The 32nd edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025 officially opened on 28 April at the Dubai World Trade Centre, bringing together more than 2,800 exhibitors and over 55,000 travel professionals from 166 countries. With 67% of exhibitors coming from international markets, ATM further strengthened its position as a major global tourism platform. Held under the theme “Global Travel: Developing Tomorrow’s Tourism Through Enhanced Connectivity,” ATM 2025 explored how cross-border, cross-industry, and community collaboration could build a more sustainable and inclusive travel sector. This year’s expanded edition introduced additional halls and three dynamic content stages—the Global Stage, Future Stage, and Business Events Stage—featuring insights from over 200 expert speakers.
Major highlights included the launch of IBTM@ATM, a new business events zone, and the significantly expanded ATM Travel Tech section, which showcased emerging technologies shaping the future of travel and hospitality. Asia led regional growth with a 20% increase in exhibitor numbers, while India’s participation surged by 30%, supported by state tourism boards and airline partners. Thought leaders such as Cassie Kozyrkov, AI expert and former Google Chief Decision Scientist, were among the top speakers. Strategic partners for ATM 2025 included the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), Emirates, IHG Hotels & Resorts, and Al Rais Travel. As ATM 2025 progressed through the week, it delivered groundbreaking discussions, rich networking opportunities, and a compelling vision for the future of the global tourism industry.
