Hamdan bin Mohammed tours Arabian Travel Market, says Dubai will shape future of tourism

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister, visited the 33rd Arabian Travel Market (ATM) on Monday. The exhibition, which runs until September 17, at Dubai World Trade Centre, brings together 1,405 organizations, institutions, and companies from the UAE and around the world.

During his tour, Sheikh Hamdan inspected various exhibits and learned about the latest trends shaping the global travel and tourism industry. He described the event as a global platform that brings together leaders and experts from the sector, stating that Dubai will continue to be the destination and meeting point for shaping the future of the industry.

The 33rd edition of ATM is themed "Travel 2040: Driving New Frontiers Through Innovation and Technology," focusing on changes like artificial intelligence, digital transformation, smart mobility, and evolving traveler expectations. The exhibition features sessions on aviation, hospitality, sustainability, investment, luxury travel, accessibility, and destination resilience.

It also includes a dedicated ATM Travel Tech exhibition and a Tech & Innovation Hub showcasing advancements in AI, robotics, immersive technologies, fintech, and smart mobility. The annual gathering helps Dubai strengthen relationships with international tourism partners, explore opportunities in established and emerging markets, and showcase its evolving tourism industry to the global travel trade.