METT HOTELS & RESORTS ANNOUNCES NEW OPENING DATE OF METT HOTEL & BEACH RESORT MARBELLA - ESTEPONA

class of travellers seeking enriching social experiences within a stunning natural environment and incredible dining.

METT HOTELS & RESORTS has revealed details of its second lifestyle resort which will open on the pristine Marbella-Estepona shoreline in July 2023. This is set to change the face of relaxed luxury travel in the region by responding to the needs of a new

The beachfront 5-star lifestyle resort has been designed with connections and community at its core; destination, design, and dining have all been carefully selected to encourage conversations and social interaction with like-minded travellers who expect that little bit extra to ignite their experience.

When entering METT Hotel

& Beach Resort MarbellaEstepona, guests are welcomed with an impressive lobby centred around an eight-metre olive tree designed to encourage social interaction amongst guests, whilst the brand’s signature scent, Bal Tropical by BOTANYC, creates an atmosphere of ease, reminding us of the Mediterranean Riviera.. Service style here and throughout is discreet yet precise and expectations are understood and satisfied. Each interaction comes with an open attitude that encourages enjoyment to flow as freely as the resort which slopes down towards the Azure Beach Pool and sea beyond. Sightlines are considered throughout to create a magnetic energy and sense of community.

ARABIAN TRAVEL MARKET TO WELCOME OVER 2,000 EXHIBITORS, REPRESENTATIVES FROM MORE THAN 150 COUNTRIES AND AN EXPECTED 34,000 ATTENDEES TO DUBAI

Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2023 is ready to welcome the global travel, tourism and hospitality community to the UAE from Monday 1 to Thursday 4 May.

The 30 th edition of the show will host over 2,000 exhibitors, representatives from more than 150 countries and an anticipated 34,000 attendees.

Taking place at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) in collaboration with the emirate’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), this year’s conference will once again form a central component of the UAE’s annual Arabian Travel Week.

In line with its theme, ‘Working Towards Net Zero’, ATM 2023 will provide a forum in which participants can forge new connections, share knowledge and showcase innovations with the potential to expedite the global travel sector’s journey towards decarbonisation.

Danielle Curtis, Exhibition Director ME, Arabian Travel Market, said: “ATM 2023 will provide a platform for a diverse array of public and privatesector speakers, all of whom will offer expert insights into sustainable travel trends, responsible tourism and a host of other industry-critical issues.

Exhibitor participation in ATM 2023 has risen by 27% compared to last year’s event, with growth registered across all show sectors. These include regional upticks for the Middle East, representation for which will be 24% larger than in 2022, Europe (17% larger), Asia (15% larger) and Africa (8.5% larger). The event’s Travel Tech and hotels sectors have also witnessed sizeable yearon-year growth, expanding by 62% and 37.5%, respectively.

This year’s show will also feature the inaugural ‘ATM Sustainable Stand Award’, the results of which will be announced as part of the ATM 2023 Best Stand Awards. Entries will be judged according to an extensive range of sustainable criteria, including supplier choice, material usage, operational efficiency, and even what will happen to stands once the exhibition has concluded.

In addition to sustainability, the ATM Global Stage will host a variety of sessions focused on pivotal industry issues, including, but not limited to: hotels and hospitality; aviation and transport; meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE); business travel; investment; responsible tourism; workforce diversification; and emerging segments such as attractions, cruises, wellness and cultural tourism.

The upcoming edition will see the return of the ATM Travel Tech Stage, which will host discussions on how factors such as artificial intelligence, the metaverse, cryptocurrency and big data are impacting the travel sector, while showcasing cutting-edge innovations and solutions with the potential to drive the next generation of sustainable tourism.

ATM 2023 will also feature a Sustainability Hub for the first time in the show’s history. This space will offer a venue for sessions dedicated to the latest sustainable travel trends and innovations, while providing the backdrop for the ATM 2023 Start-up Competition – an event hosted by conference partner Plug and Play, which will see entrepreneurs go headto-head in a ‘Sustainable Tech Pitch Battle’.

This year’s show will see the return of International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) Arabia, which will explore trends and opportunities within the burgeoning field of high-end tourism. In terms of luxury travel priorities, 25% of those living in the UAE are looking for great entertainment, whereas 19% place the biggest emphasis on premium-quality accommodation when booking trips, according to market research published by YouGov. There will also be sessions from the International Tourism & Investment Conference (ITIC), the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) and the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA).

Key global airport industry players will showcase their energized enthusiasm at the trend-setting Airport Show in Dubai in May, with three exhibitions and two conferences over three days on its sidelines.

To be held under the continued patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, the 22nd edition of the world’s largest annual airport industry B2B platform will connect over 200-plus aviation brands and 100-plus buyers from over 30 airports and aviation authorities from 20 countries making it to the annual trade show from May 9 to 11.

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed said the airport industry has come back almost to its full strength and the construction of new airports and expansion are on to meet future needs.

The global domestic passenger traffic is projected to reach 2019 levels in late 2023, with international passenger traffic