Press Releases

GCC tourism strategies must encompass sustainability, social impact, and community engagement, say experts at ATM 2025  National strategies across the UAE, Saudi Arabia and wider Gulf region aim to balance rapid growth with inclusive, community-focused tourism Job creation, cultural authenticity, and local partnerships identified as growth enablers ATM 2025’s Global Stage provides a platform for strategic dialogue on sustainable destination …

GCC visitor numbers to Germany continued to grow in 2024  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, 28th April) that GCC visitors to …

Network of Indian MICE Agents (NIMA) expresses its deepest condolences and strongly condemns the horrific killing of innocent tourists in Pahalgam, Kashmir, in a cowardly terrorist attack. This heinous act of violence is a blatant attempt to disrupt the ongoing momentum toward peace, stability, and economic resurgence in the Kashmir Valley. Targeting innocent lives, especially visitors contributing to the region’s …

ourism Malaysia onsite press conference at ATM 2025 Date: Tuesday 29 April 2025Time: 12pm to 1pmLocation: Al Ain Suites B, mezzanine floor, above Hall 3, DWTC Addressing the press conference will be: Mr. Mohd Fadly Amri Aliaman, Consul General of Malaysia in Dubai Mr. Mohd Faharuddin Hatmin, Director – Tourism Malaysia (Dubai) Mr. Lionel Harith Sebastian Daraup, Tourism Policy and Intl. …

  Oman’s Ministry of Heritage and Tourism onsite press conference at ATM 2025 Date: Tuesday 29 April 2025Time: 10am to 11amLocation: Al Ain Suite B, mezzanine floor, above Hall 3, DWTC Addressing the press conference will be: HE Azzan Qassim Al Busaidi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism for Tourism HE Dr Ahmed Mohsin al Ghassani, Chairman of …

Highlighting global connectivity, ATM 2025 is set to welcome over 55,000 attendees from around the world next week  During an official press conference today, ATM’s strategic partners – the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, Emirates, IHG Hotels & Resorts and Al Rais Travel – provided key updates on the event, which will be held next week at the Dubai …

  ADTOI Strongly Condemns Pahalgam Attack, Extends Support to Jammu & KashmirThe Association of Domestic Tour Operators of India (ADTOI) expresses deep sorrow and strong condemnation over the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir. This act of violence has deeply impacted the lives and livelihoods of countless individuals who rely on tourism in the region.“Tourism is the heartbeat …

On April 23, as part of the “Rising Stars” initiative organized by the Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory jointly with the Russian Foreign Ministry and the “Russkiy Mir” Foundation, the Russian Embassy in India hosted a chamber concert of opera music dedicated to the 78th anniversary of the bilateral diplomatic relations. The programme of performances by postgraduate and undergraduate students of the …

The Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) expresses its deepest sorrow and strongest condemnation of the recent heinous attack on innocent tourists in Kashmir. This despicable act, targeting those who came in the spirit of discovery and peace, is an attack not only on the lives of individuals but on the very fabric of our nation’s hospitality and harmony. We …

President of Russia Vladimir Putin extended condolences to President of India Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi over the tragic consequences of the terrorist attack in Pahalgam,  Jammu and Kashmir ✍ Esteemed Mrs President, Esteemed Mr Prime Minister, Kindly accept the sincere condolences over the tragic consequences of the terrorist attack in Pahalgam whose victims were civilians …

Mekong Tourism Forum 2025 to Convene in Luang Prabang: A Regional Call for Collaborative Tourism Growth Luang Prabang, Lao PDR – April 2025 — The Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism of Lao PDR (MICT), in collaboration with the Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office (MTCO), is pleased to announce that the Mekong Tourism Forum (MTF) 2025 will take place on June 25–27, …

Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO), on behalf of the entire tourism industry, expresses its deep anguish and pain on selected targetting of tourist in Kashmir by a group of terrorists. It strongly condemns the cowardly terror attack which is clearly designed to deeply impact tourism in Kashmir and create an atmosphere of fear. While we extend our heartfelt condolences …

Arabian Travel Market to gather global AI experts to explore new frontiers in travel   Cassie Kozyrkov, Google’s first Chief Decision Scientist, who spearheaded the tech giant’s AI-first transformation, will take to the stage on the opening day of ATM to discuss how the travel industry can lead in AI adoption Other speakers providing their insights at the event include …

ATM 2025 will spotlight Saudi Arabia’s growing tourism sector and future-focused vision Prominent exhibitors participating in ATM 2025 include SAUDIA, Riyadh Air and Cruise Saudi  Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 10 April 2025: Saudi Arabia’s travel and tourism sector continues on an upward trajectory, with the Kingdom welcoming 30 million international visitors in 2024, representing a 9.5 percent increase from the …

Nathan Waugh will be responsible for driving growth across Intersec and Light + Intelligent Building Middle East Dubai, UAE: Messe Frankfurt Middle East, organisers of Intersec, the world’s leading event for safety, security and fire protection, and Light + Intelligent Building Middle East, the regional market leader within the light and building technology sector, has appointed Nathan Waugh as Portfolio …