Now in its 18th year, ITB Asia will return to Marina Bay Sands from 15 to 17 October 2025, alongside MICE Show Asia and Travel Tech Asia. Asia’s premier travel event is already attracting unprecedented exhibition demand from National Tourism Organisations (NTOs) and Regional Tourism Organisations (RTOs) such as Singapore Tourism Board, Visit Finland, Malta Tourism Authority, Sabah Tourism Board, …

Unofficial translation: Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Vladimir Putin once again expressed his sincere condolences over the death of Indian citizens as a result of the barbaric terrorist attack on April 22 in Pahalgam in southern Kashmir. Both sides emphasized the need for an uncompromising fight against terrorism in all its manifestations. During …

Growth has been achieved across all show verticals, including regional year-on-year upticks for the Middle East (19%), Asia (20%), Europe (17%) and Africa (21%) The hotels segment has grown 12% year-on-year, with all international global hotel chains present at ATM 2025 ATM Travel Tech has grown by over 26% this year, with more than 100 travel technology companies showcasing their …

Sea and air travel take centre stage at ATM 2025 as passenger numbers surge  In an exclusive fireside chat on the Global Stage at ATM, Paul Griffiths, CEO Dubai Airports, provided an update on passenger numbers and outlined how innovations such as AI are transforming the airport experience In addition, a panel of experts discussed the emergence of the cruise …

DET receives Sustainable Stand Award at Arabian Travel Market  Independent panel of judges congratulate the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism – 84% of exhibition stand created out of reused materials, 100% of materials locally sourced, carbon emissions reduced by approximately 10%  Airlines, destinations and hotel groups all recognised across 7 categories in ATM 2025 stand awards  Dubai, United Arab …

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 Dhofar Municipality …