Dubai Leads Global Push for Accessible Tourism at ATTIC 2025

Dubai is set to lead the future of accessible tourism at ATTIC-2025, bringing global experts to discuss inclusive mobility, policy, infrastructure, and services—essential reading for B2B travel agents, airline & corporate travel planners.

Dubai’s Bold Move: Hosting ATTIC-2025

From October 7–8, 2025, Dubai will welcome thought leaders, policy makers, and industry professionals to the 5th Accessible Travel & Tourism International Conference (ATTIC-2025) at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum—President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Chairman of Emirates—this conference marks a decisive push to make global travel more inclusive.

For the B2B travel sector, ATTIC-2025 isn’t just a showcase—it’s a strategic event where capacity, partnerships, and policy converge to open new market segments and reshape how we serve travelers with disability.

Why ATTIC-2025 Matters for B2B Travel Players

1. Rapidly growing accessible tourism market

Globally, over 1.3 billion—i.e. ~15% of the world’s population—are considered Persons of Determination. Many of these travelers are seeking destinations, services, and experiences built around dignity, independence, and ease. Dubai’s hosting of this event underscores how seriously the region is treating this segment.

2. Inclusive mobility and infrastructure as differentiators

ATTIC-2025 brings to focus the full travel journey—air, land, sea, accommodation, entertainment—and how each link must adapt. For travel agents and airlines, this means rethinking service design, accessibility audits, staff training, and partnerships to capture this underserved segment.

3. Benchmarking Dubai’s progress

Dubai is often held up as a global model for inclusive services. Over recent years it has advanced in areas like airport assistance, public transit, and “autism-friendly city” efforts. At ATTIC, sessions like “Lessons from Dubai” will let delegates see how theory is being operationalized in a real, high-volume destination.

4. Policy, regulation, and standardization

One big hurdle in accessible travel is inconsistent standards and weak enforcement. ATTIC offers a platform for global agencies like UN Tourism, IATA, ACI, and national governments to align on rules, technologies, and accountability. B2B players can gain insight into how emerging regulations may impact contracts, liability, and compliance.

5. Networking, investments & innovation

Conferences of this kind are fertile grounds for partnerships. Whether it’s carry-along assistive device providers, hotel chains retrofitting rooms, or travel tech firms building accessible booking engines—there’s opportunity to incubate new offerings or collaborate on pilots.

Implications & Action Points for AgentBazar’s Audience

For Travel Agents & Consolidators

• Audit your product portfolio: Flag which hotels, ground services, excursions are “truly accessible” vs. partially adapted.

• Upskill staff: Train your service team for communication, sensitivity, accessible booking support and assistance protocols.

• Leverage partnership opportunities: Work with tech providers who specialize in accessibility (e.g. assistive app integrations).

• Market differentiation: Promote accessible travel packages explicitly—this can be a unique value add.
  
  

For Corporate Travel Planners

• Inclusive policy reviews: Mandate accessibility in vendor/partner audits and RFPs.

• Resilience & contingency: Ensure accommodations and ground mobility plans are fit for travelers with reduced mobility.

• Awareness & training: Educate internal travel teams about accessibility needs and common pitfalls.
  
  

For Airlines / Aviation Stakeholders

• Continuity of assistance: Foresee how apron transfers, connecting flights, and partner airports maintain accessibility promises.

• Technology integration: Biometric, AI, booking systems must embed accessible options.

• Advocacy influence: Participate in the regulatory drafting that emerges from forums like ATTIC.
  
  

Conclusion & Strategic Takeaways

By hosting ATTIC-2025, Dubai is not just showcasing its own accessibility achievements—it’s sending a clear signal to the global travel industry: inclusivity is no longer optional, it’s competitive.

For B2B travel agents, airlines, and corporate planners, attending and leveraging insights from ATTIC is no longer a niche interest. It’s a forward-looking step to future-proof your offerings, unlock new client segments, and shape the travel landscape ahead of rising consumer expectations.

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