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Club Escapade has won the 2025 edition of the ATM Start-up Pitch Battle, which was held in association with Intelak, overcoming stiff competition from some of the region’s leading travel innovators and disruptors. This year’s competition received entries from 40 travel start-ups, including finalists ChatDMC, Penguinpass, SparkleHaze (Woohoo), TravStack, and WROXAI

Arabian Travel Market (ATM), the leading global event for the travel and tourism sector, has welcomed more than 55,000 industry professionals from 166 countries, representing a 16% increase on last year’s edition. The event has showcased over 2,800 exhibiting companies, with 19% from the Middle East and 81% from the rest of the world.

Etihad Airways today announced the launch of a new corporate travel programme designed to enhance the business travel experience. The announcement was made at the Arabian Travel Market 2025, marking a significant advancement in the airline’s corporate travel offerings.

Etihad Airways today announced the launch of a new corporate travel programme designed to enhance the business travel experience. The announcement was made at the Arabian Travel Market 2025, marking a significant advancement in the airline’s corporate travel offerings.

AlUla Development Company (UDC), a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company, announces further details about the Autograph Collection Hotel project, which it is developing and will be operated by Marriott International. The announcement reveals the design concept for the hotel, NUMAJ: A Tapestry of the Land along with innovative sustainability practices targeting LEED Gold certification.

Sea and air travel have been under the spotlight at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) this week as the event welcomed international leaders from the aviation and cruise industries. Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports, shared updates on the latest passenger numbers as well as his fascinating perspective on the future of aviation and the airport

Hilton today announced the opening of Hilton Garden Inn Jabalpur, marking the brand’s entry into Madhya Pradesh’s thriving commercial and cultural hub, Jabalpur. The launch marks a significant milestone as the city’s first internationally branded hotel, bringing Hilton’s globally recognized brand to the region. The 101-room new-build property has been developed in partnership with Ajay

Unlocking STR Hotel Benchmarking: Insights You Can’t Ignore”, scheduled for 8 May 2025 at 09:00 GMT+1. The session aims to help African hospitality stakeholders leverage STR data to refine rate strategies, enhance operator collaboration, and boost long-term asset value.

As Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025 officially comes to a close today, we invite you to dive into the conversations shaping the future of travel. Head over to our Video Interview Page to explore over 90 exclusive interviews with industry leaders and senior professionals.

Oceania Cruises®, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, has announced a sweeping revamp of its onboard entertainment program rolling out across its fleet of eight small, luxurious ships. Many of the new experiences will debut with the launch of Oceania Allura™ in July 2025, offering guests a wide variety of opportunities to be