Arabian Travel Market

As the leading event for the travel and tourism industry, Arabian Travel Market brings together industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers to explore the trends shaping the future of travel. The event covers key sectors including leisure travel, luxury and ultra-luxury tourism, business events, and corporate travel, while highlighting the latest innovations in travel technology, AI, sustainability, and customer experience. Attendees will gain insights into emerging opportunities, connect with global industry stakeholders, and discover strategies driving growth across the travel and tourism ecosystem.

Session title: The State of Travel: Inflation, Polycrisis & the New Travel Reality

Session description: Global travel is navigating a complex landscape of economic volatility, geopolitical tension and societal disruption. Yet, for Millennials and Gen Z, travel remains a top priority, driving spending even amidst inflationary pressures. The Middle East continues to demonstrate resilience, outperforming recovery expectations and offering a wealth of opportunities for operators and destinations.

Date and time of the Euromonitor session: 14 September 2026

Name and title of the Euromonitor speaker: Stephen Dutton, Global Insights Manager