Dubai Expo 2020 Dubai has set an ambitious goal to draw 25 million visits through its gates, which looks to be on track after more than 1,000 authorised ticket resellers (ATRs) have signed up in key markets around the world.
The global network, which includes online travel agents, tour operators, hotel groups and airlines, is crucial to Expo 2020 achieving its goal to welcome 70 percent of visitors from outside the UAE and make the next Expo the most international in its 168-year history. The organisers behind the event said that they are facilitating the creation of value-added travel packages for international visitors to experience the mega event.
Sanjive Khosla, chief commercial officer, Expo 2020 Dubai, said: “Expo 2020’s comprehensive ATR network surpasses any previous World Expo at this stage of event preparations. The global travel industry is the main conduit that will drive international visitation, and with our solid start we are on track to attract the most international audience ever to a World Expo.”
