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ATM to spotlight sports tourism opportunities, as research shows fans spend twice as much as regular travellers

News Desk 27/01/2026

Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026, which takes place at the Dubai World Trade Centre on 4-7 May, will showcase the importance of sports tourism, as new research reveals that sports event-driven travellers – defined as people who travel overnight to attend live sporting event – spend

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ATM unveils groundbreaking 2026 conference programme, setting a new benchmark for strategic insight across global travel and tourism

News Desk 07/01/2026

Arabian Travel Market (ATM) has unveiled its extensive conference programme for ATM 2026, outlining a multi-stage agenda which will shape the future of the global travel and tourism industry.   ATM 2026, which will take place from May 4 to 7 at Dubai World Trade Centre, will host a conference programme featuring actionable insights, data-driven […]

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ATM outlines why luxury hospitality leaders view personalisation as key to revenue growth

PR News Desk 22/07/2025

Personalisation is emerging as a growing trend in travel and tourism, particularly within the luxury segment, as travellers increasingly seek experiences tailored to their individual preferences and lifestyles. At Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025, senior executives from leading hotel groups, including Minor Hotels, Fairmont and Marriott, examined the rising influence of

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Club Escapade the 2025 winner of the ATM Start-Up Pitch Battle

PR News Desk 01/05/2025

Club Escapade has won the 2025 edition of the ATM Start-up Pitch Battle, which was held in association with Intelak, overcoming stiff competition from some of the region’s leading travel innovators and disruptors. This year’s competition received entries from 40 travel start-ups, including finalists ChatDMC, Penguinpass, SparkleHaze (Woohoo), TravStack, and

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ATM on track for record attendance as visitor registrations double year-on-year

PR News Desk 03/04/2025

With three weeks remaining until Arabian Travel Market (ATM), the event is on course to attract a record number of high value visitors, with registrations up 104% compared to the same time last year, reinforcing its position as an essential platform for travel trade professionals around the world. International markets account for a substantial 52% […]

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India expands its presence at ATM as nation’s outbound tourism market is projected to reach USD55bn by 2034

PR News Desk 25/03/2025

India’s tourism industry is experiencing notable growth, fuelled by rising disposable incomes, a widening middle class and improved global connectivity. Reflecting the country’s growing influence in international travel and hospitality, India’s inbound and outbound offerings will be in focus during the forthcoming edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), which takes place

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Final call for entries: ATM Start-Up Pitch Battle seeks the region’s top travel innovators

PR News Desk 12/03/2025

Providing a platform for the regional entrepreneurs who will shape the future of travel, Arabian Travel Market (ATM) will host the ATM Start-Up Pitch Battle in association with Intelak during the show’s upcoming edition. Taking place on 1 May at ATM’s Future Stage, the competition invites startups to present their innovative and industry-changing business pitches […]

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ATM research reveals more must be done to meet UN tourism-related sustainability goals

PR News Desk 21/11/2024

An exclusive whitepaper produced for Arabian Travel Market (ATM) by Digital Tourism Think Tank (DTTT) has highlighted that only 15% of UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to tourism are on track to be achieved by 2030 according to the body, underscoring the need for more action to be taken across the sector. Based on […]