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Taiba Investments will launch the new identity of its home-grown hospitality brand, Makarem, at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025, during its participation in the forum taking place at the Dubai World Trade Centre from April 28 to May 1.   Taiba Investments, the leading Saudi company in the hospitality sector, aims to showcase the evolution of Makarem Hotels, one of the Kingdom’s most prominent hospitality brands. The brand's renewed vision blends heritage and innovation. Sultan bin Badr Al Otaibi, CEO of Taiba Investment, said: "The new identity goes beyond the visual aspect to encompass a comprehensive operational philosophy that includes developing the culture of hospitality, innovative services, and raising quality standards, in addition to utilising the latest hospitality technologies such as AI to uplift our guests’ experience". Launching the new identity marks a new phase in Makarem's journey, centred around the message of "Journey to the Origins", whi...

DUBAI, 30 April 2025 – The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia, through its agency Tourism Malaysia is once again participating in Arabian Travel Market (ATM) to target more tourists from West Asia. Tourism Malaysia also launched VM2026 latest video which highlights surreal experiences in Malaysia. The travel exhibition runs from 28th April to 1st May.   The Malaysian delegation is led by The Honourable Dato Sri Tiong King Sing, the Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia, who is accompanied by Datuk Manoharan Periasamy, Director General of Tourism Malaysia. The delegation consists of 82 different organizations, which include five (5) state tourism boards, 34 tour operators, 35 hotels and resorts, five Tourism Products, two tourism associations alongside one airline.   The Honourable Dato Sri Tiong King Sing, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, said: "Our multipronged VM2026 strategy provides a comprehensive fram...

  Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 29 April 2025: The Oman Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, in collaboration with Dhofar Municipality, officially announced the much-anticipated Dhofar Khareef 2025 season during a press conference held on the sidelines of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai.   The announcement was led by His Excellency Dr Ahmed bin Mohsen Al Ghassani , Chairman of Dhofar Municipality, and His Excellency Azzan bin Qasim Al Busaidi , Undersecretary for Tourism at the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, highlighting Oman’s commitment to promoting one of the Arabian Peninsula’s most unique tourism seasons to the world.   Held annually from 21 June to 20 September, the Dhofar Khareef season transforms the southern region of Oman into a lush, verdant paradise, offering visitors moderate temperatures, misty landscapes, and rich cultural experiences. In 2024, the Khareef season recorded a 9% year-on-year increase in tourist arrivals, reaching approximately 1...

Representatives from Dubai Economy and Tourism, the Abu Dhabi Convention and Exhibition Bureau and Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority discussed the impact of events, festivals and conferences on the UAE’s growth ·  Speaking during IBTM@ATM, the discussion launched four days of insightful sessions which will explore the thriving business events industry   Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 28 April 2025:  On the opening day of Arabian Travel Market  (ATM) today, tourism leaders from the UAE were joined by representatives from the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) and the International Association of Professional Congress Organisers (IAPCO) on the Business Events Stage, to examine how major events and festivals are driving socio-economic growth in the UAE.   Moderated by Senthil Gopinath, CEO, ICCA, the panel featured  Ahmed Al-Khaja, CEO, Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment, Dubai Economy and Tourism; Mubarak Al Shamsi, Direct...

·  GCC visitors grew by 1.2% in 2024 and have increased by 21% since 2022 ·  Germany recorded over 1.2 million overnight stays by GCC visitors in 2024 Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 28 April 2025:  The German National Tourist Office GCC (GNTO GCC)  announced today (Monday, 28 th  April) that GCC visitors to Germany have grown steadily to over 489,689 in 2024, a steady year-on-year increase of 1.2% and an impressive 21% increase when compared with the total visitor numbers in 2022.   The announcement was made during a press conference, which was held on the opening day of the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025.     Yamina Sofo , Director at the German National Tourist Office GCC (GNTO GCC), an affiliate of the German National Tourist Board (GNTB), commented, “We have now witnessed considerable growth in visitor numbers from the GCC countries since the end of the pandemic.   “These figures underscore Germany’s increasing post pandemic popularity wi...

  ·  Business travel in 2025 remains strong, but evolving factors from economic conditions and budgets to technology, sustainability, and traveller expectations are reshaping how and why we travel for work ·  Middle East has performed better than any other region post-COVID, with business travel spending reaching 19.4% higher than pre-COVID levels ·  IBTM@ATM Business Events Stage at Arabian Travel Market 2025 provides critical insights into the evolving global corporate travel and MICE landscape Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 28 April 2025:  Current trends in business travel spending, changing global economic conditions, and the increasing impact of regional economic strategies have emerged as significant forces shaping the future of business travel in the Middle East. Today, experts gathered at the new Business Events Stage during the Arabian Travel Market (ATM)  2025, part of the newly launched IBTM@ATM Zone , to discuss how regional business travel spendi...

The 32 nd  edition of the event  at the Dubai World Trade Centre features a record 2,800 exhibitors from 166 countries His Highness: Guided by the vision of our leadership, Dubai continues to consolidate its position as a leading global destination for tourism and a key meeting point for industry stakeholders “The longstanding success of ATM highlights Dubai’s pivotal role in fostering strategic partnerships that drive the growth and advancement of the global tourism industry” ATM 2025 is organised under the theme ‘Global Travel: Developing Tomorrow’s Tourism Through Enhanced Connectivity’ Held from 28 April to 1 May, this year’s event sees significant growth in participation across global markets ATM Travel Tech has expanded by more than 26% this year, reflecting the sector’s increasing integration with technology and innovation Government of Dubai Media Office – 28   April 2025: His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority,...