Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 will take place from 14–17 September 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre after organisers revised the event schedule following consultations with exhibitors and industry partners.
RX said the date change aims to maximise participation, networking opportunities and business engagement for travel professionals attending one of the Middle East’s largest tourism industry events. The exhibition is expected to attract thousands of exhibitors, buyers and tourism leaders from around the world.
Danielle Curtis, Regional Portfolio Director – UAE, RX Global, said: “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.
“Our priority is always to ensure that ATM delivers the strongest possible platform for business, networking and partnership opportunities for the international travel community. Following industry feedback, we are pleased that these new dates will allow exhibitors, buyers and visitors from around the world to maximise their participation and engagement at the event.
“We would like to thank our strategic partners, including Dubai World Trade Centre, the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, IHG and Al Rais Travel, for their continued collaboration and support in making these revised dates possible. Together, we remain committed to delivering a world-class event that supports the continued growth and evolution of the global travel and tourism industry.”
Now in its 33rd edition, Arabian Travel Market remains a major platform connecting destinations, airlines, hotels, travel technology companies and tourism professionals across the global travel sector.
ATM 2026 will continue under the theme “Travel 2040: Driving New Frontiers Through Innovation and Technology,” focusing on emerging technologies and long-term trends shaping international tourism.
The event will again feature ATM Travel Tech and the Tech & Innovation Zone, which will showcase developments in artificial intelligence, immersive travel experiences, smart mobility, fintech, robotics and sustainable tourism solutions.
The conference programme will include sessions on destination resilience, aviation innovation, digital transformation and long-term tourism growth strategies. Organisers confirmed that the Global Stage, Future Stage and Experience Hub will host tourism executives, researchers and technology specialists throughout the four-day event.
Tourism Economics, an Oxford Economics company, will present the session “ATM Annual Trends Report: Middle East Momentum & Market Shifts,” while Euromonitor’s Stephen Dutton will lead “The State of Travel: Inflation, Polycrisis & the New Travel Reality.”
The Future Stage, hosted by BBC travel and technology broadcaster Nick Kwek, will include sessions from Dragon Trail and Videc examining Chinese outbound tourism recovery, travel technology investment and industry consolidation trends.
The Experience Hub will also feature workshops and peer-to-peer discussions, including a session by corporate strategist and podcast host Rana Nawas titled “The Modern Leader and Future of Workforce.”
Organisers said the revised September schedule highlights Dubai’s growing role as a global centre for tourism industry collaboration, innovation and international business events.
