{
  "id": 6854828,
  "title": "Arabian Travel Market at 33: From Dubai attractions to the global tourism trends that shaped travel",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/arabian-travel-market-at-33-from-dubai-attractions-to-the-global",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-12T03:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/business/arabian-travel-market-at-33-from-dubai-attractions-to-the-global-tourism-trends-that-shaped-travel-1.500671300"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dubai is preparing for the 33rd Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in 2026, with optimism surrounding a resurgence in tourism. The city saw 19.6 million international visitors in 2025, with a peak of around 2 million in December alone. ATM's return is expected to capitalize on Dubai's long-term tourism strategy, its robust global connectivity, and its strong public-private partnerships.\n\nATM, which began in 1994 with 52 nations, 300 exhibitors, and 7,000 trade visitors, has grown exponentially. Now, it facilitates $2.5 billion in industry deals and draws thousands of exhibitors and travel trade visitors from around the world through live and virtual events.\n\nSheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, then Crown Prince of Dubai and UAE Minister of Defence, inaugurated the first ATM exhibition at Dubai World Trade Centre in 1994. Over the years, the event has continued to expand, reflecting Dubai's growing role in global tourism.\n\nThroughout the years, ATM has showcased various aspects of the travel industry, from cutting-edge technology and sustainable travel solutions to virtual reality and digital platforms. In 2019, over 2,500 exhibiting companies and 40,000 industry professionals participated in the 26th edition of ATM, with 65 national pavilions and 100 new exhibitors making their debut.\n\nThe travel industry's resilience was evident in 2022, when in-person gatherings resumed. In 2023, ATM facilitated a record-breaking $2.5 billion in industry deals, underscoring its continued significance in the global travel trade. As Dubai continues to recover, the city's visitor boom clears the way for the expansion of Dubai World Trade Centre, where ATM is set to take place in September 2026.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Dubai is gearing up for Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 with confidence in a tourism rebound. The emirate welcomed 19.6 million international visitors in 2025, with December recording a monthly high of about 2 million visitors. As ATM returns for its 33rd edition, Dubai is banking on its long-term tourism strategy, global connectivity and strong public-private partnerships to navigate…",
  "key_points": [
    "33rd Arabian Travel Market (ATM) set for 2026 in Dubai",
    "Dubai attracted 19.6 million international visitors in 2025",
    "ATM grew from 52 nations, 300 exhibitors in 1994 to $2.5B deals"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The upcoming Arabian Travel Market in Dubai signals the city's strengthened position in global tourism, leveraging its connectivity and partnerships to capitalize on the industry's resurgence and growth.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}