Sustainable ATM 2023 Dubai: No single-use plastic, food waste as travel sector targets net zero

Sustainable ATM 2023 Dubai: No single-use plastic, food waste as travel sector targets net zero

UAE - The 30th edition of the four-day Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2023, which will open on May 1, will focus on the theme of sustainability as the travel and tourism industry is working aggressively to achieve a net zero target by 2030.

With the participation of over 2,000 exhibitors from more than 150 countries and an anticipated 34,000 attendees, exhibitor participation in ATM 2023 has risen by 27 per cent, with all the regions seeing increased participation.

ATM 2023 will also feature a Sustainability Hub for the first time in the show’s history, which will be dedicated to the latest sustainable travel trends and innovations.

Danielle Curtis, exhibition director for Middle East, Arabian Travel Market, said this year’s focus is on net zero and ATM 2023 presents an ideal opportunity to show the world innovations that will expedite the industry’s journey towards decarbonization.

“To mark the 30th anniversary, we will be unveiling a dedicated sustainability pledge that has been designed to reinforce our commitments to deliver sustainable events to reach net zero by 2030 through a reduction in print, and use of sustainable and environment-friendly and recycled materials. There will be no single-use plastic at the venue this year. We also have a