Dubai, UAE: The Arabian Travel Market, which will take place from Apr 28 to May 1 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, will bring together professionals and leaders from all travel sectors and verticals including leisure, business events (MICE), luxury and corporate travel sectors.
At a press conference, RX Global, the organizers, and the event’s strategic partners: the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, Emirates, IHG Hotels & Resorts, and Al Rais Travel, unveiled plans for the upcoming edition. said ATM is where entrepreneurs and industry leaders from high-growth and emerging markets across MENA, Asia and Africa unite with professionals from the world’s most established and mature markets to drive innovation, investment and partnerships.
Securing $2.5 billion in industry deals, the event enables participants to forge global networks and discover emerging opportunities and innovations in the travel and tourism ecosystem.
ATM 2025 will showcase over 2,800 exhibiting companies with 17 percent from the Middle East and 83 percent from the rest of the world, and is set to welcome 55,000 attendees from 161 countries. The event has achieved a near 12 percent year-on-year increase in exhibitor participation, making it the largest edition to date, now spanning 14 halls.
The 32nd edition of ATM will focus on the theme: “Global Travel: Developing Tomorrow’s Tourism Through Enhanced Connectivity”, exploring how the future of tourism will be shaped by connectivity across borders, industries, and communities. The theme will be reflected across all show verticals, from the ATM Conference program and ATM Travel Tech to exclusive networking events and the diverse portfolio of global exhibitors showcased.
Danielle Curtis, Exhibition Director for the Middle East, ATM, said, “Connectivity is increasingly recognized as the driving force behind the future of travel and tourism. Tourism evolves as the world connects, and now, more than ever, collaboration among key stakeholders, including governments, airlines, travel agencies, hospitality leaders, and local communities, has become essential to shaping a thriving and more sustainable industry.”
This year’s show is expected to see notable growth in participation from key regions, including Asia, which is the fastest-growing region at ATM with a projected 20 percent year-on-year increase in exhibitors, the Middle East, which has increased by over 15 percent, Europe, up by over 12 percent and Africa and the Americas, which are growing steadily, reflecting the rising demand across the global tourism industry. Enhanced regional connectivity and stronger links with international markets play a key role.
Surrounded by the world’s fastest-growing travel markets, Dubai is the ideal location to explore the power of connectivity. Renowned for its world-leading aviation sector, a vast array of attractions, and favorable business environment, Dubai is a global center for industry leaders to collaborate, innovate, and unlock new opportunities in travel and tourism.
Issam Kazim, CEO of the Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DCTCM), said, “Dubai is proud to continue its long-term strategic collaboration with the internationally renowned Arabian Travel Market (ATM) as its host destination, highlighting our commitment to advancing Dubai’s position as one of the leading global cities for business and leisure, a goal central to the Dubai Economic Agenda, D33. The success of Dubai’s tourism sector is a testament to visionary leadership and the strength of longstanding public-private partnerships – a model that continues to propel us forward. Major events like ATM are pivotal to our tourism strategy, as we look beyond traditional tourism pathways by driving innovation, entrepreneurship, sustainability, and new economic opportunities. This year’s ATM theme resonates with our vision for sustainable growth, reflecting our physical connectivity, as well as the digital and human connections that fuel progress in our industry.”
