Arabian Travel Market goes virtual

The orgnanisers of the Arabian Travel Market have announced that it would go virtual this year.

Taking place from June 1 to 3, 2020, ATM Virtual will focus on emerging trends, opportunities and the challenges to the tourism sector brought on by COVID-19.

The event will consist of webinars, live conference sessions, roundtables, speed networking events, as well as one-to-one meetings.

Danielle Curtis, Exhibition Director ME, ATM, said, "Our debut virtual event provides us with the opportunity to work closely with the ATM community and ensure we can support the travel and tourism industry in rebounding as quickly and efficiently as possible."

ATM is traditionally held annually at the Dubai International Exhibition and Convention Centre,

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