Organized every year in Dubai, Arabian Travel Market 2025 is a travel and tourism event meant to provide a platform for inbound and outbound tourism professionals in the region. It gives information on destinations, accommodation and aviation.
Next year, ATM 2025 is going to underscore the pivotal role of connectivity in shaping the future of tourism. The annual event is set to help participants explore the latest trends and innovations as the global travel and tourism sector continuous to note unprecedented expansion.
Arabian Travel Market 2025 for cross-border collaboration
The travel and tourism sectors are expected to reach a staggering $11 trillion in global economic contribution in 2024. This represents 348 million jobs and the industry is likely to employ 449 million people globally in the next decade.
Dubai is certainly at the forefront of this tourism boom. In July 2024, the Dubai Media Office (DMO) reported that the city had recorded 9.31 million international overnight visitors in the first half of the year – representing a 9% increase from the same period in 2023.
Arabian Travel Market enables diverse perspectives to come together, fostering a rich cross-border collaboration and innovation environment. Each year, the event highlights specific aspects of travel that are going to shape the sector’s future.
International and regional experts attend the exhibition. ATM 2024 received more than 47,000 participants from over 161 countries, playing the role of a portal to global travel and tourism. It represented a 17.7% year-on-year increase from the previous edition.
Dubai’s continued appeal as a global travel destination
Dubai’s notable tourism performance is driven by several key government strategies that aim to position the city as one of the top urban economies and a global destination for business and leisure. The leadership seek to double the size of Dubai economy over the next decade.
The rise in visitors can be easily attributed to Dubai’s appeal as a global travel destination, driven by its attractions, hospitality industry and its track record for building global collaborative partnerships. Overall, the UAE is prominent for its smart city development.
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