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- ATM 2025 expands global participation as tourism surges
- Vision Hospitality Group shares growth plan for 2025
- Venice tourists better hurry – the city may sink by 2150
- Hilton reaches 1,000 hotels in EMEA with rapid growth
- India aims for top 3 tourism spots by 2047
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ATM 2025 welcomes expanded global participation
Arabian Travel Market, the leading global event for the travel and tourism industry, is set to welcome a diverse international presence at its upcoming edition, which takes place at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 28 April to 1 May. This year’s show will see notable growth in participation from key regions, including Asia, the Middle East, Europe, Africa and the Americas, reflecting continued recovery and rising demand across the global tourism industry. RateTiger is taking Dubai by storm from April 28th – May 1st! Find us in Zabeel Hall 3, Booth TT3545
Vision Hospitality Group unveils 2025 growth plan
Vision Hospitality Group announced that it expects to grow in 2025, with plans to open five new hotels, break ground on four hotels, and complete renovations on four others. Additionally, the company announced that it has begun seeking strategic partnerships with other hotel ownership groups. Their goal is not only to attract great talent but also to continue providing an upward trajectory for our current associates.
Venice Tourists better hurry – the city may sink by 2150
Venice, the capital of the Veneto region in northern Italy and part of Italy’s “Tourist Trinity” alongside Rome and Florence, is built on over 150 small islands within a lagoon of the Adriatic Sea. The city has no roads and features a network of canals instead. To safeguard Venice, a specialized mobile barrier system has been created to shield the lagoon from flooding. Millions of tourists flock to Venice every year, and the city is overrun with cruise ships and their passengers. Now, the scientists say this tourist in Mecca may not be around for much longer.
Hilton expands in EMEA, reaching 1,000 hotels
Hilton is set to mark a significant milestone in its growth, reaching 1,000 hotels across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) by this spring. The company’s expansion includes the introduction of its innovative Tempo by Hilton brand, alongside an expanded presence for Spark by Hilton in several high-demand markets. The Tempo by Hilton brand will debut in EMEA this year, with new properties scheduled to open in key cities such as Belfast, Lisbon, and Reykjavik.
India sets sights on becoming a top tourism hub by 2047
The Tourism Sustainability Summit 2025, organized by the Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI) in New Delhi, witnessed insightful discussions on the future of India’s tourism sector. Hon’ble Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, during his address, highlighted the sector’s immense growth potential and emphasizing its role as a key driver of India’s economic growth.
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