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Emirates Concludes Participation at Arabian Travel Market 2021

Emirates at Arabian Travel Market
Emirates successfully concluded its participation at Arabian Travel Market 2021 (ATM) which ran from 16th to 19th May 2021.

Emirates successfully concluded its participation at Arabian Travel Market 2021 (ATM), the largest in-person travel industry event to take place globally since the pandemic began.

ATM ran from 16th to 19th May 2021 and is one of the world’s largest travel trade exhibitions.

According to Emirates, with strong health protocols in place, the airline was able to safely welcome more than 3,000 delegates and event attendees to its stand during the four-day event. Moreover, Emirates was recognised by the exhibition organisers of Arabian Travel Market for responsibly meeting and exceeding event safety measures while welcoming visitors.

The centrepiece of this year’s product exhibit was the airline’s recently launched Premium Economy seats. Visitors were able to relax, recline and simply experience Premium Economy, which features seats with a pitch of up to 40 inches, and a width of 19.5 inches that comfortably recline into a cradle position.

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In addition, the Emirates stand showcased the airline’s Boeing 777-300ER game-changer First Class fully enclosed private suites exhibit, Boeing 777 Business Class seat, the newly refreshed A380 OnBoard lounge, along with other iconic products such as the First Class Shower Spa and the latest version of the game-changer Economy Class seats, all in refreshed colour palettes featuring natural Ghaf tree motifs.

During ATM, Emirates reaffirmed its commitment to collaborating with industry partners and suppliers to support the travel industry rebound with a focus on joint tourism initiatives, tech tie-ups and bolstering ongoing partnerships across the tourism and aviation ecosystem.

Emirates also signed a Memorandum of Commitment (MoC) with the Indonesian government to develop the return of tourism traffic to and from the market. Additionally, the airline inked an MoU with Huawei, which will allow both brands to build awareness across their respective sectors to a wider audience in the Middle East and beyond.

Feature image by Emirates
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Abdulla Ghiyas Riyaz retains presidency at MATATO AGM 2025

MATATO AGM 2025: Abdulla Ghiyas Riyaz retains presidency

The Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) reaffirmed its commitment to strong leadership and steady growth as members gathered on 8, January, 2025 at the Manhattan Business Hotel for the Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2024/25. The meeting saw the re-election of Mr. Abdulla Ghiyas Riyaz as President, reinforcing his leadership for another term and signaling the confidence members place in his ability to steer the association forward. Alongside him, Mr. Mohamed Khaleel and Mr. Mohamed Shaaz (Waleed) were also retained as Vice Presidents, ensuring stability in MATATO’s executive team as they continue building on the association’s successes.

Highlights from MATATO AGM 2025

During the AGM, MATATO presented its 2024 Annual Report. The report was accompanied by a highlight video that showcased the key achievements and milestones of the past year. This served as a reflection of the association’s growth and success.

Another significant moment of the meeting was the presentation by the MATATO Student Chapter’s Interim Steering Committee. Ms. Kausar Abdul Ghany, the Interim President of the Student Chapter, shared their ambitious plans for 2025. This presentation highlighted MATATO’s commitment to nurturing the next generation of leaders in the Maldives’ travel and tourism sector.

In addition, the event marked the unveiling of MATATO’s revamped logo and website. The Honorable Minister of Tourism, Mr. Ibrahim Faisal, officially launched the updated website. These updates are a clear indication of MATATO’s focus on innovation, further strengthening its efforts to drive growth and excellence in the Maldives’ tourism industry

Newly Elected Executive Board for 2025/2026

MATATO members also elected a new executive board for the term 2025/2026. The board members include:

  • President: Abdulla Ghiyas Riyaz
  • Vice President: Mohamed Khaleel
  • Vice President: Mohamed Shaaz (Waleed)
  • Secretary General: Abdulla Suood
  • Treasurer: Ibrahim Didi
  • Board Member: Ahmed Arshad
  • Board Member: Mohamed Mauroof
  • Board Member: Ignaz Mansoor
  • Board Member: Ibrahim Nizam
  • Board Member: Assad Riza

The re-election of Mr. Abdulla Ghiyas Riyaz and the retention of key figures on MATATO’s leadership team ensure continuity in the association’s mission to innovate and grow the Maldivian tourism industry. With a capable executive board in place, the AGM highlighted MATATO’s strong leadership and its commitment to future growth. As MATATO embraces innovation and faces new challenges, the association is well-positioned to continue shaping the future of tourism in the Maldives.

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