Sheikh Ahmed Inaugurates Landmark 32nd Edition of Arabian Travel Market 2025 in Dubai

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Dubai, UAE – April 28, 2025:

The 32nd edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) opened today at the Dubai World Trade Centre, setting new benchmarks for global tourism events with a record-breaking 2,800 exhibitors representing 166 countries. His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline & Group, officially inaugurated the event.

Held under the visionary theme ‘Global Travel: Developing Tomorrow’s Tourism Through Enhanced Connectivity’, ATM 2025 reinforces Dubai’s role as a global nexus for tourism innovation, cross-border collaboration, and strategic dialogue.

A Global Stage for Tourism’s Future

Running from 28 April to 1 May, ATM 2025 brings together over 55,000 travel professionals, investors, and decision-makers across sectors including leisure, MICE, luxury, and corporate travel. This year’s show reflects significant growth in international participation—20% rise from Asia, 15% from the Middle East, and a strong increase from both Europe and the Americas.

“Guided by the visionary leadership of the UAE, Dubai continues to rise as a premier global hub for tourism and a dynamic platform for industry transformation,” said His Highness Sheikh Ahmed during the opening. “The Arabian Travel Market’s continued success underscores Dubai’s growing influence in shaping the future of global tourism and its alignment with the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, aimed at placing Dubai among the top three cities in the world for business and specialized tourism by 2033.”

New Launches, Bold Innovation

This year’s ATM debuts IBTM@ATM, a dedicated platform catering to the booming business events sector, offering curated matchmaking and a focused conference on emerging trends in meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions.

ATM Travel Tech has expanded by over 26%, unveiling a new Start-Up and Innovation Zone featuring 21 cutting-edge companies and an immersive VR experience that reimagines the future travel landscape.

Danielle Curtis, Exhibition Director ME for Arabian Travel Market, emphasized: “From AI-powered travel to emerging entrepreneurial talent, ATM 2025 is a testament to a global industry that’s not just bouncing back — it’s reimagining its future.”

Insight-Driven Conference Programme

With over 200 expert speakers across 70 sessions, the ATM Conference has returned stronger than ever. Highlights include:

• Cassie Kozyrkov, CEO of Kozyr and former Chief Decision Scientist at Google, discussing the travel industry’s AI revolution.
• The Ministerial Summit, featuring tourism ministers from Bahrain and Lebanon alongside Trip.com’s CEO, examining infrastructure, innovation, and inclusive growth.
• Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports, addressing aviation’s transformation amid global disruption.
• Insights from the IBTM World Trends Report and a closing spotlight on India’s rising tourism power.
• The final day also hosts the much-anticipated ATM Start-Up Competition, where next-gen innovators will pitch disruptive ideas set to redefine travel as we know it.

A Legacy of Impact

Part of the larger Arabian Travel Week, ATM has, over its 30-year history, facilitated more than USD 2.5 billion in business deals, significantly boosting the Middle East’s travel and tourism economy.

Organised in partnership with Dubai World Trade Centre, ATM 2025’s strategic collaborators include the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) as Destination Partner, Emirates as Official Airline Partner, IHG Hotels & Resorts as Official Hotel Partner, and Al Rais Travel as Official DMC Partner.