Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026, organised by RX Global, will now take place from September 14-17, 2026, at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The revised dates were announced following consultations with exhibitors, buyers, and tourism stakeholders from around the world, with the objective of maximising participation and enhancing business opportunities across the event.
According to World Travel Market Portfolio, the change reflects ATM’s ongoing commitment to meeting the evolving needs of the global travel and tourism industry. The revised schedule is expected to provide greater opportunities for exhibitors, visitors, and buyers to engage in networking, partnership-building, and commercial discussions throughout the four-day exhibition.
Now in its 33rd edition, Arabian Travel Market continues to serve as one of the world’s leading platforms for destinations, airlines, hospitality companies, travel technology providers, tourism boards, and industry professionals. The event has established itself as a key meeting point for the international travel community, facilitating business growth and industry collaboration.
ATM 2026 will be held under the theme “Travel 2040: Driving New Frontiers Through Innovation and Technology,” focusing on emerging trends and technological advancements that are expected to shape the future of global tourism.
A key feature of the event will be ATM Travel Tech and the dedicated Tech & Innovation Zone, which will showcase developments in artificial intelligence, immersive technologies, robotics, fintech, smart mobility, and sustainable travel solutions. These platforms will highlight how innovation is transforming traveller experiences and business operations across the tourism sector.
The event’s conference programme will include sessions across the Global Stage, Future Stage, and Experience Hub, bringing together tourism leaders, technology experts, strategists, and research organisations to discuss the future of the industry.
Confirmed contributors include representatives from Tourism Economics, an Oxford Economics company, Euromonitor, Dragon Trail, Videc, as well as travel and technology broadcaster Nick Kwek and corporate strategist Rana Nawas. The programme will also feature ICCA-led discussions focused on the future of collaboration within the global business events sector.
With participation expected from thousands of exhibitors and travel professionals worldwide, ATM 2026 is set to further strengthen Dubai’s position as a leading global destination for tourism dialogue, innovation, and international business networking.
