Arabian Travel Market has officially announced revised dates for its 2026 edition, with the event now scheduled to take place from September 14–17, 2026, at Dubai World Trade Centre. The move comes after extensive consultations with exhibitors, buyers and industry stakeholders aimed at maximising participation and business opportunities across the global travel trade.
Organised by RX Global, the 33rd edition of ATM will continue to serve as one of the leading global platforms connecting destinations, airlines, hospitality brands, travel technology companies and tourism professionals from across the international travel ecosystem.
Danielle Curtis, Regional Portfolio Director – UAE, RX Global, said the revised dates reflect ongoing dialogue with industry partners and stakeholders. She noted that the priority remains to ensure ATM delivers a strong platform for networking, partnerships and business growth for the global travel community.
Curtis also acknowledged the support of strategic partners including Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, IHG Hotels & Resorts and Al Rais Travel in enabling the revised schedule.
ATM 2026 will be held under the theme “Travel 2040: Driving New Frontiers Through Innovation and Technology,” focusing on emerging trends and innovations shaping the future of travel and tourism. The event will feature ATM Travel Tech alongside the Tech & Innovation Zone, spotlighting developments in artificial intelligence, immersive experiences, smart mobility, fintech, robotics and sustainable travel solutions.
The conference programme will include sessions across the Global Stage, Future Stage and Experience Hub, bringing together tourism leaders, researchers and technology experts to discuss destination resilience, aviation innovation, traveller experience, digital transformation and sustainable growth strategies.
Among the confirmed contributors are Tourism Economics, an Oxford Economics company, which will present “ATM Annual Trends Report: Middle East Momentum & Market Shifts,” and Euromonitor International’s Stephen Dutton, who will lead a session titled “The State of Travel: Inflation, Polycrisis & the New Travel Reality.”
The Future Stage, hosted by BBC travel and technology broadcaster Nick Kwek, will include presentations by Dragon Trail International and Videc focusing on the Chinese tourism market, travel investment and technology-led growth opportunities.
Meanwhile, the Experience Hub will feature workshops and peer-to-peer discussions, including a leadership-focused session by Rana Nawas and an ICCA-led event exploring the Middle East’s collaborative vision for the future of global business events.
With registrations now live, ATM 2026 is expected to attract thousands of exhibitors, buyers and travel professionals from around the world, further reinforcing Dubai’s position as a major global hub for tourism dialogue, collaboration and innovation.