Visit Qatar's pavilion at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2024, opened its doors to the Exhibition's visitors, on Monday.
Held from May 6-9 in Dubai, the UAE, the 31st ATM is themed "Empowering Innovation - Transforming Travel Through Entrepreneurship".
Visit Qatar's stand focuses on Qatar's key tourist attractions and unique combinations of the authentic cultural heritage and modernity, and aims to promote the country as a tourist destination.
Raya Al Moghaisib, from Visit Qatar's Tourism Marketing and Promotion Sector, said Qatar's participation in the event seeks to bolster Qatar Tourisms presence in major tourism exhibitions, explore new opportunities, and exchange discussions with the key travel and tourism firms in the Middle East and the world.
Qatar Tourism is keen to participate in regional and international tourism exhibitions and events, in order to promote the State of Qatar as a distinguished tourist destination, and to enhance awareness of the offers and experiences that Qatar offers to its visitors and partners, she said.
She added that these exhibitions provide opportunities to explore new markets, strengthen partnerships with key partners, in addition to introducing the latest tourism developments taking place in the State of Qatar.
Visit Qatar will lead a diverse delegation team consisting of 43 representatives of tourism sector, in the Qatari Pavilion at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The Visit Qatar's double decker stand spans over 600 square meters with 150 square meters for the upper deck.
In collaboration with Heenat Salma, Visit Qatar will present a cultural area at the stand including four activities: Sadu weaving, and body oil making. These activities highlight Qatars rich heritage and traditions, offering attendees to indulge in local, Qatari culture.
Exhibitors will have the opportunity to explore new areas in the tourism market, highlight the benefits of cooperation, and attract additional investment in the tourism sector.
With over 1,500 exhibitors, attendees from over 150 countries, and over 23, 000 annual visitors, ATM is one of the largest travel and tourism conferences in the world.