Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025 has announced a 41 per cent spike in Indian participation, with a 27 per cent increase in Asian presence
Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025, the Middle East’s biggest and most influential tourism event, is gearing up for its most ambitious chapter yet. As Dubai welcomes thousands of global participants from April 28 to May 1, this 32nd edition promises unmatched opportunities for high-level networking, industry-shaping discussions and groundbreaking collaborations.
With a remarkable 27 per cent surge in Asian participation and a staggering 41 per cent increase from India alone, ATM 2025 reflects the powerful resurgence of global travel and tourism. This growth is fuelled by enhanced regional connectivity, new air routes and stronger cross-border partnerships, setting the stage for a record-breaking showcase of destinations, innovations and investment opportunities. Several Asian destinations, including Japan, Macao, the Maldives, South Korea, Thailand, the Philippines, China, Cambodia, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, are playing a significant role in this growth. The Indian Ministry of Tourism and leading airline carriers are also contributing to Asia's expanded presence. The Middle East and Europe have also seen increased participation at ATM, with growth rates of 17 per cent and 12 per cent, respectively. This growth is fuelled by strategic investments and the development of large-scale tourism projects in the Middle East and Europe's focus on cultural diversity and sustainable tourism. Participation from Africa and the Americas is also up, indicating a broad-based recovery and expansion of the global travel industry. Alongside hundreds of tourism organisations, big regional players are set to make their mark, reinforcing ATM’s position as the ultimate gateway to Middle Eastern and global tourism markets. Over 55,000 attendees are expected at ATM 2025, of which 37,000 are expected to be visitors, including more than 7,000 buyers. The event will serve as a platform to showcase more than 2,800 companies, representing an extensive array of over 161 global destinations.