Arabian Travel Market 2026 will now take place from September 14 to 17 at Dubai World Trade Centre after organisers revised the schedule following consultations with exhibitors and travel industry stakeholders.
The event organiser, RX Global, said the date change was made to improve participation and engagement for exhibitors, buyers and visitors attending the annual travel and tourism exhibition.
Date change
Danielle Curtis, Regional Portfolio Director – UAE at RX Global, said the revised dates followed discussions with industry partners.
“We have been listening and working closely with our exhibitors, partners and stakeholders from across the global travel industry, and the decision to move Arabian Travel Market 2026 to 14–17 September reflects that ongoing dialogue and collaboration.”
She added: “Our priority is always to ensure that ATM delivers the strongest possible platform for business, networking and partnership opportunities for the international travel community.”
Curtis also thanked strategic partners including Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, IHG and Al Rais Travel for supporting the revised schedule.
Event theme
Now in its 33rd edition, Arabian Travel Market connects destinations, airlines, hotels, travel technology companies and tourism professionals from around the world.
ATM 2026 will be held under the theme “Travel 2040: Driving New Frontiers Through Innovation and Technology”, focusing on trends and technologies shaping the future of travel.
The event will also feature ATM Travel Tech and a Tech & Innovation Zone showcasing developments in artificial intelligence, smart mobility, robotics, fintech and sustainable travel solutions.
Conference sessions
The conference programme will include discussions on tourism trends, aviation innovation, digital transformation and sustainable growth in the travel sector.
Confirmed speakers include representatives from Tourism Economics, an Oxford Economics company, and Euromonitor. Sessions on the Future Stage will also cover the Chinese tourism market, travel technology investment and workforce development.
The Experience Hub will host workshops and industry discussions, while ICCA will organise a business events session focused on regional collaboration in the meetings and events sector. Organisers expect thousands of exhibitors and travel professionals to attend the Dubai event following the revised September dates.
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