ATM is the one stop show for the global travel industry: Mark Walsh
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Creator's Key Takeaways
arabian travel markets sort of mantra is to really reflect the amazing global destination that uae and dubai in particular has become
luxury now is not just infrastructure it's not just five-star hotels increasingly people with luxury want to have an experience experiential is the new word
the arabic traveller is usually a high spend family oriented person
dubai next year will overtake heathrow as the number one airport for for arrivals in the world
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YouTube Video Description↓
The Arabian Travel Market (ATM 2014) concluded on a high note providing enterprising insight to the participants and revealing vital information from the business travel, luxury travel and the global travel technology sector. Travel And Tour World had the opportunity to speak with Mr. Mark Walsh, the Portfolio Director of Arabian Travel Market, Luxury Portfolio & Specialist Events of Reed Travel Exhibitions on the second day of the event. Mr. Walsh told Travel And Tour World about the prospects of the MIDDLE EAST market and how UAE is gearing up to host the Dubai Expo 2020. He spoke about how ATM has become the one stop show for luxury planners, business planners, leisure travel planners, cruise and medical tour operators. Delegates from 157 countries participated in the event and took ATM to a different level this year. Mr. Walsh spoke about the regional sectors and how the inbound and outbound travel trends of the world travel industry is going through a huge shift. In this candid interview, Mark Walsh described how the European, American and Asian companies have shown their interest in the event and came to exhibit their services at ATM 2014. He said, “We expected an uptake in 2014 and the coming years will see ATM grow more.” Speaking about technology and the role of social media he said, “Technology is the fastest growing aspect in all our shows (RTE), the presence of Google, Sabre, Travelport and other travel technology providers in ATM is phenomenal.”