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I have done more than 40 appointments and have signed two global agreements adding six new hotels to the portfolio. I will be coming back to ATM next year.
Splendia Hotel Business Director EMEA Sarah Lopez de Sylva (Buyer's Club)
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I expect to do more deals this year because every year there is more and more product at ATM as the region is growing in importance. There is so much business to be done at ATM it should happen twice a year.
Sahibaz Haddadi Duty Officer Turkish Airlines (Buyer's Club)
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It can be so hard to communicate with the big companies in the region’s travel and tourism industry. However, ATM makes it easy as they are all at the event as it’s the region’s most important travel trade show.
Nadia Saleem Reporter Gulf News (Press)
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There are a lot more people looking for business opportunities, meaning there is real buzz and interest. I will do a lot of business this year and have already made three or four good contacts.
Sam Eltibi Executive Director Dollar Thrifty (Exhibitor)
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We want everybody in the industry to know we are a big player and ATM is the place to show that.
Omer Kaddouri Senior Vice President Rotana (Exhibitor)
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This is the first time we have exhibited at ATM and it has been great for us. We have really taken advantage of the pre-show online appointment booking facility to make sure we have a packed calendar of business meetings.
The Gulf Hotel Bahrain Director of Business Development & Strategy Dee Mc Guiness (Exhibitor)
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I attend ATM’s Travel Agents’ Day as I know it will give me all the information I need to pass on to my clients.
Whitewings Branch Manager Elaheh Kamfirouzi (Travel Agent)
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I am at ATM to become more educated about technology. The internet has allowed consumers to book direct online, so agents must stay one step ahead of the consumer and know how to make technology work for them. I am pleased to say all my questions have been answered.
Traveland Travel Consultant Leena D’souza (Travel Agent)
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Arabian Travel Market is an integral part of the travel and tourism industry. Emirates understands the important role ATM plays in the growth of tourism in the Middle East.
Richard Vaughan, Divisional Senior Vice President Commercial Operations Worldwide, Emirates Group
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We’ve been attending Arabian Travel Market for many years. It’s the biggest show for the Middle East and you have to participate.
Sheikh Jamaluddin Bin Sheikh Mohamed, Director Brunei Tourism