The Event: Sharm el Sheikh
This year, Egypt welcomed delegations and stakeholders from across the world to the picturesque coastal town of Sharm El Sheikh for COP27. Its mission? To highlight the importance of the natural environment, and provide the attending dignitaries a glaring reminder of what’s at stake.
To date, the 2022 gathering was the second most attended COP summit of all time, leading Egypt’s president to proudly proclaim it as “a golden opportunity for all stakeholders to rise to the occasion and tackle effectively the global challenge of climate change.” As the first African nation to host the climate summit since Morocco in 2016, Egypt recognised the importance of building on the successes of previous assemblies, – to forge new opportunities and create lasting legacies.
The Experience: Across Egypt and Beyond
We wanted to play our part in ensuring that COP27 was more than an event, but an unforgettable experience for our attending partners. From humanitarian and philanthropic organisations to energy and global services, we supported C-suite staff and high-net worth individuals from multinational private sector backgrounds. Our local teams were on hand to provide bespoke, on-the-ground coordination, mitigating any risk, so our clients could focus on what mattered most – investment in the planet’s future.
Alongside our corporate partners, we collaborated closely with multiple international government entities and local municipalities. Creating a safe environment, so that attendees never had to limit their vision because of safety and security concerns. Working with our partners from when they landed, until they departed beyond Egypt’s borders, we provided:
- scheduling management
- secure transport
- security services
- airport security
Our role was to minimise risk, deal with vulnerabilities, protect travellers, and maintain our clients’ confidence in their safety and wellbeing.
But it wasn’t all business. At ATC, we recognise that objectives and outcomes aren’t always the most memorable parts of business travel, but it’s the sights, sounds, and cultural experiences that are.
To showcase the region’s highly biodiverse environment and historical wonders, we escorted delegates to some of Egypt’s most alluring tourist attractions. From the Pyramids of Giza to Mount Sinai and the Coptic Christian neighbourhood of Cairo, our specialised, local tour guides provided in-depth stories and fascinating knowledge. Our travel and security experts delivered logistics and scheduling support, secure transportation and risk management. The result? Rich and lasting memories.
Historic Outcomes: The Regional Impacts
In providing 360° event coordination, we enabled our partners to work uninterrupted and undisturbed. This allowed them to dedicate their full attention to the COP agenda, which resulted in one of the most impactful outcomes delivered since the summit’s inception. Once again, Egypt bore witness to a historic moment, adding further contribution to the future of humanity.
It was an honour for ATC and our sister company, ICE24, to be part of such a global collaboration and to play our small role in helping to support such a big outcome.
Our work at COP27 has incentivised people to prepare for next year. ATC and ICE24 are already planning event coordination for our growing network, so they can travel to the golden shores of the UAE, and attend COP28 in Dubai. If you’re looking to make a difference at next year’s event and are seeking support for your journey to the region – and beyond – please get in touch.