DUBAI: India is set to make a bigger impact at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025, expanding its presence by 41% year-on-year. The event, scheduled from April 28 to May 1 at Dubai World Trade Centre, will feature a stronger representation from India’s Ministry of Tourism, Air India, Air India Express, and regional tourism boards from Goa, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh.
India’s outbound tourism market is projected to reach $55 billion by 2034, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.4%, according to Future Market Insights. Hospitality analytics firm STR reports that India is now one of the world’s most sought-after outbound travel markets, with global destinations actively courting Indian travellers.
Dubai remains a key draw, welcoming 3.14 million visitors from South Asia in 2024, with India leading the region’s arrivals. The city recorded 18.72 million international visitors last year, a 9% year-on-year increase, highlighting India’s pivotal role in Dubai’s booming tourism sector.
Danielle Curtis, Exhibition Director of ATM, highlighted that India’s expanded presence underscores the country’s vast tourism offerings—from luxury retreats and wellness resorts to cultural hotspots and adventure travel. She also noted that ATM serves as a global platform for the industry to engage with India’s lucrative travel market.
The 32nd edition of ATM will explore the theme “Global Travel: Developing Tomorrow’s Tourism Through Enhanced Connectivity”, focusing on industry growth through collaboration. ATM 2025 is expected to attract over 2,600 exhibitors and 47,000 visitors from 161 destinations, solidifying its status as the premier event for shaping the future of global tourism.
