The Middle East crisis has not only been causing rampant flight cancellations in the region. These disruptions have also caused the rescheduling of Arabian Travel Market 2026(ATM 2026) to August. Originally scheduled to be hosted by Dubai from 4-7 May 2026, the 33rd edition of ATM has been postponed as the region continues to navigate a rough patch.
The purpose of this rescheduling is to bring the global travel and tourism community greater confidence and flexibility to attend the key event. Just like its earlier versions, Arabian Travel Market 2026 is going to connect destinations, suppliers, hospitality brands, airlines, industry professionals and more from across the ecosystem.
Let the rescheduling of ATM 2026 not disturb you. There is no reason to panic. Arabian Travel Market has simply been postponed to a couple of months later to prioritise the safety of all attendees. Dubai is going to host the gathering like before, thoroughly prepared to shine not as a rising star but as the brightest star there is.
When is Arabian Travel Market (ATM 2026)?
Update your calendars. The 2026 edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) has been postponed from 4-7 May to 17-20 August 2026. The venue remains the same, but the dates are changed, mainly to prioritise the safety of all attendees.
Last year, more than 55,000 people attended ATM 2025, featuring attendance from 166 countries. 2,800+ exhibitors could also be seen. In 2026, tens of thousands of people are expected to attend the key event, despite the current disruptions in the Middle East. Tickets can be bought on the official platform.
What to Expect at Arabian Travel Market 2026?
The upcoming Arabian Travel Market (ATM 2026) is going to put a lot of emphasis on the rising Middle East outbound travel expenses. In fact, it is expected that the overseas travel spend by residents in different Middle Eastern countries is going to increase by 6% per year until the end of 2030, up to a sizeable US$60 billion.
But that’s not all. Sports tourism is also going to be in the limelight at ATM 2026. Before the Middle East crisis erupted, it had been expected that the global sports tourism markets is going to cross US$2 trillion. Dubai is definitely one of the key players in this sector as the UAE Emirate continues to host some of the biggest tournaments, concerts and other key events.
That’s not all. The upcoming Arabian Travel Market 2026 is expected to host exhibitors from different parts of the globe, such as Egyptian Tourism Authority and Rixos Premium Seagate Hotel from Egypt, Visit Morocco and myriad of project partners from Morocco, Mercan DMC and Bursa Culture & Tourism Promotion Union from Turkey, and China Cultural Centre in UAE and The Garden Hotel Company Ltd Guangzhou from China. Basically, call it a complete package.
Let the recent rescheduling of Arabian Travel Market (ATM 2026) not become a source of concern for you. This key event in Dubai has been rightfully postponed to bring people more confidence to attend and ensure their safety. From Middle East outbound travel spend to the rising focus on sports tourism, there are going to be a lot of important topics up for discussion from 17-20 August 2026. Mark your calendars.
