Elevate hosts 3-day virtual tourism forum for UAE travel trade

Dubai-based travel and tourism company Elevate is hosting a virtual tourism forum, Engage by Elevate, from 2 to 4 June 2026.

More than 250 travel professionals, including travel agents, tour operators, hoteliers and tourism representatives, are taking part in the event. Key participants include local tourism boards from Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah, while the headline sponsor is Wynn Al Marjan Island.

The company’s Dubai headquarters in Al Khayat Avenue, Al Quoz, is the event’s primary base, with buyers from global markets joining virtually. Elevate’s tourism hub features dedicated private meetings for in-person attendees, while a technical team will be on-site to provide support for online participants. Attendees are advised to review daily agendas regularly, as meeting slots will close 48 hours prior to the event.

Registrations must also be completed using company emails. Although companies can register multiple participants, only one representative may attend the event in-person. Additional meeting requests can be managed via an online dashboard upon completion of registration.

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The forum examines tourism trends in the UAE and wider Middle East, alongside opportunities for growth during the fourth quarter of 2026. Discussions will also focus on attracting more international visitors and supporting tourism recovery across the region.

The event comes as tourism stakeholders across the region assess the impact of the Iran war and look ahead to demand trends for the remainder of 2026.

The forum also precedes the Arabian Travel Market, scheduled from 14 to 17 September 2026 for its 33rd edition.The exhibition was originally set for May 2026, but was pushed back due to ongoing regional tensions. 

Recently, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) also hosted recovery talks for Middle East tourism aboard the Crystal Serenity as the ship passed through Egypt. The four-day event brought together representatives, including policymakers, investors and former heads of state. 

For more information, visit engagebyelevate.com