India Expands Participation At Arabian Travel Market 2025 With Significant Growth In Outbound Tourism

India is gearing up to significantly increase its participation in the 2025 Arabian Travel Market (ATM) at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 28th April to 1st May. This year, India's presence is expected to grow by 41% compared to the previous year. Key exhibitors include the Ministry of Tourism of India, Air India, Air India Express, and regional tourism boards from Goa, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh.

Future Market Insights predicts that India's outbound tourism market will reach US$55 billion by 2034. This growth is anticipated at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.4% over the next decade. The hospitality analytics firm STR highlights that India is becoming a major focus for global destinations aiming to attract Indian tourists.

In 2024, Dubai saw an influx of 3.14 million visitors from South Asia, with Indians making up the largest group. This contributed significantly to Dubai's total of 18.72 million international visitors, marking a 9% increase from the previous year.

The upcoming Arabian Travel Market will be held under the theme "Global Travel: Developing Tomorrow’s Tourism Through Enhanced Connectivity." This reflects its goal of shaping future travel and tourism through better integration and cooperation. The event will host over 2,600 exhibiting companies and expects more than 47,000 attendees from over 161 countries.

Danielle Curtis, Exhibition Director of Arabian Travel Market in the Middle East, remarked that India's expanded showcase at ATM not only highlights its diverse travel offerings but also serves as a crucial platform for global travel exchange. She stated: "India’s larger showcase at ATM highlights not only the rich and diverse travel offerings the country provides – from luxury experiences and wellness resorts to cultural destinations and adventure tourism – but also represents a key platform for global travel exchange, allowing the international travel industry to tap into this profitable market."

The event underscores its extensive international reach by facilitating connections between various global destinations and stakeholders in the travel industry.

With inputs from WAM