Abu Dhabi, Dubai is set to host the Arab Tourism Media Awards for the year 2024, organised by the Arab Union for Tourist Media, on the sidelines of the Arabian Travel Market from May 6th to 9th at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. Dr. Sabah Allal, President of the Arab Union of Tourist Media, who will honour the winners, said that the aim of the awards is to promote tourism across Arab countries and spotlight prominent tourist destinations and those that have made significant advancements in tourism services, as well as to attract tourists and support the hotel sector in Arab countries by encouraging them to provide the best level of service, Emirates News Agency (WAM). He noted that this year's competition witnessed significant participation throughout the 30-day nomination period that began on December 1, 2023. "Many Arab tourism entities were nominated for the awards whose judging committee was chaired by Dr. Lamiaa Mahmoud from Egypt." The Arab Union of Tourist Media announced the winners of the Arab Tourism Media Awards for 2024 during a press conference at the International Tourism Exchange in Berlin (ITB) held last March, where 34 Arab personalities, tourism institutions, and cities were honoured. The Union revealed that Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Morocco, Kuwait, and Iraq secured the highest number of awards in the Arab Tourist Media Awards for 2024, with participants from all Arab countries. The Arab Tourism Media Awards is one of the most prestigious ceremonies in the Arab world, honouring individuals, institutions, and media outlets that contribute significantly to the tourism, hotel, and tourist destination sectors, and support Arab tourism. This year's competition witnessed significant participation throughout the 30-day nomination period that began on December 1, 2023. Many Arab tourism entities were nominated for the awards. Source: Bahrain News Agency