ATM establishes itself as a key event on global tourism calendar: Hamdan

Dubai Crown Prince says that this year’s Arabian Travel Market once again reflects the UAE’s role in bridging global markets and shaping the future of global travel

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He was accompanied by Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group.

Speaking on the occasion, Sheikh Hamdan said that the vision and directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, have laid a solid foundation for strengthening the UAE's status as a global hub for shaping the future, driving innovation, and forging partnerships that fuel sustainable growth across vital sectors.

During the visit, Sheikh Hamdan was briefed on the highlights of the 2025 edition of ATM, which opened yesterday at the Dubai World Trade Centre and runs until May 1, 2025. A leading global event for the travel and tourism industry, this year's ATM has attracted about 2,800 exhibitors from 161 countries.

"The Arabian Travel Market has firmly established itself as a key event on the global tourism calendar. This year's ATM once again reflects the UAE's role in bridging global markets and shaping the future of global travel. The exhibitions and conferences sector is a vital engine of the UAE's economy. It plays a crucial role in attracting investment, enabling knowledge exchange, and creating high-value opportunities across a wide range of industries," said Sheikh Hamdan.