fahd Hamidaddin: CEO – Saudi Tourism Authority
The New Age of Island TourismFuture Stage: 13: 20 – 14: 00Mark Frary: Author – Mark Frary
Dr. Emad Abuelanain: Associate Professor of Tourism – University of Khorfakkan
Hon. Edmund Bartlett: Minister of Tourism – Jamaica
H. E. Sylvestre Radegonde: Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism of Seychelles
Nicolas Torio: General Manager, voco Monaco Hotel – The Heart of Europe
Future- Proofing: Building Resilience and Reinforcing Security in DestinationsFuture Stage: 14: 10 – 15: 00Elizabeth MacLean: Co- Managing Director – Herdwick Communications
Alastair Crossley: Global Head of Travel Solutions – AXA Partners
Nikolaos Gkolfinopoulos: Head of Tourism – ICF
Carlos Cendra: Chief Marketing and Communications Manager – Mabrian Technologies
Syed Ali Haider: Director – Fragomen
SUMMIT: Frameworks for Tourism InvestmentGlobal Stage: 14: 30 – 15: 00Jan Gerrit Koechling: Partner – Roland Berger
Basmah Al- Mayman: Regional Director for the Middle East – UN Tourism
Guy Hutchinson: President, Middle East &, Africa – Hilton
Julia Simpson: CEO &, President – WTTC
SUMMIT: Capitalising on China’s Predicted Tourism SurgeGlobal Stage: 15: 05 – 15: 45Sukhpreet Singh Ghataura: Director – Ecosystem Development, MEAI – Huawei
Lu Pan: Marketing VP – Shanghai Dongfang Newspaper Co., Ltd ( The Paper” Peng Pai Xin Wen” )
Sienna Parulis- Cook: Director of Marketing and Communications – Dragon Trail International
Branding in the AI Era: How Travel Brands Can Capture Chinese WanderlustFuture Stage: 15: 10 – 15: 50Charlene Ree: CEO and Founder – EternityX Marketing Technology Limited.
Cathy Wu: Head of Outbound Travel – Xiaohongshu
SUMMIT: Unlocking the True Potential of Indian TravellersGlobal Stage: 15: 50 – 16: 40Virendra Jain: Co- Founder &, CEO – VIDEC Consultants Private Limited
Ross Veitch: CEO &, Co- Founder – Wego
Raj Rishi Singh: Chief Marketing officer &, CBO- Corporate – MakeMyTrip
Ankur Garg: Chief Commercial Officer, Air India Express
Global Economic Disruptions Affecting the Future of TravelFuture Stage: 16: 00 – 17: 00Valentina Pasquali: Construction and Property Editor, Arabian Gulf Business Insight
Barbara Buczek: Chief Destination Experiences Officer
Engage with Industry Leaders at the Arabian Travel Market – 8 May 2024Arabian Travel Market – 8 May 2024**Multi- Generational Travel: Considerations for the Middle EastFuture Stage: 10: 00 – 11: 00Christy Tawii, Research Manager – Euromonitor International
Zeynep Mutlu Bigalı, Head of Destination Partnerships, EMEA – Skyscanner
Jamel Chandoul, Senior Vice President – Travel Channels, META and EMEA Partner Markets
Kevin Haddad, Operations Manager – ENVI Lodges
Boon Sian Chai, Managing Director and Vice President, International Markets – Trip.com Group
Emma Campbell, Sector Marketing Director and Acting Director of Strategic
Decoding MENA’s Tourism Potential: Unveiling NextGen Destinations in 2040Future Stage: 11: 00 – 11: 40Hany Abdelkawi, Head of Travel Sales – Google
Jorge Gilabert Hernando, Partner – Deloitte Consulting, SLU
SUMMIT: Next- level Luxury: How to Stand Out as Truly Premium in an Oversaturated MarketGlobal Stage: 11: 00 – 11: 40John O’Ceallaigh, Founder, The Luxury Travel Edit Limited
Claudia Kozma Kaplan, SVP &, Global Head of Brand – Raffles
Richard Alexander, GM – The Lana ( Dorchester Collection )
Michael Grieve, Chief Brand Officer – Jumeirah
Sebastien Carre, Group Head of Hospitality – Red Sea Global
Marco Franck, Chief Hospitality Officer – Boutique Group
SUMMIT: Bringing The Experience Economy to Luxury: Attracting Customers with One- off Moments That MatterGlobal Stage: 11: 45 – 12: 30John O’Ceallaigh, Founder, The Luxury Travel Edit Limited
Aradhana Khowala, CEO &, Founder, Aptamind Partners
Amanda Elder, Chief Commercial Officer – Kempinski
Sebastien Carre, Group Head of Hospitality – Red Sea Global
Amir Golbarg, MINOR HOTELS | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT | MIDDLE EAST, AFRICA | INDIA
Emotional Loyalty &, ExperiencesFuture Stage: 12: 00 – 12: 40Dilek Glenister, Executive Director – GLO
Ali Ozbay, Regional Director of Marketing &, Communications – Rixos Hotels UAE
Jelena Kezika, Senior Director Strategy – Global Hotel Alliance
Radhey Tawar, Chief Commercial Officer – Cinnamon Hotels &, Resorts
James Curry, Vice President Product &, Member Engagement – Emirates Skywards
Ali Bin Zayed, Senior Manager Corporate Loyalty – EmCan ( Emarat Petroleum )
SUMMIT: Luxury Product Development: What Travel Can Learn from RetailGlobal Stage: 12: 35 – 13: 15Rhea Saran, Founder, Kahāni by Rhea Saran
Dr. Nikhil Kilpady, Global Director, Aerospace – Frost &, Sullivan
Amy Nelson- Bennett, CEO – Positive Luxury
Nicolas Soucaille, General Manager – Blacklane Middle East
Christian Delom, President – CDCONSULT
Innovations Shaping the Future of Accessible and Inclusive TravelFuture Stage: 12: 50 – 13: 20Dr Inès Blal, Associate Professor Strategy – EHL Hospitality Business School
Jason Burnett, Senior Director Technical &, Strategic Development – Intertek
Joe Ryan, VP Assurance – HSE &, Worker Welfare, Sustainability &, Assurance – Expo City Dubai
ICCA Presents: Importance of Market Intelligence for Successful Healthcare MeetingsGlobal Stage: 13: 30 – 14: 20Anju Gomes, Regional Director – ICCA ME
Lindsay Bowman, Leading Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions ( MICE), Sport and eSport – Qatar Tourism
Arwa Asiri, Compliance Officer – Mecomed
Kavitha Pais Prabhu, Director Association Management &, Consulting – MCI Middle East
Paul Wilson, Executive Director of Partnerships and Business Development – INDEX Holding
Putting the Traveller First with AIFuture Stage: 13: 30 – 14: 30Kate Harden- England, Editor – Travolution
Shaon Talukder, CEO &, Founder – Geotourist
Samir Abi Frem, CEO – Lokalee
Ramzi Al Qassab, Managing Director – Sabre
Shop, Explore, Repeat: The Growth of Retail TourismGlobal Stage: 14: 30 – 15: 00Rashi Sen, Editor – Travel &, Tourism News Middle East
Emily Jenkins, Head of Product Development – DW Travel
Sienna Parulis- Cook, Director of Marketing and Communications – Dragon Trail International
Sammy Musa, International Markets Director Middle East, India &, Turkey– The Bicester
Strategic Capabilities and Implications of AI within BusinessFuture Stage: 14: 35 – 15: 15Nicholas Hall, CEO – Digital Tourism Think Tank
Bruce Martin, CEO – Travel Gossip
Craig Everett, Founder and CEO – Holibob
Joy Ghosh, Commercial Head – Amadeus
Irene Martín Pineda, Supply Regional Manager, Middle East, Africa, and Asia, Civitatis
GBTA Presents: Beyond Rebound, Charting the Next Course for Global Business TravelGlobal Stage: 15: 15 – 16: 15Catherine Logan, Regional SVP EMEA and APAC – GBTA
Shaun Anderson, Head of Business Development, dnata Travel Management
Sophie Hulgard, Chief Sales Officer – Accor
Souhilla Taarabit, Head of Corporate Travel Services – Al-
The Role of Social Media in the Chinese Traveller JourneyFuture Stage: 15: 30 – 16: 00Dr Adam Wu, CEO – CBN Travel &, MICE
CEO of Strategic Partnership Solutions LLC, Peggy Li
Preserving Culture and Heritage for Future TravellersFuture Stage: 16: 15 – 17: 00Glenn Johnston, Vice President Middle East &, Global Affairs – AVIAREPS
Prateek Hira, President &, CEO – TORNOS India
Dr. Ilayaraja T., Additional Secretary Tourism – Govt, of Madhya Pradesh India / MPSTDC
Chalaka Gajabahu, Chairman, Sri Lanka Tourism Promotions Board
The Potential of Cruise: Creating Swell in the Middle EastGlobal Stage: 16: 30 – 17: 30Gemma Greenwood, Director – Content Inc
Lakshmi Durai, CEO – CRUISEXPLORE
Turky Kari, Executive Director – Marketing and Corporate Communications, AROYA Cruises
Dave Goodger, Managing Director, EMEA – Tourism Economics, an Oxford Economics Company
Saud Hareb Almheiri, Cruise Tourism &, Yachting Lead – Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism ( DET )
Experience, Culture &, Communities: Creating Better Propositions for Experiential TravellersArabian Travel Market – 7 May 2024Experience, Culture &, Communities: Creating Better Propositions for Experiential TravellersFuture Stage: 10: 00 – 11: 00Caroline Couret: Founder, Creative Tourism Network
Richard Stolz: Principal – Roland Berger
Alka Winter: Vice President for Destination Marketing &, Communications – RAKTDA
Meng- Mei Maggie Chen: Assistant Professor, EHL Hospitality Business School – University of Applied Sciences &, Arts, Western Switzerland
Timothy Sau Kin NG: Senior Vice President of Operations – Miral Experiences, LLC
Ahmed Samir Elbermbali: Sustainability Market Leader, Middle East Region – Bureau Veritas
Ahmed Ibrahim AlZarooni: Head of Department, Public Parks and Recreational Facilities Department – Dubai Municipality
Beyond the Hype: Demystifying 2024 Travel Tech TrendsFuture Stage: 11: 00 – 11: 45Ramzi Al Qassab: Managing Director – Sabre
Faisal AlRajhi: Co- Founder – Almatar Group
Frank Trampert: Senior Vice President and Global Managing Director of Community Sales &, Marketing – Sabre Hospitality
Shazia Poona- Haq: Commercial Director, Online Travel – Sabre Travel Solutions
Hassan Ahdab: Chief Hospitality Operations Officer – Taiba Investment
Sean Kelly: Vice President IT dnata – Emirates Group
SUMMIT: The Power of Failing ForwardsGlobal Stage: 11: 00 – 11: 40Dave Cornthwaite: Adventurer, Author, Community Leader – SayYesMore and the Big Sky Hideaway
SUMMIT: Nurturing Travel and Tourism Entrepreneurship to Drive Economic GrowthGlobal Stage: 11: 45 – 12: 25Gavin Gibbon: Senior Editor – Arabian Gulf Business Insight ( AGBI )
Margaux Constantin: Partner – McKinsey &, Company
Danny Cohanpour: CEO – Trove Tourism Development Advisors
Charaf El Mansouri: Co- Founder &, CEO, Dharma
Mona Faraj: Co- Founder and CEO – ExploreTech
Manager of AviationXLab for Emirates Group Future Technology and Innovations, Amna Al Redha.
How To Build Influence with Gen Z in Just 30 SecondsFuture Stage: 12: 00 – 12: 40Mark Frary: Author – Mark Frary
Joshua Roche: CEO – Bulla Connect Ltd
Keith Herman: CEO – Trending Travel
H. E. Harris Whitbeck: Minister of Tourism Board – Guatemala
Marc- Antoine Simon: Industry Manager, Travel MENA – TikTok, ByteDance
SUMMIT: Diversity: The Key To Unlocking CreativityGlobal Stage: 12: 30 – 13: 15Aradhana Khowala: CEO &, Founder, Aptamind Partners
Sophie Blondel: General Manager – The H Dubai
Michelle Lee: Vice President, Brand &, Communications – Dubai Airports Cooportation
Basmah Al- Mayman: Regional Director for the Middle East – UN Tourism
TravTalk Presents: Importance of Attracting the Indian Market Across the GCCFuture Stage: 12: 50 – 13: 50Alhasan Aldabbagh: President APAC – Saudi Tourism Authority
Manoharan Periasamy: Director General – Malaysian Tourism
Markus Tan: Regional Director, India, South Asia, Middle East &, Africa, Singapore Tourism
San Jeet: CEO – TravTalk
Sanjay Kumar: President and CEO – Travelport India
SUMMIT: Global Disruptions are Catalysts for InnovationGlobal Stage: 13: 20 – 14: 00Bruce Martin: CEO – Travel Gossip
Kevin Czok: Managing Partner – Stakehouse
Bhanu Chopra: Chairman &, Managing Director – RateGain
H. E. Dr. Abed Al Razzaq Arabiyat: Managing Director – Jordan Tourism Board
Discovering Your Brand’s VoiceFuture Stage: 14: 00 – 14: 40Charlotte Slater: Strategy and Projects Director, Trove Tourism Development Advisors
Aquin Mathew: Director of Brand and Marketing EAME – Hyatt
Daniel Taylor: Executive Director, Client Services – Landor
Coen Bakker: Marketing Manager– The Waste Transformers
Data- Led Business Decisions, For Superior OperationsGlobal Stage: 14: 30 – 15: 10Jeremy Bowen: CEO – Cirium
Sarah Duignan: Director of Client Relationships – STR
Unlocking the Value of Travel: Harnessing Technology for Enhanced Traveler JourneysFuture Stage: 15: 00 – 15: 40Maher Koubaa: Executive Vice President, Europe, Middle East and Africa – Amadeus
Tarique Khatri: Chief Commercial Officer – Almosafer
Arved Von Zur Muehlen: EVP Commercial Affairs – Saudia Airlines
Patrick Walter Antaki: Chief Operating Officer, HMH HOTEL GROUP – HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT HOLDING LLC
Looking Skyward for Innovation: How Technology is Disrupting AviationGlobal Stage: 15: 20 – 16: 00Mark Frary: Author – Mark Frary
Kevin Hightower: VP of Product – Cirium
Kashif Khalid: Regional Director, Africa &, Middle East – IATA
Manager of AviationXLab for Emirates Group Future Technology and Innovations, Amna Al Redha.
Abe Dev: Vice President, Digital &, Innovation – Riyadh Air
Navigating the Future of Air TravelGlobal Stage: 16: 00 – 16: 20Mark Frary: Author – Mark Frary
Paul Griffiths: CEO – Dubai Airports
Telling Timeless Stories with Media, Film &, TVFuture Stage: 16: 00 – 17: 00Paris Norriss: Host of Guy in the Sky – GID Global Media Production
The Shift in Transport Preferences &, What It Means For Travel in the Middle EastGlobal Stage: 16: 30 – 17: 00Rashi Sen: Editor – Travel &, Tourism News Middle East
Tero Taskila: CEO and Chairman – BEOND
Björn Bender: Chief Executive Officer – Rail Europe
Nicolas Soucaille: General Manager – Blacklane Middle East
ATM’s Start- up Pitch Battle 2024: A Catalyst for Innovation in Association with IntelakArabian Travel Market – 9 May 2024**ATM’s Start- up Pitch Battle, in Association with Intelak*Future Stage: 10: 30 – 11: 30Sarah Saddouk, Director of Innovation – Entrepreneur.com
Mohammad Khoori, Ventures Team – Emirates Group
Vishal Augustine, Product Manager – ClearQuote Technologies ME Ltd
Barry Klipp, CEO &, Co- Founder – InterLnkd
Lorelei Regragui, MasterKey Keeper – StayK
SUMMIT: COP28 Unpacked: Charting Travel’s Path to Sustainability*Global Stage: 10: 30 – 11: 10Adrienne Doolan, CEO – Green Touches
Philip Halanen, Head of Sourcing &, Sustainability, EMEA, Wyndham Hotels &, Resorts
Glenn Mandziuk, Chief Executive Officer – World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance
Matt Brown, Chief Sustainability &, Assurance – Expo City Dubai
Ahmed Samir Elbermbali, Sustainability Market Leader, Middle East Region – Bureau Veritas
SUMMIT: Reframing Sustainable Travel MessagingGlobal Stage: 11: 15 – 12: 00Rylan Henriques, Partner – The Boston Consulting Group
Kiran Haslam, Chief Marketing Officer – Diriyah Company
Arabian Wanderer, Jennifer Croes, conservation scientist and advisor to sustainability and quality management
Nico Nicholas, CEO – Trees4Travel – ZEERO – Trees4Events
Andrew Gardner, Associate Director, Biodiversity Conservation – Emirates Nature – WWF
The Middle East as a Source for Unlocking SuccessFuture Stage: 11: 45 – 12: 15Kate Harden- England, Editor – Travolution
Bartomeu Gili Prohens, VP Commercial MEAI – Hotelbeds DMCC
Craig Everett, Founder and CEO – Holibob
Kerem Sezer, Manager, Global Partnerships – HotelRunner
SUMMIT: Standardising Sustainable Procurement CriteriaGlobal Stage: 12: 05 – 12: 45Catherine Logan, Regional SVP EMEA and APAC – GBTA
Mohamad Halawi, Global Director – Firmenich
Evolution of Sporting Events, Diversifying Offerings for New GenerationsFuture Stage: 12: 30 – 13: 15Mike Dabadie, CEO – Heart and Mind Strategies
Mark Jan Kar, SVP – Entertainment, Content and Programming MENA, ASM Global
SUMMIT: Leveraging Sustainability for Luxury MarketsGlobal Stage: 12: 50 – 13: 30Joe Diaz, Co- Founder – AFAR
Noelle Homsy, Co- Founder – ENVI Lodges
Anders Ellemann Kristensen, Sales Director Asia – Albatros Expeditions A/S
Find Your 2024 Niche: Top Trends to Tap in 2024Future Stage: 13: 30 – 15: 00Jonathan DeLise, Freelance Food &, Travel Writer, FindingFoodFluency
Gemma Greenwood, Director – Content Inc
Rebecca Anne Proctor, Journalist, Author and Editor – Independent Journalist and Consultant
Samantha Wood, Founder, Publisher &, Communications Consultant, FooDiva. net
Christophe Hobeika, Executive Director, Hotels &, Resorts, Sunset Hospitality Group
Harue Oki, JNTO Middle East Representative – Aviareps
Educating Young Entrepreneurs: Building a Career in TravelGlobal Stage: 14: 30 – 15: 30Azza Mabkhout, Graduate Student – The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management
William Thomas, Student – The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management
Mira Zakharia, Senior HR Director – RAKTDA
John Philipson, Chief Operating Officer – Cheval Collection
Jeff Strachan, Associate Vice President – Dubai College of Tourism
Lee- Anne Singer, Director – Singer Group
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