Visit Maldives Aligns with New Arabian Travel Market Dates to Strengthen Engagement Ahead of Peak Travel Season

(IN SHORT) Visit Maldives Corporation has confirmed that Arabian Travel Market 2026 has been postponed from May to August 17–20, 2026, at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Working in coordination with event organizer RX, the organization assured partners that all existing arrangements, including stand allocations and participation details, will remain unchanged. The rescheduling prioritizes the safety and flexibility of attendees while maintaining the event’s importance as a key global platform for the travel industry. Visit Maldives views the new dates as strategically beneficial, enabling engagement with key markets ahead of the winter travel season, and remains committed to supporting all stakeholders through the transition.

(PRESS RELEASE) MALE’, Maldives, 2026-Mar-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Visit Maldives Corporation has announced that the 2026 edition of Arabian Travel Market has been rescheduled. Originally planned for May, the event will now take place from August 17 to 20, 2026, at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

Visit Maldives confirmed that it is working closely with event organizer RX to ensure a smooth transition for all stakeholders. The organization reassured industry partners and co-exhibitors that their participation will remain unaffected, with existing stand allocations, branding, and registrations seamlessly transferred to the new dates.

The decision to postpone the 33rd edition of Arabian Travel Market was made by the organizers with a focus on safeguarding the well-being of participants. By shifting the event to August, RX aims to provide greater flexibility and confidence for the global travel and tourism community to attend and engage in one of the sector’s most important gatherings.

Danielle Curtis, Exhibition Director for the Middle East at Arabian Travel Market, emphasized the significance of the event as a key platform for connecting the global travel ecosystem. She noted that the revised timing reflects a commitment to ensuring strong participation and meaningful engagement across the industry.

For Visit Maldives, the new schedule presents an opportunity to strategically position its destination marketing efforts. The August timing allows the organization to engage with partners in the Middle East and beyond ahead of the peak winter travel season, reinforcing the Maldives’ presence in a key source market.

Visit Maldives also reiterated its commitment to supporting all participating partners throughout the transition period. The organization will continue to provide updates and coordination to ensure that exhibitors are well prepared for a successful presence at the event in Dubai later this year.

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SOURCE: Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC)