Dubai gears up for ATM 2025 as travel tech market soars to $10.7 billion
Event to spotlight AI, blockchain, and smart travel at Future Stage
DUBAI: Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025 is set to bring global tourism and technology leaders together at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from 28 April to 1 May.
The 32nd edition will focus on how enhanced connectivity is shaping the future of travel.
With the worldwide travel technology market valued at $10.7 billion, the sector is witnessing rapid growth, projected to reach $18.6 billion by 2033, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.05%. Reflecting this momentum, ATM 2025’s Travel Tech exhibition has seen a 25% rise in exhibitors and a 22% increase in dedicated exhibition space.
Technology at the forefront
ATM 2025’s Future Stage will serve as a platform for industry leaders and tech experts to explore the latest advancements in analytics, machine learning, workplace collaboration, blockchain, and augmented reality. These innovations are set to redefine tourism, offering seamless, hyper-personalised experiences to travellers worldwide.
Among the key sessions are:
- ‘Generational Trends Influencing Hyper-personalisation in Luxury’
- ‘Travel Technology: Get Ahead or Get Left Behind’
- ‘AI: Everywhere All At Once’
- ‘Data-Driven Travel: The Next Frontier of Destination Transformations’
Danielle Curtis, Exhibition Director ME, Arabian Travel Market, said: “ATM Travel Tech brings together the best minds in travel and tourism, providing an unmatched forum for discovery, debate, and deal-making. Connectivity and integration remain crucial to the industry’s growth, and ATM 2025 will place these at centre stage.”
Regional and global impact
The Middle East and Africa (MEA) travel tech market faces strong competition from Asia-Pacific nations, but the UAE and Saudi Arabia are rapidly adapting to consumer demand. Dubai, with its Smart Dubai strategy, continues to lead in smart travel, transport, and AI-driven urban planning, making it a fitting host city for ATM Travel Tech.
“Dubai’s innovation-driven approach is raising aspirations globally,” Curtis noted. “The city’s commitment to smart travel solutions makes it the perfect hub for industry leaders to exchange insights and shape the future of tourism.”
Top exhibitors and partners
ATM 2025 will showcase cutting-edge technologies, mobile applications, and contactless solutions, with major industry players participating. Exhibitors include Amadeus, Huawei, Sabre, Expedia, Travelport, Dida Travel, Hotelbeds, WebBeds, and Moonline Travel.
In addition to the exhibition, ATM will feature an extensive conference programme across its Global, Future, and new Business Events stages. Experts from leisure, luxury, corporate, and MICE travel sectors will discuss the latest trends shaping the industry.
ATM 2025 is held in collaboration with Dubai World Trade Centre and strategic partners, including Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), Emirates, IHG Hotels & Resorts, and Al Rais Travel.