Key industry figures to address delegates in-person on ATM Global Stage

The Saudi Arabia Tourism Summit will discuss the Vision 2030 strategyโ€™s positive repercussions, the ambitious megaprojects and how the country is setting new global industry benchmarks. It will feature high-level experts including Captain Ibrahim Koshy, CEO, Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA), Dr. Afnan Alshuaiby,Founder & CEO of FNN International and Chairperson of Arab international Womenโ€™s Forum, Jerry Inzerillo, CEO, Diriyah Gate Development Authority and John Pagano, CEO, Red Sea Development Company.

Commenting, Danielle Curtis, Exhibition Director ME, Arabian Travel Market, said: โ€œThe general theme of this yearโ€™s show is โ€˜A new dawn for travel and tourismโ€™ and the opening session will get the show, off to a positive, practical and optimistic start.

Running in parallel with the Global Stage is the four-day Travel Forward Theatre at ATM, which through world-class technology experts and renowned industry figures, will provide industry-leading insights about the latest technologies and trends that will undoubtedly shape the future of travel and tourism.

Other highlights include the International Tourism and Investment Conference, plus other co-located events including the Digital Influencer Speed Networking event and Buyersโ€™ Club forums.

In-person on the show floor, 62 countries represented by main stand holders and sharers will be participating this year. They include the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Germany, Cyprus, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Italy, Greece, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, South Korea, Maldives, the Philippines, Thailand, Mexico and the USA to name but a few.

โ€œUndoubtedly, discussion on the show floor will be focused on the very latest โ€˜COVIDโ€™ news from around the world โ€“ vaccine rollouts, social and travel restrictions and as consequence, the current state of the industry emerging trends and what the future holds,โ€ said Curtis.

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