ATM to begin from May 9

Visitor from more than 100 countries to take part in the  trade event. Danielle Curtis, Exhibition Director,
ME-ATM, shares more details with TRAVTALK.

Shehara Rizly

Could you share with us the theme, dates for Arabian Travel Market (ATM) this year?

Now in its 29th year, the upcoming edition of ATM will take place live and in-person at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from Monday 9 to Thursday 12, May 2022. ATM Virtual will be held a week later, from Tuesday 17 to Wednesday 18, May 2022. In line with ATM 2022’s theme, ‘The future of international travel and tourism’, this year’s show will shine a spotlight on the growth trajectory of our industry, as travel and tourism professionals the world over focus on the challenges and the opportunities that can be seized to move forward.

How many countries will take part this year?

Last year, ATM witnessed attendees from over 110 countries. As travel restrictions ease, we look forward to welcoming even more nations to our show floor from May 9.

What are the new countries that will be participating this year?

This year, we cannot wait to reunite with visitors from Austria, France, Iceland, Oman, Qatar, Portugal, Switzerland and the United States.

Can you share the objectives and expectations?

ATM 2022 aims to capitalise on the ever-improving international travel landscape by welcoming visitors and exhibitors from around the world to reconnect in Dubai.