With just three weeks until Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025, the event is on track to welcome an unprecedented number of high-value visitors.
Registrations have surged by 104% compared to the same period last year, reinforcing ATM’s status as a vital platform for global travel trade professionals.
International attendees account for 52% of total registrations, reflecting ATM’s global influence, while UAE and GCC visitors make up 48%. Danielle Curtis, Exhibition Director ME, Arabian Travel Market, emphasized the event’s significance in driving economic growth.
“Increased international attendance strengthens ATM’s global profile, providing a vital boost to the local economy and driving revenue in sectors such as hospitality, retail, and travel,”
she said.
Top registered countries for ATM 2025 include the UAE, India, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the UK, with India standing out due to its robust outbound travel market and expanding aviation sector. Last year’s edition saw remarkable visitor growth from Africa (51%), the Asia Pacific (53%), Europe (40%), and the Middle East (26%), a trend expected to continue in 2025. Within the GCC, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait experienced notable increases of 48%, 40%, 39%, 28%, and 37%, respectively.
ATM 2025 anticipates over 55,000 attendees, including 37,000 visitors and more than 7,000 distinguished buyers. The event will feature over 2,800 companies from 161 global destinations. This year’s theme, “Global Travel: Developing Tomorrow’s Tourism Through Enhanced Connectivity,” will highlight industry-wide collaboration and the role of connectivity in shaping tourism’s future.
A 23% growth in ATM Travel Tech underscores the sector’s expansion, attracting decision-makers and industry leaders from Booking.com, TripAdvisor, dnata Travel Group, Agoda, and Skyscanner. New additions include the Start-up and Innovation Zone, featuring an immersive VR experience to showcase emerging travel technologies and innovations.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
