Kuala lumpur: RX has announced that Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 will now take place from 14-17 September 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), following extensive consultation with exhibitors and industry stakeholders, reflecting ATM’s commitment to listening to the needs of the global tourism industry.
According to Emirates News Agency, Danielle Curtis, Regional Portfolio Director – UAE, RX Global, emphasized the importance of ongoing dialogue and collaboration with exhibitors, partners, and stakeholders across the global travel industry. Curtis stated that the decision to move Arabian Travel Market 2026 to September was made to ensure the event delivers a robust platform for business, networking, and partnership opportunities. The new dates aim to maximize participation and engagement for exhibitors, buyers, and visitors worldwide.
Curtis extended gratitude to strategic partners, including Dubai World Trade Centre, the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, IHG, and Al Rais Travel, for their support in facilitating the revised dates. The commitment remains to deliver a world-class event that supports the growth and evolution of the global travel and tourism industry.
Now in its 33rd edition, Arabian Travel Market acts as a crucial global platform connecting destinations, travel suppliers, hospitality brands, airlines, technology providers, and industry professionals within the travel ecosystem. ATM 2026 will continue under the theme ‘Travel 2040: Driving New Frontiers Through Innovation and Technology’, focusing on trends, technologies, and innovations shaping the future of global travel.
The event will feature ATM Travel Tech, a dedicated co-located show spotlighting the rapidly evolving travel technology sector, alongside the Tech and Innovation Zone. This immersive hub will showcase developments in AI, immersive experiences, smart mobility, fintech, robotics, and sustainable travel solutions.
The ATM conference programme includes the Global Stage, Future Stage, and Experience Hub, which will convene key tourism leaders and experts to explore evolving challenges and opportunities in international tourism. Sessions will focus on destination resilience, traveller experience, aviation innovation, digital transformation, and sustainable long-term growth strategies.
The programme will feature leading global research organizations and technology specialists providing data-driven insights into the future of travel. Confirmed contributors on the Global Stage include Tourism Economics, an Oxford Economics company, which will deliver the session “ATM Annual Trends Report: Middle East Momentum and Market Shifts”.
ATM 2026 is anticipated to attract thousands of travel professionals and exhibitors from around the world, emphasizing Dubai’s role as a global platform for tourism industry dialogue, collaboration, and innovation.