(Menafn- Mid-East Info) ATM Travels Report 2025 predicts that the Arabian travel market will be developed in collaboration with tourism economics, with travel spending in the Middle East to rise by 50% by 2030. Dubai, United Arab Emirates: A new report compiled by Tourism Economics on behalf of the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in June 2025, predicts that by 2030, total tourism spending in the Middle East would be 50% higher than in 2024, generating approximately USD 35 billion in expenditures. The ATM Travel Trend Report 2025 unveils insights into trends and transformations that redefine the travel sector in the Middle East and around the world, including a surge in business trips, the growth of the luxury segment, and the boom in sports tourism in the region. The report highlights exceptional growth in Middle East travel spending, and is projected to exceed 54% this year in 2019, with annual growth rates exceeding 7% from 2025 to 2030. Daniel Curtis, ME, exhibit director for the Arabian Travel Market, said: This is an important factor driving this momentum. “It highlights the Middle East's strong position in global tourism, so inbound travel from outside the region is projected to be business trips that will increase by 13% per year and surge at 9% per year. The European sauce market accounts for 50% of all leisure trips to the Middle East, with India and the UK being the top two international leisure sauce markets. China is also a key market, ranked third in leisure spending, which is expected to increase by 130% by 2030. Additionally, nights of tourism by visitors from Asia Pacific and Africa are expected to increase by more than 100% between now and 2030. The region's four largest airlines (Emirates, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways and Saudia) have placed orders of 780 aircraft with Boeing and Airbus, representing major expansions to existing fleets. This important investment highlights the strategic focus of becoming the region's global aviation hub and meeting the growing demand for passengers over the next decade. The rise as a global hub for business events in the Middle East is another important highlight of the report, saying spending on Middle East business trips will grow 1.5 times faster than the global average to 2030. The sector plays an important role in enhancing the region's reputation in hosting major events. It is expected to experience the second fastest business trip growth rate in all global regions, highlighting an increased likelihood of combining business and leisure travel, or “Blaishure.” Curtis commented: “ATM” In 2025, we recognized the industry's hunger for travel technology innovation and the growing demand for business travel across the region. In response, we launched two dynamic new zones: IBTM@ATM and the Innovation Zone. The region has also witnessed the unprecedented growth of luxury and lifestyle tourism, attracting a new generation of high-net travelers who were attracted to exceptional Middle Eastern hospitality, curated experiences and premium cultural events. According to the report, global spending on luxury leisure hospitality has been 3,900 by 2028 It is expected to continue to grow actively, over USD 2020. Of the over 170 luxury hotel properties in the Middle East, nearly 100 are located in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, with 22 currently in development. With several luxurious facilities in the pipeline between Saudi Arabia's Giga Projects, the region will continue to serve as a favourable destination for luxury and leisure travelers. Following in the footsteps of the Qatar 2022 World Cup and Dubai Expo 2020, the Middle East region has a proven track record for successful high-profile entertainment and sporting events. According to the ATM Travels Trends report, a strong appetite for sports tourism in the region will lead to a potential growth rate of 63% over the next few years, with the 2034 FIFA World Cup in Saudi Arabia going to continue this momentum. According to the report, golf, motorsports, soccer, cycling and esports all benefiting from increased visibility and investment in the region. This surge in sporting and entertainment events has greatly increased the travel industry, fostering increased demand for hotel stays, flights and related services, and creating ripple effects that support wider tourism growth. ATM is an annual international travel and tourism event in Dubai. It plays an important role in shaping the future of global travel. The 2025 edition, held at the Dubai World Trade Centre, welcomed over 55,000 industry experts from 166 countries and achieved a year-over-year growth of 16%. The next edition will be held from May 4-7, 2026. Now in its 33rd year, the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) is a global platform that promotes growth and innovation across all sectors of travel and tourism. It is held annually in Dubai – a gateway to global travel and tourism with unparalleled connectivity – ATMs are where the energy of opportunity arises. Rather than just events, ATMs are the dynamic hub of the industry community, with forums, experiences and networking going well beyond the show floor for a week. Currently, in a period of rapid expansion, ATMs are growing 16% year-on-year, bringing together over 55,000 travel experts from 166 countries. About RX: RX is a global leader in events and exhibitions, leveraging industry expertise, data and technology to build businesses for individuals, communities and organizations. With presence in 25 countries in 42 industrial sectors, RX hosts around 350 events a year. RX is committed to creating a comprehensive work environment for all. RX enables businesses to thrive by leveraging data-driven insights and digital solutions. RX is part of RELX, the global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. About RELX: RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. Relx serves customers in over 180 countries and has offices in around 40 countries. Of which more than 40% employs over 36,000 people in North America. The stock of parent company Relx Plc trades on London, Amsterdam and the New York Stock Exchange using the following ticker symbols: Amsterdam: Wren; New York: Relx. *Note: Current market capitalization can be found in the World Travel Market (WTM) portfolio. The portfolio consists of major travel events and online portals from four continents. The events are as follows: WTM London is the world's most influential travel & tourism event and the global travel community. This show is the ultimate destination for those seeking a deeper understanding of the macro view of the travel industry and the power that shape it. WTM London is a place where influential travel leaders, buyers and well-known travel companies come together to exchange ideas, promote innovation and accelerate business outcomes. WTM Latin America is held every year in the city of Sao Paulo and attracts around 20,000 tourism experts during the three-day event. The event offers qualified content along with networking and business opportunities. In this 9th edition, there are 100% virtual events and 100% virtual events held in 2021, while WTM Latin America focused on effective business generation and achieved advance bookings for 6,000 meetings held between buyers, travel agents and exhibits in 2022. In 2022, WTM Africa promoted bookings for over 7,000 unique appointments, and increased by over 7% compared to 2019, and welcomed the same 6,000 visitors (undirected) as in 2019. Webinar Series. It aims to connect us all to the travel and tourism industry. ATW Connect focuses on the inbound and outbound markets of popular leisure tourism, luxury travel, mouse/business travel sector, and travel technology. WTM Global Hub is a WTM Portfolio online portal created to connect and support travel industry experts around the world. Resource Hub provides the latest guidance and knowledge to help travel industry exhibitors, buyers and others face the challenges of the global coronavirus pandemic. The WTM Portfolio leverages a global network of experts to create content for the hub.
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