Airport Show 2016 will highlight latest innovative technologies for 'Smart Airports'

Smart Airports are set to revolutionise passenger experience as airports allocate higher budgets to expanding and adopting the latest smart technologies.
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Massive investments in the region, especially the UAE, will drive the Middle East smart airports market to cross US$850 million within the next three years. 

A latest study by Technavio says the global market for smart airports is estimated to reach $13 billion by 2019, at a combined annual growth rate of 6 per cent. 

From smart gates, beacon technology, mobile devices to navigate the airports and face recognition systems, to air traffic management, baggage and check in management, IP-based security monitoring, communications, ticketing, and information systems, freight operations information systems, air traffic management and airways analytics, airports worldwide are actively adopting new technologies.  

The latest technologies and innovations will be showcased at the 16th edition of the Airport Show, to be held from May 9-11 at the at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre.