Experience Abu Dhabi kicks off summer 2024 with a special collaboration with French swimwear brand Vilebrequin. The exclusive Abu Dhabi Limited Edition capsule, in partnership with Vilebrequin and Experience Abu Dhabi, debuted last night at L’Ondine & Vilebrequin La Plage during the 77th Cannes Film Festival’s opening day. Among the star-studded guests were Nour Arida, Shanina Shaik, and Romee Striid. Adorned with hues of rich, refined blues and gold accents, the inspiration behind the limited-edition collection is the stunning landscape of Abu Dhabi’s waters, with a touch of Saint-Tropez elegance.
Experience Abu Dhabi scoops Best Stand Design Award (over 150m2) at the 31st edition of ATM
08.05.2024 - 21:07 / breakingtravelnews.com / Danielle Curtis
Experience Abu Dhabi secured the Best Stand Design Award (over 150m2) at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2024, which will run at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) until Thursday 9 May. The exhibitor’s stand was praised by ATM’s independent panel of judges for its flowing design, innovative use of greenery and excellent visibility from the show floor.
In the Best Stand Design (50-150m2) category, ExploreTECH was selected by the judges for its slick, two-storey concept as well as its efforts to promote partner startups. Bangkok Metropolitan Administration won the Best Stand Design Award (under 50m2) thanks to its traditional yet colourful layout and effective use of space.
Qiddiya Investment Company’s stand won ATM’s inaugural Best Use of Technology Award. Judges commended the interactive digital recreations developed by the organisation, which allow attendees to feel as though they are physically present at the planned megaproject in Saudi Arabia.
ATM 2024’s Sustainable Stand Award was presented to AlUla, which paid particular attention to materials reuse, including the carpet selected for the space. The exhibitor integrated a series of QR codes, which enable attendees to access information about the sustainability-related reasons behind its various design choices. Judges were also impressed by AlUla’s pledge to offset emissions from its stand, as well as its approach to visitor engagement – planting a tree for everyone who engages during the show.
This year’s Best Stand for Doing Business Award was presented to the Saudi Tourism Authority, which received praise for effectively showcasing multiple destinations with distinct meeting areas, zones dedicated to the nation’s culture, and an abundance of information points. The award for Best Stand Feature went to flydubai for an innovative design that plays with perspective, making visitors feel like they are flying from one angle while resembling the wings of an aeroplane from another.
ADVERTISEMENT
Emirates was highly commended in the Best Stand Design Award (over 150m2) category for a stand that created an open feel for visitors, with a layout that allows attendees to enter from any direction.
The judges for the ATM 2024 Best Stand Awards included; Sarah Duignan, Director of Client Relationships, STR; Mo Elhadi, Account Manager MEA, STR; Otag Fida, Senior Project Manager, DXB Live; Kate Harden-England, Editor, Travolution; and Nehme Shehab, Operations Director, RXME.
Danielle Curtis, Exhibition Director ME, Arabian Travel Market, said: “It proved extremely challenging to decide on the ultimate winner in many of this year’s Best Stand Awards categories, which just goes to show the level of quality on display at ATM 2024. I am immensely grateful to our
The website maxtravelz.com is an aggregator of news from open sources. The source is indicated at the beginning and at the end of the announcement. You can send a complaint on the news if you find it unreliable.
Top Autors
Popular Topics
insider.com
16.05.2024 / 19:37
I stayed at a luxurious overwater bungalow in the Maldives and a budget option. I had a great time for less than $100 a night.
Early 2024 saw record-breaking increases in tourist arrivals to the Maldives, and I can see why.
thepointsguy.com
15.05.2024 / 12:45
Etihad debuts new free stopover program in Abu Dhabi
Etihad Airways wants you to spend a day or two in its hometown during your travel journey.
travelandleisure.com
14.05.2024 / 20:11
Score a Free Hotel Stay in Abu Dhabi When Flying with This Airline
Etihad Airways is making it easier to visit Abu Dhabi with a new stopover program that offers a free hotel stay for travelers.
insider.com
14.05.2024 / 19:51
My family booked first-class 'apartment' seats for an 8-hour Etihad Airways flight. I can see why the private airplane rooms cost $6,000 a pop.
My husband is a frequent business traveler, so we're constantly trying to maximize his travel points to pay for some amazing trips for us and our two kids.
travelpulse.com
14.05.2024 / 19:41
InteleTravel Partners with Royal Caribbean to Award Over 450 ASTA Memberships
WHY IT RATES: The partnership is an industry-first for a host agency and travel supplier to award ASTA scholarships. — Lacey Pfalz, Associate Writer, TravelPulse
breakingtravelnews.com
14.05.2024 / 08:55
Pop-up Event Invites Travelers at Zayed International Airport to Experience the Wonders of Shanghai
Running to May 20, 2024, the vibrant culture and iconic landmarks of Shanghai are being showcased at Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport. The “Meet Me in Shanghai” pop-up event invites travelers to immerse themselves in a captivating interactive experience, offering a slice of Shanghai without the need to leave the terminal.
skift.com
10.05.2024 / 21:29
Dubai Gains Ground In The Tours And Activities Market
Two online tour marketplaces say Dubai is far surpassing its pre-pandemic popularity. The city now ranks alongside Paris and Rome as a tourism hotspot.
cntraveler.com
09.05.2024 / 14:51
The Enduring Influence of India and the Middle East on Cartier's Jewelry
The sun-drenched sepia photograph shows a dapper European, handkerchief in pocket, cigarette in hand, sitting among a row of men dressed in bisht and keffiyeh. The moment was captured during Jacques Cartier's first visit to the Persian Gulf in 1911, on his way back to London from Delhi—part of a sales trip encouraged by his father, Alfred, then the head of Cartier. The decline of the Ottoman Empire and the 1905 Persian Constitutional Revolution had flooded Europe's artistic centers with new influences, forging an aesthetic then known as “the Muslim arts.” Eager to learn more, Jacques spent four months traveling throughout Asia and the Middle East, rifling through bazaars and emporiums and mixing with high society.
breakingtravelnews.com
09.05.2024 / 09:41
This Island In Abu Dhabi Bags The Title Of ‘Middle East’s Leading Beach Destination’
Abu Dhabi boasts an array of sandy escapes, but there’s one that stands head and shoulders above the rest. Saadiyat Island, a perennial favourite, has once again clinched the coveted title of ‘Middle East’s Leading Beach Destination’ at the 2024 World Travel Awards, reaffirming its status as the ultimate coastal retreat.
breakingtravelnews.com
09.05.2024 / 09:41
Travel entrepreneur and startup funding is growing in the Middle East but more investment is needed,
Experts shone a spotlight on the Middle East’s travel investment ecosystem at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2024, which concludes today, Thursday 9 May at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) until Thursday 9 May. Panellists speaking during the exhibition’s entrepreneurship summit said levels of industry funding are growing in the region but that more needs to be done to support travel startups. The Middle East’s contribution to global travel revenues currently stands at approximately 5%, which is comparable to the proportion of international startup funding it is attracting, according to data from McKinsey & Company. While levels of investment have increased significantly in the wake of the global Covid-19 pandemic, speakers noted that funding for regional travel entrepreneurs is growing from a relatively low base.
skift.com
08.05.2024 / 22:15
Portugal Turns Stopover Passengers into Tourists
Most travelers see little more than the duty-free store during a short connection, but there’s an alternative approach that’s gaining momentum.