Arab News:RIYADH: Arabian Travel Market, a major international tourism and trade show, has been postponed by three months from its originally scheduled May dates due to safety and well-being concerns.

According to a press release, the event, which marks its 33rd edition, will now take place from Aug. 17 to 20, remaining at the Dubai World Trade Center.

The decision to move ATM comes amid a wave of postponements and cancelations impacting the region’s events calendar in the wake of the US-Israel war with Iran.

The Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix have been called off for April, with Formula 1 determining it is unsafe to race due to the ongoing conflict; the season will now see a five-week gap.

The uncertainty has also led crypto conference TOKEN2049 to push its Dubai edition back to 2027, while the Fanatics Flag Football Classic has been moved from Riyadh to Los Angeles.

The ATM postponement decision was announced by the event organizer RX, and Danielle Curtis, exhibition director ME for Arabian Travel Market, said: “Arabian Travel Market has long served as a vital platform for bringing the global travel and tourism community together in Dubai, enabling destinations, suppliers and industry leaders to connect, collaborate and shape the future of the sector.”

She added: “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.” 

The RX team has stated they will work closely with exhibitors, partners, and stakeholders to ensure a smooth transition to the new August timetable. The event is expected to once again serve as a key global platform connecting destinations, travel suppliers, hospitality brands, airlines, and technology providers.

ATM 2026 will also feature its dedicated co-located events, including IBTM @ ATM, the hub for the MICE sector, and ATM Travel Tech, which showcases cutting-edge innovations set to transform global travel.