ATM 2017 Arabian Travel Market 2017 Kicked Off With Exciting Announcements In Dubai
FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON BUR DUBAI
Four Point Sheraton is a living extravaganza located in the historical heart of Dubai. Its prime location in Bur Dubai makes it accessible from all tourist attractions. Located on Bank Street, this example of luxurious grandeur is a 10-minute drive from the Dubai International Airport, Dubai World Trade Center and public beach. It provides easy access to the Dubai Metro as well via two metro stations: Burjuman and Al Fahidi. It is also walking distance from the city's most popular tourist attractions, such as Dubai Museum, Meena Bazaar and the old Bastakiya Quarters. With well furnished rooms and posh interiors, Four Point Sheraton is an example of splendor in Bur Dubai. It has a total classification of four types of rooms: Classic Rooms, Executive Rooms, Grand Rooms and Executive Suite. Each room is designed with all the modern amenities and displays an utter example of lavishness. The hotel also features with a health club, concierge service and business centre. Whether planning for a Birthday party, Wedding reception, Graduation party, Christening or any social event, big or small, Four Point Sheraton helps you make it the best it can be. The attentive and friendly staff will get you what you need, when you need it, so that you will be
free to enjoy our Simple Pleasures. Our event venues can accommodate up to 350 guests. Restaurants and Bars Whether you're craving a sweet treat and a cup of coffee, or dinner with a glass of wine, you will find it in one of the restaurants. If you'd rather relax in the comfort of the guest room, in-
room dining menu will be provided with plenty of tasty options. Ricetta - Ricetta's home is at the Four Points by Sheraton Bur Dubai. At Ricetta, the Italian chef reaches into his family history and blends the old with the new in a pleasant trattoria style location. Enjoy dishes such as
Gamberi Piccanti or Tagliatelle Mare e Monti , homemade ravioli with l a m b a n d b ro c c o l i ( A g n e l l o e Broccoli). Ricetta is the perfect recipe for a great meal served with one final key ingredient; a warm welcome and genuine hospitality. Antique Bazaar - A Journey To The Royal Past. Antique Bazaar is an
award winning Indian restaurant that reflects the authenticity of Indian cuisines. Few restaurants stand out with the right delicacy and the perfect ambience, Antique Bazaar is one of such. Renowned for carrying on the legacy of serving cuisines that once ruled the hearts of the royal
families of India who are still known for their respect for exquisite food. The Viceroy Pub - An English pub with a colonial setting, it is the perfect place to spend a relaxed afternoon or a cheerful evening. On the several LCD screens in the pub shows a wide variety of sports. Relax with your favourite beer in The Viceroy Pub. The Best Brews are always available on tap ever y evening. La Terrace - Lobby Café The elegant lobby lounge offers guests the perfect respite before, after or during a busy day. Relax in the warm and cozy ambience and watch the crowds go by from the floor to ceiling glass windows. Some of the attractions of Dubai close to Sheraton are Abra Water Taxi, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, Al Ghubaiba Bus Station, Barclays Bank, Burjuman Mall, Deira City Centre, Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club, Dubai Festival City, Dubai Gold Souk, Dubai Heritage Village, Dubai International Convention Centre, Dubai International Financial Centre, Dubai Mall, Dubai Museum, Dubai, World Trade Centre, Jumeirah Beach Park, Jumeirah Mosque, Khaleed Bin Waleed Metro Station, Lamcy Plaza, Meena Bazaar, Old Bastakiya Quarters and Shindagha.
Arabian Travel Market 2017 welcomed over 2,600 exhibitors with 100 exhibiting for the first time – representing more than 150 countries, across 65 national pavilions. The 24th edition of the show saw the august presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai. Among other dignitaries including HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai; HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman and CEO of the Emirates Group; and His Excellency Helal Saeed Al Marri, Director General of Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM). Mr. Simon Press, Senior Exhibition
Director, ATM, said, “We have visitors registered from all corners of the globe and all facets of the hospitality industry for what promises to be the biggest show yet in the event's 24-year history. The growth and scale of ATM 2017 is testament to the buoyant travel and tourism industry here in the MENA region. With a series of mega-events scheduled for the coming years, including Expo 2020, this growth will undoubtedly continue.” ATM Buyers Club Speed Networking kicked off with buyers and exhibitors from across the globe who came together to strike deals and do valuable business at Dubai World Trade Centre. Exhibitors and senior buyers got five focused minutes together to talk leads, deals and business.
ATM Dubai talked off an in-depth on cruise tourism. With Dubai alone targeting one million cruise tourists by 2020. The cruise experts gave invaluable insight into the growth potential and the steps the region must take to attract more cruise lines. China and India was up for discussion on the ATM Global Stage on how to increase promotional activities to attract more visitors from two of the future’s biggest inbound source markets. Qatar Airways made a host of exciting announcements including its announcement of high-speed
broadband on flights starting this summer, along with a brand new graphic user interface (GUI) for improved usability and a complimentary new entertainment application for early access to thousands of entertainment options, combined with the regional reveal of its impressive and groundbreaking Qsuite.
India – The Largest Growing Outbound Tourism Market Dubai welcomed 1.8 million visitors from India in 2016, up 12.5%, while Abu Dhabi saw almost 323,400 Indian tourists, up 15%, making the South Asian country one of the top source markets for both emirates. India has been named the largest growing outbound tourism market in percentage terms, with the UNWTO predicting 50 million Indians will travel overseas annually by 2020.
More than 300 flights a week already operate between Abu Dhabi and major Indian cities, and in 2016. Etihad Airways announced an expansion of its Indian network through its partner Jet Airways – with the two airlines adding 28 weekly flights and three new destinations. Indian tourists are also making their mark across the Middle East, with rising numbers in Oman and Qatar, among other destinations.
Dubai
Celebrates Soaring Tourist Arrivals Dubai attracted 4.57 million travelers in the first quarter of 2017, reflecting more than double the growth achieved in the same period last year. The Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) figures show an 11% increase in overnight visitation from January to March, with China, Russia and India emerging as key feeder markets. This comes after a record 14.9 million overnight visitors were recorded in 2016, marking a 5% increase on the year before and positioning the Emirate on course to reach its goal of 20 million annual visitors by 2020.
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