Press Releases

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 …

ATOAI Webinar Emphasizes India’s Adventure Tourism Rise, With a Call for Safety, Standards and Sustainability New Delhi, April 5, 2025 – As India rapidly climbs the global ranks in adventure tourism from 99th to 38th position, ensuring safety and sustainability has never been more critical. The Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI), in its impactful webinar titled “Safety First: …

The military has declared a temporary ceasefire from April 2nd to April 22nd, prioritizing stability and peace to facilitate relief, rescue, and reconstruction efforts following the devastating earthquake on March 28, which has severely impacted people across the country. According to the military’s statement, the powerful earthquake and subsequent aftershocks have caused damage to roads, bridges, and buildings in the …

Countries such as India, Russia, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, UAE, and Belarus are helping with the rescue teams, while many other countries are also sending aid and donating. Rescue efforts are being delayed as rescue supplies cannot easily reach the worst-hit Sagaing region. Major highways are crumbling, land subsidence is subsiding, bridges are broken, and airports are still not in …

Sunil Kumar R, President of TAAI – Travel Agents Association of India, has been re-elected to lead UFTAA as its Global President, to lead UFTAA’s Diamond Jubilee during the term 2025-2026. UFTAA (United Federation of Travel Agents Associations) is an international confederation representing the travel agency and tourism industry, founded in 1966 and headquartered in Monaco, aims to unify travel …

In its innovative and widespread launch that supports Quality & Well-connected Tourism, TAAI has launched TAAI DMC Connect. TAAI offers Destination Management Companies (DMCs) in India and to DMCs of the world an excellent opportunity to remain connected with the Indian Industry to help promote products & services. TAAI in its website revamp, shall offer to offer DMCs, an opportunity …

Food waste during Ramadan highlights AED 4 billion year-round issue in UAE Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 25 March 2025: Leading UAE-based smart and green facilities management (FM) company Farnek, has composted over 290 tonnes of staff food waste over the past four years, at an average of 200kg per day, at its state-of-the-art staff accommodation centre, Farnek Village, in Dubai. …

GI-PKL unveils Championship Trophy in the presence of distinguished dignitaries ahead of April 18 kick off , adds a unique twist to Championship winnerDelhi [India], March 23: The highly anticipated Global Indian Pravasi Kabaddi League (GI-PKL) took a grand step forward with the unveiling of its Championship Trophy in a special ceremony held in Delhi on Sunday. The GI-PKL is …

The Network of Indian MICE Agents (NIMA) marked a significant milestone on 20th March 2025 by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Russian Union of Travel Industry (RST). This momentous agreement was formalized during the International Conference on Uniting North and South – For Sustainable Development in the Arctic, held at the Vivekananda International Foundation in New Delhi. …

According to the latest Events Economy Tracker from The Business of Events, UK meeting venues finished 2024 strongly despite a slowdown in event bookings and revenues per delegate. The Q4 2024 report, which uses data provided by Venue Performance from a sample of 350 venues across the UK, found that revenues per delegate, which includes venue hire charges, F&B and …

TAAI had celebrated the International Women’s Day by presenting the TAAI WoW Awards – 2025 (Women of Wonder). When women rise, humanity thrives, which is what drove TAAI to present these WoW Awards. This is our “Milestone Event” on our journey to “The 75 Years of TAAI. During the week of the International Women’s day, TAAI honoured 75 most outstanding …

Heartiest congratulations on your outstanding tenure as President of IATO. Your leadership has been truly commendable, and your vision has significantly contributed to the industry’s growth. Your speech at Hotel Jaypee Siddharth, New Delhi, on March 19, 2025, was both inspiring and insightful, reflecting the depth of your dedication and commitment. It was an honor to attend as Media Partners …

Recent figures suggest the luxury tourism industry will reach USD391 billion by 2028 The Asia-Pacific region is a leading source market for GCC tourism, with ATM showcasing a 27% increase in exhibitors from Asia this year The international trade show will feature top luxury hospitality brands, including Mandarin Oriental, One&Only and Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts  Dubai, United Arab Emirates, …