"Emirates Airlines" plans to restore 70% of its capacity until winter 2021

Dubai hosts the world's largest travel and tourism attendance event this May

During the press conference to announce the details of the Arab Travel Market exhibition.

Photography: Patrick Castillo

The Arab Travel Market 2021 exhibition confirmed that Dubai will host, between 16 and 19 May this year, the largest attendance event for travel and tourism in the world, since the outbreak of the Corona pandemic last year.

During a press conference held in Dubai yesterday, to announce the exhibition details, Claude Blanc, portfolio manager of the Global Travel Market, travel incentives and meetings exhibition, said that this year's edition of the "Arab Travel Market" will be held under the slogan "A new dawn for travel and tourism" Dubai World Trade.

He added that "during the event, the current situation will be shed mainly through discussions and seminars on the tourism and travel sector, in light of the" Covid-19 "pandemic, keeping pace with the launch of vaccines, and easing travel restrictions, noting that the most important thing is It's all about the future of this industry.

Virtual copy

In turn, Director of the Arab Travel Market in the Middle East, Daniel Curtis, said, “It is very necessary that we include a virtual version in the Arab Travel Week, because many specialists and experts in this field from all over the world cannot currently attend the event in all General, especially this year, as a result of the continued application of travel restrictions imposed by the spread of the (Covid-19) pandemic. ”

She added, "Dubai has obtained the Safe Travel Seal from the World Travel and Tourism Council, due to its commitment to safety and public health protocols, its adoption of the highest standards of hygiene and sterilization, and its efficient handling and management of the pandemic."

More secure

The exhibition stated in a statement issued yesterday that Dubai is one of the safest cities in the world, in order to implement a set of precautionary measures and preventive measures, to ensure the health and safety of its guests and tourists at every stage of their travel journey, from the moment they set foot on their land until departure, Pointing out that more than 10.6 million doses of anti-corona vaccine have already been given to the residents of the UAE, which is a great achievement for the country as well.

Tourism is recovering

In addition, Essam Kazem, Executive Director of the Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing, said, “Dubai’s hosting of the Arab Travel Market Exhibition, in light of the current challenges that the world is facing due to the (Covid-19) pandemic, confirms the important role that the emirate plays in the recovery of the tourism sector. Global, inspired by the insightful vision and wise direction of our wise leadership, in order to strengthen Dubai's position as one of the safest destinations in the world.

"Dubai has become a successful example to be emulated, with its ability to welcome its guests in a safe environment and with procedures that ensure their health and safety, so that they can enjoy distinctive experiences, which is proof that it is able to turn challenges into opportunities," Kazem added.

And he indicated that «Dubai received more than 5.5 million international tourists during the past year, and about 1.26 million tourists during the first quarter of this year.

an important event

For his part, Adnan Kazem, Chief Commercial Officer at Emirates Airlines, said, “The Arab Travel Market is an important event in supporting our industry to define its trends, share new developments, and work together to help enhance confidence in travel and doing business, as the exhibition will play a role. Dubai has also become an example to be emulated in responding to the protection of public health, through comprehensive health and safety protocols, while providing a well-thought out roadmap to open business and protect the economy in the long term.

Resumption

Kazem explained in a press statement, on the sidelines of the Arab Travel Market conference in Dubai, that "the company has resumed its flights for passenger services to 120 stations around the world, representing about 85% of the number of destinations that the carrier used to operate before the (Covid-19) pandemic." It plans to restore about 70% of the capacity until the winter of 2021. He added that "the rate of future reservations for airline tickets is improving during the summer," indicating that the carrier is planning to operate 30-40 Airbus A380 aircraft during the summer, in line with With expectations of future demand.

He mentioned that the demand for distinguished travel (first class and businessmen) has witnessed a remarkable increase in the recent period.

Facilities

Kazim pointed out that "Emirates Airlines" has provided many facilities since it resumed its operations, including the flexibility it has followed regarding airline tickets and rebooking, in addition to providing compulsory insurance to cover the risks of "Covid-19", pointing out that the safety measures applied by the carrier In various stages of travel, it has contributed to enhancing confidence in air travel.

Strong comeback

For his part, Director of Operations at Emaar Hospitality, Mark Kirby, said: “We were really able to come back stronger again after a difficult and exceptional phase last year, and we believe that 2021 is our year, as we look forward to the phase of recovery and recovery again strongly starting from From Dubai to the rest of the world, in conjunction with planning to open new hotel facilities.

67 sessions and 145 speakers

During the Arab Travel Market exhibition, 67 conference sessions will be held, with more than 145 local, regional and international speakers. The exhibition’s conference program also includes the global stage event for the travel market, which will host the hotel industry summit and forums dedicated to the main markets exporting tourists.

An elite group of high-level keynote speakers, in addition to a group of the world's most prominent technology experts, will meet for four days at the "Travel Forward" stage, where they will have the opportunity to meet suppliers and delegates from across the Middle East and beyond, with the aim of promoting travel technology trends and providing pioneering insights into The latest technologies and trends that will undoubtedly shape the future of travel and tourism.

9 halls

The Arab Travel Market 2021 exhibition will be held across nine halls, in line with the guidelines and regulations for physical distancing and public health and safety, as 11,000 people will be present in the halls.

The Arab Travel Market 2021 exhibition will once again form an essential part of the Arab Travel Week, which will be held over a period of 10 days, in which exhibitions, conferences, breakfast sessions, prizes, product launches and networking events will be held, in addition to other activities included in the week.

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"Arab Travel Market" is being held under the slogan "The dawn of a new dawn for travel and tourism."

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