Airbus Aerial Using Drones for Airport Mapping

Karima Kouidri

Airbus Aerial used a drone to provide a map of Atlanta Hartsfield International Airport.

Airbus Aerial, the commercial aerial services business launched by Airbus last year, recently conducted runway mapping and inspections at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International airport (KATL). Aerial fuses satellite and drone data into custom-tailored, client-specific packages with easy-to-use interpretation tools. Airport officials requested Aerial conduct mapping of its south runway to help it assess the benefits of using this service to conduct critical runway inspections.

The Aerial team used an autonomous senseFly eBee Plus drone with RTK GPS capabilities to capture aerial images of the runway with an accuracy of less than 5 cm. It is fully automated and can map an entire runway in one flight with a single operator. Airbus Aerial used the drone images to develop a comprehensive airport assessment report, including 3D mapping, contour layers, and traditional high-resolution imagery within Aerial’s cloud-based geospatial platform.

The company plans to offer the service to other airports. It currently has clients in utilities, railroads, construction, and insurance. Aerial has conducted beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) inspections of power lines for the region’s largest utility, the Southern Company. That also marked the first time drone and satellite imaging technologies have been used jointly for powerline inspections, and the first BVLOS drone operation in Georgia.

source : Airbusaerial

Examining the Growth of Cybersecurity in Airports

Karima Kouidri

Cybersecurity in Airports

In a recent article, we explored the issue of cybersecurity in airports, and looked at how the aviation industry is determined to create a comprehensive approach to cybersecurity preparedness.

The issue of cybersecurity in airports is an area that is rapidly increasing in importance, and is looking to stay that way in the wake of industry data protection initiatives that are sweeping the globe, such as GDPR, which comes into force at the end of May 2018 across Europe, and the introduction of the US’ Homeland Security Presidential Directive 7 (HSPD-7), which will require advanced cybersecurity solutions to secure systems against ever-increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.

What is happening today in the airports environment in terms of cybersecurity?

Aviation industry experts are seeing notable growth in the adoption of cybersecurity measures in the heaviest-regulated regions, such as Europe, yet notice a wide disparity in preparedness, depending upon the size of the airport and the regulatory conditions of the region.

Deputy Director General of Programmes and Services at ACI World, Antoine Rostworoski, said in a recent interview that cybersecurity concerns are at the top of the priority list for ACI World and were discussed at length at the World Governing Board Meeting in Mauritius last year. The group are committed to the provision of support for airports of all sizes and are developing cybersecurity support tools to assist in the protection of assets, data and infrastructure against cyber-attack.

The future of cybersecurity in evolving airports

Rostworoski also believes that ‘cybersecurity is a key component for airports of the future.’ This will be because of the increasing uptake of integrated airport solutions, which can create vulnerabilities within a system that could be the target of a sophisticated cyber-attack.

As the proliferation of digital connectivity and cloud technology continues, it is becoming even more necessary to begin to plan a comprehensive approach to cybersecurity measures in airports, and as more airports adopt the latest connectivity solutions, the core issue is clear.

What is the industry doing to support airport security measures?

Groups like ACI World are working with global airports and international agencies to provide the support and tools they need for both the short and long-term cybersecurity goals.

Currently, there are different security standards, including the National Institute of Standards and Technology-NIST, and International Organization for Standardization-ISO. ACI World plan to leverage both, and its Airport IT Benchmarking Tool is based on ISO 27002.

ACI World also shares its commitment to training, and will include new training courses, industry workshops and a comprehensive handbook to complement its tools and has already begun offering courses under the ACI Global Training Accredited Institute. Working alongside the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), ACI World plan to align the Airport Cybersecurity Programme with the initiatives being put in place by other agencies, departments and organisations within the aviation industry.

As industry experts come together to support global airports in their adoption of cybersecurity measures, we hope to see a growing, secure aviation environment, whether within a heavily regulated region or a non-regulated area. With education as a priority, in addition to implemented plans, tools and development support, airports and airlines will be better equipped to deal with the core issue of cybersecurity – now, and in the future.

Source ;  airportknowledge.com/talking-airports

 

World’s airports need investment

Karima Kouidri

World’s airports need investment to cope with ‘massive growth in the future,’ CEO says

  • “Over the last 10 years, the traffic growth has been phenomenal,” Paul Griffiths, chief executive of Dubai Airports, told CNBC’s Hadley Gamble Monday.
  • Dubai Airports owns and manages the operation and development of both of Dubai’s airports — Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC).
  • Passenger throughput — the number of passengers passing through these airports — is expected to hit 90 million in Dubai this year after a period of growth, Griffiths said.

Dubai Airports: We have to use our infrastructure effectively from CNBC.

Growth in Dubai’s aviation sector has been “phenomenal” but its modest infrastructure means significant investment is still needed, the chief executive of Dubai Airports told CNBC.

“Over the last 10 years, the traffic growth has been phenomenal,” Paul Griffiths, chief executive of Dubai Airports, told CNBC’s Hadley Gamble Monday.

Griffiths said Dubai’s International Airport — the third busiest airport in the world by total passenger traffic — had “relatively modest infrastructure over a relatively small airfield” yet was still managing to get the passenger traffic that “is beating all of the global records.”

“We’re growing faster than the other two airports in the world that are slightly larger than us in (terms of) total passenger throughput, Atlanta and Beijing, and we’re catching them up very, very rapidly,” he said.

Dubai Airports owns and manages the operation and development of both of Dubai’s airports — Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC).

Passenger throughput — the number of passengers passing through these airports — is expected to hit 90 million in Dubai this year after a period of growth, Griffiths said.

“We have tripled our annual passenger through-puts since 2007. So the thing is that as we go forward we’ve got to find ways of using the current infrastructure more effectively and efficiently. Currently, our traffic for this year is looking to meet our expectations, around 90 million (passenger through-puts) and actually the growth for 2019 is looking pretty good,” he said.

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Dubai International Airport, the largest airport in space in the world and busiest airport by international passenger traffic. It is also the 3rd busiest airport in the world by total passenger traffic.

Dubai International Airport is seeing investment to the tune of $7.8 billion as part of a 2020 expansion plan to enlarge and refurbish its terminals to increase capacity. Griffiths said more airports would need investments soon.

Currently, 10 million people globally “step on a plane every day,” he said, but that number would increase to 21 million in around 15 years’ time “and airport infrastructure needs to evolve to actually deal with that massive growth in the future.”

Griffiths believes the “explosion of the affluence in Asia” would drive the lion’s share of the growth, while established markets like North America and Europe would grow, but at a slower pace.

More airports are being built in China to cope with the expected increase in demand, Griffiths said, while not enough was being done to improve existing airports elsewhere.

“We are going to have to make significant investments both in our new airport and our existing airport because the government here really sees the sense and GDP (gross domestic product) benefit of developing its aviation infrastructure,” he added.

source : World’s airport investment

 

 

Park ‘N Fly Launches New Mobile App

Karima Kouidri

Park’N Fly Mobile app

ATLANTA, May 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ —

Park ‘N Fly, the nation’s leader in off-airport parking,

launches its newly renovated mobile app to enrich the parking experience of the “on-the-go” customer. Customers will now be able to enjoy a relevant and personalized user-experience while having the ability to reserve parking, access important information, and take advantage of Park ‘N Fly’s Frequent Parker Program.

The mobile app now offers users the simple convenience of reserving their parking on any type of smartphone and the ability to link their credit card for quick and easy checkout, by scanning mobile devices at all entrances and exits. The app provides essential information and features while offering more exclusive insights into Park ‘N Fly’s facilities and affiliate locations.

“We know that mobile devices are increasingly important to our customers,” says Tony Paalz, CEO of Park ‘N Fly. “The main driver behind our upgraded mobile app was to enhance the overall experience for users, while presenting an app that is relevant to our loyal customers.”

One of the key features of the redesign is the integration of Park ‘N Fly’s Frequent Parker Program which allows customers to enroll in the program, redeem award days, apply discounts, and track their tier status, all while traveling on the go.

Park ‘N Fly partnered with Digital Scientists, a custom software development team who specializes in the latest technologies, to develop the Park ‘N Fly mobile app.

Park ‘N Fly’s newly updated mobile app is free to download and is now avaliable in the App store.

About Park Holding, Inc.

Park Holding, Inc., a BCD Holdings N.V.  Company, was founded in 1967 as the first off-airport parking company specifically geared toward the business traveler. Today Park ‘N Fly operates 15 facilities in 14 markets nationwide. Additionally, Park ‘N Fly offers a network of off-airport parking services at over 80 US markets through its internet-based reservation system at PNF.com. Park ‘N Fly’s goal is to make customers’ lives easier by providing more than just parking. The company offers an array of unique services, including car washing & detailing, pet boarding with Pet Paradise Resort®, electric car-charging stations and valet parking. These service offerings and outstanding customer service make Park ‘N Fly the first choice in airport parking. For more information, visit www.pnf.com.

About BCD Group

BCD Group is a market leader in the travel industry. The privately-owned company was founded in 1975 by John Fentener van Vlissingen and consists of BDC Travel (global corporate travel management), Travix (online travel: CheapTickets, Vliegwinkel, BudgetAir, Flugladen and Vayama), Park ‘N Fly (off-airport parking), Airtrade Holland (consolidation and fulfillment) and joint venture Parkmobile International (mobile parking applications). BCD Group employs over 14,000 people and operates in 108 countries with total sales of US$26.4 billion, including US$10.4 billion partner sales. For more information, visit www.bcdgroup.com.

source : park’ N fly

How Indian Airports Are Turning To AI For Better Customer Success

Karima Kouidri

Airports across the globe are getting competitive in adopting analytics and artificial intelligence in their ecosystem.

They are leveraging these technologies for many purposes — minimising the impact of disruption on the passenger experience, supporting the customers or making their services better, among others.

According to a report titled Air Transport IT Trends Insights, by SITA, 80 percent of the airlines will invest in major programs or R&D into prediction and warning systems, which rely heavily on AI.

Airports are also increasingly adopting chatbots and humanoids. The report suggested that 14 percent of airlines and nine percent of airports already use chatbots, which is likely to increase over the years. Bengaluru airport recently saw the inauguration of special robot assistant named KEMPA at Kempegowda International Airport. Completely designed and manufactured in Bangalore, KEMPA can answer flight-related queries, suggest places to visit in Karnataka, or can simply be used for entertainment purposes.

Analytics India Magazine interacted with Maneesh Jaikrishna, vice president, Indian Subcontinent, Eastern and Southern Africa, SITA, to understand why and how Indian airports are turning to artificial intelligence for better customer success.

AI And Robotics To Streamline Processes Across Airports

Jaikrishna begins with the fact that nearly every airline and airport in the world does business with SITA, and that its border management solutions are used by more than 40 governments. With a presence in more than 1,000 airports around the globe, SITA focuses extensively on the use of technology like AI and robotics to help airports and airlines better manage their businesses and operations, making air travel easier every step of the way.

“For example, we are playing a key role in equipping two of the world’s newest and biggest airports — Abu Dhabi International Airport and Istanbul New Airport — with the latest technology to make sure that they are fully future proof. In Istanbul this includes a solution that allow bags to be tracked throughout the journey, allowing the airport to meet IATA 753 tracking requirements from day one”, he said.

In Orlando airport, SITA has introduced a secure and seamless departure with new biometric boarding at the gate for British Airways passengers. He said that a quick photo is all that is needed to board an international flight — no passport, no boarding card. SITA integrated automated boarding gates with the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and airline’s IT systems to allow the necessary checks and authorise boarding.

“Similarly, here in India, we work closely with the Airports Authority of India, where our technology is present in more than 40 airports”, said Jaikrishna.

Leading India To 100 Percent Biometric Air Travel

Not just Orlando, but SITA is also introducing 100 percent biometric air travel in India as well. “With the increasing growth in domestic air traveler in recent years, India has been making steady progress with new initiatives undertaken by the government such as DigiYatra. We at SITA, see the opportunity to help the Indian government reap benefits from biometric travel,” he said.

With their Smart Path biometric solution for ID management, SITA is well-equipped to deliver a seamless, paperless travel experience for passengers. It has already shown the benefits of using biometric technology to automate passenger identity checks at airports across the world — from the US to Australia.

It has also been introduced at Australia’s Brisbane Airport which allows passengers to register their biometric details at a self-service kiosk at check-in and then, when ready to board, use an automated boarding gate to be verified using face recognition technology to access the aircraft.

“Leveraging India’s national Aadhaar biometric identity system — one of the biggest in the world — together with our proven common-use and Smart Path technology, SITA will be able to deliver a seamless biometric experience across all airlines and airports in India”, said Jaikrishna.

AI In Predictions And Warning Systems

SITA’s technology harnesses advanced ML and AI to forecast aircraft arrival times, giving the airports a 24-hour heads up to proactively manage and mitigate disruption. It has helped airlines and airports to tackle $25 billion annual cost of poor on-time performance.

“We also enable airports to leverage business intelligence to get a better view of their operation and predict where potential bottleneck could arise. For example, Orlando International Airport uses the business intelligence capabilities of SITA’s QueueAnalyzer tool to create a real-time view of the security checkpoints, which enables it to respond quickly to changing conditions at the airport”, said Jaikrishna.

He shares that Airline and airport Chief Information Officers (CIOs), including the ones in India, are turning to AI to support their customer service. Over the next three years, 52 percent of airlines plan major AI programs, with 45 percent of airports planning to invest in research and development in the next five years. 42 percent of the airports are also planning to implement AI-driven chatbot services. These will help passengers keep informed on every stage of their journey.

Apart from these technologie, SITA offers self-service kiosk as a part of a multi-channel service offering from airlines and airports. SITA’s AirportConnect Kiosk is a self-service airport kiosk that can be dedicated to a specific airline or shared as common-use by multiple airlines. It can be used for a number of self-service processes, including booking, changing a reservation and check-in. It integrates with many other SITA services, including the Airport Connect Open which uses the common use self-service platform, and Passenger iCheck, their check-in application.

Key Contributions By SITA In Indian Airports

“It is well known that India will become third-largest aviation market by 2025 and the challenge is to find digital solutions which will enable airports to offer a better service to their passengers and accommodate more passengers with the same physical infrastructure”, he said. SITA is already helping several Indian airports better manage their baggage, passenger processing as well as airport operations.

For instance, the company last month announced that they would expand their baggage management solution to 15 Indian airports. SITA’s BagManager will provide the airports with real-time information on the status of passengers’ baggage, significantly reducing the chances of baggage mishandling. AAI will also deploy SITA Airport Management Solution to two further airports — Goa and Lucknow airports — taking the total number of India airports using this technology to 12.

“We are providing key technology solutions to one of the country’s newest airports at the same time. The Multi-modal International Cargo Hub and Airport at Nagpur (MIHAN) has turned to SITA to provide passenger processing solutions for check-in and boarding, as well as baggage tracking”, said Jaikrishna.

Roadmap For 2018

“Smart use of technology can help manage the challenges of rising passenger numbers, limited infrastructure and increased complexity. We are looking at opportunities to harness technologies including biometrics, AI, ML, robotics and blockchain to transform the industry”, says Jaikrishna.

Even now, biometrics is becoming more commonplace at airports around the world and is delivering secure seamless travel from check-in to boarding. They already have biometric self-service solutions operating worldwide, including in Australia, US, Mexico and the Middle East. Autonomous vehicles and the potential use of robotics is another field of development, with particular interest shown at the event in Kansai Airport’s trial of KATE, SITA’s autonomous check-in robot.

He shares that by embracing IoT and connecting everything across the industry, they will produce more data which can be used with AI to create valuable insights and expose new ways of working. “Over the next 20 years, this use of digital technologies to improve service, operations and efficiency will have profound effects on the air transport industry”, he said, signing off.

Incheon Intl Airport Aims to Join ‘Top 3’ Airports in World

Karima Kouidri

Airport to be equipped with high-tech ICT to turn itself into SMART airport

in line with its Vision declared on March 29, on its 17th anniversary

 

President Chung Il-young of the Incheon Int’l Airport Corp.(IIAC) delivers his speech at a ceremony for the 17th anniversary of the airport on March 29.

(Photo: IIAC)

Incheon International Airport is getting ready to realize its “2017 Vision” to rank as one of the top three airports in the world, equipped with high-tech ICT to turn itself into a “smart airport.”

Incheon Int’l Airport Corp. which runs the airport, declared the vision at a ceremony celebrating the airport’s 17th anniversary on March 29 that took place at the company’s grand auditorium on Yeongjong Island.

The vision spells out that its first priority is to complete the expansion project being carried out now, which will boost the number of passengers handled annually to 130 million by the target year of the vision from 72 million now so that the airport will rank as one of the top three airports in the world.

The airport also aims to upgrade the passenger service facilities so they’re counted among the top “smart” airports in the world by installing such high-tech equipment as drones to keep birds away, self-driving buses and tunnel-type security checks, in addition to the high-tech facilities already in use including robot cleaners, robot guides, round passenger check-in stands, and digital guides, among others.

Since opening in 2001, the airport saw the number of its passengers increase 7.5 percent in annual average and the sales revenue jumping 10.5 percent annually.

From 2015, the rates jumped drastically to 12.2 percent for the passengers passing through the airport and 11.9 percent for the annual sales revenue so much so that the annual sales revenue came to 2.43 trillion won, and the net profit to 1.116,4 trillion won last year, all records for the company.

The survey showed that the 2nd terminal opened in January got 4.48 in customer satisfaction rating with 5 being the top rating, and higher than 4.26 rating for the No. 1 terminal. Korea’s main gateway airport held a grand opening ceremony on Jan. 12 for its second passenger terminal, three weeks ahead of the PyeongChang Winter Olympics.

President Moon Jae-in and Transport Minister Kim Hyun-mee, along with Incheon Airport’s honorary spokesmodels, figure skater Kim Yu -na and actor Song Joong -ki, attended the event.

“An airport is a symbol of a nation’s power and its level of international exchanges,” President Moon said in a speech at the ceremony. President Moon also promised continued support for expanding the airport moving forward.

“Incheon Airport must become a hub not only in East Asia, but for the world,” he said.

“The Korean government will proactively support the airport so that it will be able to service 100 million passengers annually by 2023.” The new terminal will house four airlines affiliated with the SkyTeam air alliance – Korean Air, Delta, KLM and Air France.

“The opening of the second passenger terminal on Jan. 18 will be another turning point, as Incheon Airport strives to become the best,” said Chung Il -young, CEO of Incheon International Airport Corp. Chairman Thomas Bach of the International Olympic Committee, said the Incheon Int’l Airport is very modern and very effective airport. The second terminal has a variety of information and communication technology solutions to allow better flow of traffic, including self-check-in and bag drop kiosks, robots that provide information about facilities and 360-degree body scanners.

Construction of the 4.9 trillion won second passenger terminal at Incheon Airport began in June 2009. Like most other international airports, Free Wi-Fi service is available throughout the airport at all times. 

If you are traveling for business and need a comfortable environment to get work done while waiting, Shinsegae Lounge provides Internet access, fax, and local-call service, in a comfortable and conducive environment. 

If you are just looking for a computer terminal with internet access, you will find an Internet Lounge at both the Passenger Terminal and the Concourse. 

source : Incheon Airport

 

Apple Maps adds new indoor maps for three major international airports

Karima Kouidri

Indoor mapping lets Apple Maps users explore the internal layout of buildings across multiple floors, with precise location positioning to help you find your way around places like airports and shopping malls.

Apple has today expanded its list of indoor mapping locations with a few new airports; iPhone and iPad can now explore Sydney International, Edinburgh and Hamad Internationl (Doha, Qatar) Indoor mapping for airports lets you find check-in desks, baggage claim carousels and more. You can search for restrooms, shops and places to eat and even get walking directions straight to your boarding gate.

To start indoor mapping, you can just zoom into a supported location. When your zoom level is close enough, Maps switches from the standard map to focus on the indoor POIs and layout. It adds a floor level selector to the top right of the screen.

Indoor mapping is highlighted by a ‘look inside’ label next to the map badge – which you can tap as a shortcut to jump in.

If you are heading on a flight to these airports in the future, you can navigate to the map and ‘look inside’ ahead of time to get a feel for the layout. When you arrive, location services pinpoint exactly where you are in the building.

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Maps offers up common filters as part of the airport’s summary card, so you can just tap to search for  terminals, check-ins, gates, baggage claim, food, shops and toilets. You can also ask Siri to navigate to your gate number or nearby restaurants, for instance.

These features are available as part of iOS 11, so check them out on iPhone or iPad. There are now 59 airports in the world that Apple has indoor mapping data for. You can see the full list here.

source : Apple maps Adds

 

 

Airport Security Market to be valued US$16 Billion by 2024

Karima Kouidri

SELLBYVILLE, Del., April 25, 2018 /PRNewswire-iReach/ — According to a latest research report by Global Market Insights, Inc. “Airport Security Market accounted for a revenue of over USD 16 billion over the forecast timespan.” Continuous evolution of criminal activities, such as data thefts, cyber-attacks, and hijackings, in terms of technological complexity and method of execution is a major factor driving the airport security market. Rise in terroristic and smuggling attacks has led to governments of various economies to undertake stringent safety measures and protocols for the safeguarding of human life and protection of financial data and consumer trust.

Furthermore, occurrence of these activities can disrupt business for elongated periods of time, making the airport unusable. For instance, in June 2016, mass shooting and bombing attacks at Ataturk Airport in Instanbul was responsible for more than 230 casualties. Rapid industrialisation and globalization has propelled the global passenger traffic. Governments across various regions, primarily in the South-East region, are undertaking large scale construction activities for the development of new and modification of existing airport infrastructure, contributing to the growth of the airport security market.

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Technological advancements are revolutionizing the landscape of the airport security market. To tackle the issues of passenger inconvenience stemming from long waiting times and physical body checks, the companies operating in the industry are highly focusing on the R&D activities. For instance, innovations including SmartGate passport processing, IP-based surveillance and biometric facial identification are currently being trailed at international hubs across the world and have led to massive improvements in efficiency and comfort levels as opposed to conventional systems.

The rising trend of IoT technology has further fuelled the demand for airport security market. For instance, Birmingham Airport has implemented a solution that accurately measure queues and predict waiting times. These technologies, which include RFID baggage reconciliation systems, e-gates, and more. Smart technologies, however, owing to their increased dependence on the internet, are more susceptible to thefts and hacking attacks.

The screening application segment of the airport security market is anticipated to dominate in terms of revenue during the forecast timespan. Various governments, in light of rising attacks, have initiated stringent baggage and traveller scanning protocols. For instance, the Liquids Rule issued by the Transportation Security Administration in the U.S restricts the quantity of fluids in hand-held baggage. This is to dissuade terrorist attacks from the carriage of corrosive and acidic liquids that can pose a security threat.

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Tourism and large-scale business development is anticipated to drive the airport security market in the Middle East and Africa region. There is a substantial increase in internal and religious conflict and the need for advanced systems to cater to the increasing traveller population encountered per day. For instance, in 2015 the Abu Dhabi airport had deployed the automated document authentication systems to help the passengers in scanning their mobile or home-printed or traditional boarding pass and further speed up the validation process and reduce queue waiting times.

The companies operating in the global airport security market include Axis Communication, CEIA, BOSCH Security Systems, IBM Corporation, G4S PLC, Hitachi Ltd, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Scanna MSC Ltd., Siemens AG, Vision-Box, and Thales Group. The vendors work in close collaboration with the end-users for the testing of their technologies. For instance, the testing of Vision-Box facial recognition software has been initiated in the Charles de Gaulle Airport to speed immigration processes while reinforcing security.

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Chapter 4.   Airport Security Market, By Technology

4.1.  Airport security market share by technology, 2016 & 2024

4.2.  Access Control

4.2.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2013 – 2024

4.3.  Cybersecurity

4.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2013 – 2024

4.4.  Perimeter Security

4.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2013 – 2024

4.5.  Screening

4.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2013 – 2024

4.6.  Surveillance

4.6.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2013 – 2024

4.7.  Others

4.7.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2013 – 2024

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Sustainability and changing consumer tastes lead discussion at Arabian Travel Market

Karima Kouidri

The Arabian Travel Market, the travel industry’s leading global event in the Middle East,

celebrated its 25th anniversary in Dubai, with over 39,000 attendees. Sustainability was the theme of the year.

The UAE is leading the way in the region for sustainability. In 2012 they launched a Green Growth Strategy – a long-term national initiative with the aim of becoming one of the world leaders in sustainable development, as well as a centre for the export and re-export of green products and technologies. In 2017, Dubai’s Clean Energy Strategy was announced, which set a 75% target for clean energy by 2050. The Dubai Expo 2020 is pursuing the ISO 20121 certification for sustainable event management and The Dubai Sustainable Tourism initiative aspires to position Dubai as one of the world’s most sustainable tourism destinations, by encouraging sustainable practices within the environment, economic and social areas.

Richer countries in the region have acknowledged that long-term development lies beyond oil revenue, and securing a sustainable approach to their other existing business is crucial, for example the travel industry, which is shifting away from an exclusive focus on the luxury market. Booking.com 2017 Sustainable Tourism report highlighted that 79 per cent of travelers considered sustainability when choosing their mode of transport.

The prospects are good. Travel and tourism is expected to continue to grow in the Middle East. According to the United Nations World Tourism Organization’s 2017 figures, the Middle East (whose travel and tourism grew 5 per cent) received 58 million international tourists, with sustained growth in some destinations and a strong recovery in others. For 2018, tourism is expected to grow by four to six per cent. In this sense, expenditure on outbound travel from the Middle East is expected to reach $165.3 billion by 2025, according to The World Travel & Tourism Council. It seems the secret of success is to continue to cater for travelers’ needs and expectations.

A recent report by Wego’s travel experts, based on the analysis of data collated from 10 million visits per month across their websites and mobile app, outlined some of the top trends influencing travel decisions in the Middle East. These are some of them, ranging from eco-friendly destinations to cultural explorations:

  • Eco tourism – Many travelers prefer eco-friendly, green and ethical practices in their trips, with eco-tourism being a growing segment;
  • Glamping – More travelers prefer to visit unique places where nature meets luxury, such as the Indian desert or even the African jungle where they can enjoy a glass of champagne while listening to the lions roar;
  • Off-the-beaten-track destinations – It is a growing trend to explore new destinations like the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador or Slovenia, instead of traditional destinations such as Paris, New York or London;
  • Cultural exploration – History, culture and traditions are attracting many visitors eager to gain new knowledge from museums and historical sites;
  • Foodie trips – Culinary tours are growing in popularity. The World Food Travel Association estimates that 75 per cent of leisure travelers visit destinations because of local food-based activities.
    At the Arabian Travel Market, to help identify and anticipate passenger needs, Amadeus will release the findings of a research paper looking at MENA traveler habits.

This study, co-sponsored by Amadeus, is the first ever regional study that explores, in a scientific way, these travelers’ preferences for purchasing travel products and services.

Stay tuned for more details shortly!

source : Sustainability and changing consumer tastes