Germany and Munich Airport Spotlight New Travel Opportunities at ATM 2026

Dubai World Trade Centre

The German National Tourist Office Gulf Countries (GNTO GCC) and Munich Airport will host an exclusive on-site press conference during Arabian Travel Market 2026, bringing together tourism and aviation leaders to share insights into Germany’s growing appeal for travellers from the Gulf region and beyond.

Taking place on Monday 14 September 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre, the special media event will provide an opportunity for journalists and travel industry professionals to hear directly from senior representatives of the German National Tourist Office and Munich Airport.

An Exclusive ATM 2026 Media Event

The press conference will be held from 1pm to 2pm at Al Ain Suites B, located on the mezzanine floor above Hall 3 at Dubai World Trade Centre.

The event is designed to provide the media with valuable industry insights and an opportunity to learn more about developments shaping German tourism and international air connectivity.

For travel professionals attending Arabian Travel Market 2026, the press conference offers an informative opportunity to connect with key representatives responsible for promoting Germany as a destination and developing Munich Airport’s international passenger network.

Meet the Tourism and Aviation Leaders

Yamina Sofo

Addressing the press conference will be three senior industry representatives.

Yamina Sofo, Director of the German National Tourist Office Gulf Countries, will represent GNTO GCC and provide insights into Germany’s tourism offering and its engagement with Gulf markets.

Corinna Born, Director, International Media Relations, Corporate Communications and Politics at Munich Airport, will bring an international communications perspective from one of Europe’s major aviation gateways.

Florian Poetsch, Director, Route and Passenger Development Business Division Aviation at Munich Airport, will discuss aviation development and passenger connectivity, providing an important perspective on the role of air services in supporting international tourism.

Germany and Munich Airport: Connecting Travellers

Munich Airport 

Munich Airport plays an important role in connecting international travellers with Bavaria, Germany and destinations across Europe. For visitors, convenient air connectivity can be a significant factor when planning leisure holidays, business trips, cultural journeys and extended European itineraries.

Germany offers travellers an extensive range of experiences, from historic cities and cultural attractions to scenic landscapes, culinary traditions, Christmas markets and outdoor adventures.

Munich itself provides a gateway to Bavaria, where travellers can discover historic architecture, alpine scenery, traditional villages, lakes and distinctive regional cuisine.

A Valuable Opportunity for Travel Media

Arabian Travel Market is one of the region’s leading international travel and tourism events, bringing together destinations, airlines, airports, hotels, tourism organisations and travel professionals.

The GNTO GCC and Munich Airport press conference adds an important media opportunity to the ATM 2026 programme, particularly for journalists covering European tourism, aviation, destination marketing and Gulf travel trends.

Travel media attending ATM 2026 are invited to join the exclusive press conference and hear directly from the three senior representatives.

GNTO GCC and Munich Airport On-Site Press Conference at ATM 2026

Date: Monday 14 September 2026
Time: 1pm to 2pm
Location: Al Ain Suites B, mezzanine floor, above Hall 3, DWTC, Dubai, U.A.E
Speakers:

• Yamina Sofo, Director, German National Tourist Office Gulf Countries (GNTO GCC)
• Corinna Born, Director, International Media Relations, Corporate Communications and Politics, Munich Airport
• Florian Poetsch, Director, Route and Passenger Development Business Division Aviation, Munich Airport, German National Tourist Office Gulf Countries

Website: www.germany.travel
Email: info@germany.travel
Phone: +49 69 974 640
Address: Beethovenstrasse 69, 60325 Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Munich Airport

Website: www.munich-airport.com
Email: info@munich-airport.de
Phone: +49 89 975 00
Address: Nordallee 25, 85356 Munich Airport, Germany

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