The 33rd Arabian Travel Market (ATM), originally slated for 4–7 May 2026, has been rescheduled to 17-20 August 2026. The event will still take place at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
The move comes amid ongoing disruption to global travel, as the US–Israeli conflict with Iran continues to impact Middle East airspace and aviation flows. Organisers say the decision reflects a broader industry shift toward prioritising safety and operational certainty.
“The safety and well-being of our customers, partners and colleagues remains our highest priority, and the decision to reschedule ATM 2026 to August reflects our commitment to ensuring that everyone can participate at this important industry gathering. We look forward to welcoming the international travel community back to Dubai later this year,” said Danielle Curtis, exhibition director ME, ATM.
An 18 March statement from ATM added that the new dates would “give the global travel and tourism community greater confidence and flexibility to attend”.
The annual event attracts over 55,000 travel professionals from 166 countries.
Organising team RX has said it would support all participants and work closely with exhibitors, partners and stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition to the new dates.
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