🇦🇪 Arabian Travel Market Postponed — Again

Organizer RX Global announced new dates for the Gulf's biggest travel show, adding to an already packed September events calendar.

Miguel Neves, Skift Meetings Editor-in-Chief

May 26th, 2026

IN THIS EDITION

10 exciting new Asia hotel openings
What business decisions are actually driving event attendance
Top tips for adding art to events
The Middle East is ready for a busy fall event season

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10 New Hotel Openings to Watch in Asia

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Entrants to the Asian hotel market in 2026 range from well-known business brands to the top luxury names.

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What’s Keeping Attendees Away?

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The biggest growth opportunity for events is not your current attendees. It’s those fence-sitters who keep deciding that your event isn't worth their time or money.

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10 Ways to Add Art to Your Events

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Whether you choose to bring in a live painter or take attendees out of their comfort zones with a plein air painting class, you’ll leave a lasting impression.

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Arabian Travel Market’s New Dates Add to a Packed September for Middle East Events

By Andrea Doyle

September is shaping up to be one of the Gulf’s most congested event months ever. For organizers, exhibitors, and sponsors, the calendar crunch is about to force some hard choices.

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