UAE, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia are leading the race for tourist revenue growth with positive outlook for the industry as governments use tourism as major anchor for economic diversification Arabian Travel Market 2013 will look toward this future because it opens to celebrate its 20th edition and welcome over 2,500 exhibitors from 87 countries in Dubai. Speaking just before this year’s showcase, Mark Walsh, portfolio director, Reed Travel Exhibitions, highlighted the sector Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Economic Impact 2013 outlook, which supports positive forecast for industry development and function within the region this year. “The regional tourism map is now incredibly diverse with travel and tourism directly contributing US$76.6 billion to GDP in 2013, that is forecast to rise by 4.2 per cent this year alone as ongoing...
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UAE, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia leading the race for tourist revenue growth with positive outlook for industry as governments use tourism as major anchor for economic diversification Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2013 opens in Dubai tomorrow, Monday 6th May, because it prepares to celebrate its 20th edition and welcome over 2,500 exhibitors from 87 countries with exhibition floor space sold out at over 22,000 square metres. Speaking sooner than this year’s showcase, Mark Walsh, Portfolio Director, Reed Travel Exhibitions, highlighted the sector Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Economic Impact 2013 outlook, which supports positive forecast for industry development and function within the region this year. “The regional tourism map is now incredibly diverse with travel and tourism directly contributing US$76.6 billion to GDP in 2013, that is forecast to...
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