Visitor registrations double for...

ATM on track to welcome record 55,000 attendees

Organisers say the 2025 edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), which takes place at Dubai World Trade Centre in the UAE from 28 April to 1 May, has seen a 104% increase in registrations compared to the same period last year.

The event expects to attract a record 55,000 attendees, beating the 47,000 from 2024. ATM will showcase more than 2,800 companies, representing more than 160 global destinations.

International visitors account for the majority of registrations (52%) with the remainder coming from the UAE and GCC. The top source markets are the UAE, India, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the UK.

Danielle Curtis, Exhibition Director ME at ATM said this year’s edition is expected to see "notable growth" in participation from key regions, reflecting demand from across the global tourism industry.

“Increased international attendance strengthens the global profile of ATM, providing a vital boost to the local economy and driving revenue in sectors such as hospitality, retail, and travel,” added Curtis.

Now in its 32nd year, ATM is the leading international travel and tourism event in the Middle East.

The 2025 edition has the theme ‘Global Travel: Developing Tomorrow’s Tourism Through Enhanced Connectivity’, and will focus on how new technology is affecting the industry.

There will also be a dedicated business events zone at this year’s show. A partnership with business event BTM, the IBTM@ATM Zone recognises the growth in the business events sector, which is predicted to reach US$2.5 trillion by 2035, according to Allied Market Research.

More than 7,000 attendees from last year’s ATM expressed an interest in such content.

For more information, visit hub.wtm.com; to arrange a meeting with Connecting Travel at our ATM 2025 stand, email nadine.bridi@connectingtravel.com

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