Tourism Malaysia Office in Dubai was recognised as the “Best NTO South East Asia. Director Tourism Malaysia Dubai office, Rosnah Mustafah, reiterated, “ thank you to the organisers DDP Group and the jury for this prestigious award, it is a great responsibility as now we need to work to ensure that we maintain and excel even further. Tourism Malaysia Dubai has actively participated in Travel conferences and exhibitions including Arabian Travel Market 2023, Destinations Seminar presentation with Airlines and Agents and Familiarization Trips for Agents and Media to Malaysia for Middle East Market.” HE Datuk Seri Ahmad Fadil bin Shamsuddin, Ambassador of Malaysia to the UAE graced the occasion of Chief Guest presenting the awards to the stars of the night. It was an amazing night of celebration as the sixth edition of the Arabian Travel Awards concluded recognizing the stars of the travel, tourism and hospitality industry at the Sofitel downtown Dubai. The Chief Guest H.E Datuk Seri Ahmad Fadil Bin Shamsuddin Ambassador of Malaysia to the UAE gracing the occasion shared, “It is an honour and privilege for me to be invited to join the experts in the travel, tourism, and hospitality industry this evening. To the organiser, DDP Group, please accept my appreciation and gratitude in organising the 6th edition of the Arabian Travel Awards, which recognises the contribution of the leaders of travel, tourism and hospitality in the Middle East. ”
Read More »Industry stalwarts felicitated at the Arabian travel awards
The sixth edition of the most coveted awards, Arabian Travel Awards once again recognised the leaders in the travel, tourism and hospitality sectors at Sofitel downtown Dubai amidst an amazing night of glitter, grandeur and glamour. Today, travel, tourism and hospitality have become the key contributors to the GDP from the non-oil sector in the Middle East. HE Datuk Seri Ahmad Fadil bin Shamsuddin, Ambassador of Malaysia to the UAE graced the occasion of Chief Guest presenting the awards to the stars of the night amidst the legends and stalwarts of the industry. Category Client Name Gallery of the Legends Fahad Kanoo DDP Trailblazer Mohamed Awadalla DDP Gamechanger Saleem Sharif Face of the Future Ashiya Nazar Best Hospitality Leader Samer Homsi Best Hospitality Professional Issam Slaimi Most Promising General Manager Amro Nagah Best Travel Technology Provider Travelport Best NTO – South East Asia Tourism Malaysia – Dubai Office Best Wedding & MICE Hotel Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Residences Emirates Pearl Best Travel Booking Platform RezLive.com Best Business Hotel dusitD2 kenz hotel Best Travel Management Company – Middle East Kanoo Travel Best Leisure & Business Hotel The Tower Plaza Hotel Dubai Fastest Growing DMC – Qatar Tawfeeq Holidays Best Family Friendly Hotel Swissôtel Al Ghurair Dubai Best New Travel Booking Platform Al Rostamani Travel & Holidays Best GSA Al Naboodah Travel Best Luxury Halal Hotel Jannah Burj Al Sarab Hotel Best B2B Travel Portal akbartravels.com Best Corporate TMC Satguru Travel and Tourism Best Luxury Hotel Sofitel Dubai Downtown Most Dynamic International Tourism Board in UAE Spain Tourism Best Airline – South East Asia Philippine Airlines Best 4 Star Hotel Copthorne Hotel Dubai Fastest Growing B2B Travel Portal …
Read More »Dazzling stars return with Arabian Travel Awards tonight
The sixth edition of the Arabian Travel Awards will return tonight recognizing the key players who contributed immensely to the travel, tourism and hospitality sectors in the UAE. It is an invitation only event to be held at the Sofitel Downtown Dubai. Arabian Travel Awards is a platform for the Middle East market to appreciate the efforts of the travel, tourism and hospitality specialists who have contributed to the booming travel, tourism and hospitality industry. The aim is to encourage them to continue promoting travel, tourism and hospitality in the region. The Arabian Travel Awards are fair and unbiased, following a systematic method of internet-based voting. These awards are supported by Tourismbreakingnews.ae, TravelTVmiddleeast.news and TravTalk Middle East who are premier media partners for the coverage of the event. The awards will be divided into four categories: Personal Awards, Business Awards, Trending Awards and Partner Awards. They will include awards for Best Business Hotel, Best Family Friendly Hotel, Best City Hotel, Best Green Hotel, Best Leisure Hotel, Best Destination Management Company, Best Hotel Apartments, Best B2B Travel Portal, and Best Luxury Hotel to name a few. San Jeet Director Arabian Travel Awards shares, “Our awards have been evolving over the years to recognize the untiring efforts of the industry experts. This year will be the first time that we can finally say that we are back on track, especially with the UAE recording numbers higher than the pre-pandemic era. In today’s travel, tourism and hospitality landscape there are many changes and new trends that have emerged. As UAE declared this year as the year of sustainability and carrying forward their legacy to become the host nation for COP28, this is indeed …
Read More »ATA returns to mesmerize UAE
The sixth edition of the Arabian Travel Awards will return tomorrow recognizing the key players who contributed immensely to the travel, tourism and hospitality sectors in the UAE. It is an invitation only event to be held at the Sofitel Downtown Dubai on 25th October 2023. Arabian Travel Awards is a platform for the Middle East market to appreciate the efforts of the travel, tourism and hospitality specialists who have contributed to the booming travel, tourism and hospitality industry. The aim is to encourage them to continue promoting travel, tourism and hospitality in the region. The Arabian Travel Awards are fair and unbiased, following a systematic method of internet-based voting. These awards are supported by Tourismbreakingnews.ae, TravelTVmiddleeast.news and TravTalk Middle East who are premier media partners for the coverage of the event. The awards will be divided into four categories: Personal Awards, Business Awards, Trending Awards and Partner Awards. They will include awards for Best Business Hotel, Best Family Friendly Hotel, Best City Hotel, Best Green Hotel, Best Leisure Hotel, Best Destination Management Company, Best Hotel Apartments, Best B2B Travel Portal, and Best Luxury Hotel to name a few. San Jeet Director Arabian Travel Awards shares, “Our awards have been evolving over the years to recognize the untiring efforts of the industry experts. This year will be the first time that we can finally say that we are back on track, especially with the UAE recording numbers higher than the pre-pandemic era. In today’s travel, tourism and hospitality landscape there are many changes and new trends that have emerged. As UAE declared this year as the year of sustainability and carrying forward their legacy to become the host nation for COP28, …
Read More »Arabian Travel Awards to return on 25th October
It’s time again to applaud the stalwarts of the travel, tourism and hospitality industry with the return of the sixth edition of the Arabian Travel Awards to take place on Wednesday 25th October with the Sofitel Downtown Dubai as the hospitality partner (attendance by invitation only). These awards are supported by Tourismbreakingnews.ae, TravelTVmiddleeast.news and TravTalk Middle East who are premier media partners for the coverage of the event. The awards will be divided into four categories: Personal Awards, Business Awards, Trending Awards and Partner Awards. They will include awards for Best Business Hotel, Best Family Friendly Hotel, Best City Hotel, Best Green Hotel, Best Leisure Hotel, Best Destination Management Company, Best Hotel Apartments, Best B2B Travel Portal, and Best Luxury Hotel to name a few. The Arabian Travel Awards are fair and unbiased, following a systematic method of internet-based voting. San Jeet Director Arabian Travel Awards shares, “Our awards have been evolving over the years to recognize the untiring efforts of the industry experts. This year will be the first time that we can finally say that we are back on track, especially with the UAE recording numbers higher than the pre-pandemic era. In today’s travel, tourism and hospitality landscape there are many changes and new trends that have emerged. As UAE declared this year as the year of sustainability and carrying forward their legacy to become the host nation for COP28, this is indeed a time when responsible travel, tourism and hospitality also steps in to make it a more conscious destination. Applications are still open to vote for those in the industry and who have been in the forefront of promoting and working to go over and beyond …
Read More »Stars to dazzle tonight @Arabian Travel Awards 2022
The day is finally here, as the most coveted awards in the region, Arabian Travel Awards will once again host the industry winners. This year’s edition is special as the focus is on sustainability. Arabian Travel Awards is a platform for the Middle East market to appreciate the efforts of the travel specialists who have contributed to the booming travel and hospitality industry. The aim is to encourage them to continue promoting tourism in the region. The Arabian Travel Awards are fair and unbiased, following a systematic method of internet-based voting. These awards are supported by Tourismbreakingnews.ae, TravelTVmiddleeast.news and TravTalk Middle East who are premier media partners for the coverage of the event. The awards will be divided into four categories: Personal Awards, Business Awards, Trending Awards and Partner Awards. They will include awards for Best Business Hotel, Best Family Friendly Hotel, Best City Hotel, Best Green Hotel, Best Leisure Hotel, Best Destination Management Company, Best Hotel Apartments, Best B2B Travel Portal, and Best Luxury Hotel to name a few. San Jeet Director Arabian Travel Awards shares, “Our awards this year is very special as it recognizes the untiring efforts of the industry experts. This year as the borders open, the travel, tourism and hospitality experts were able to restore to levels enjoyed pre-pandemic time. Most had to redefine the way forward in the post covid era, as we can confidently call it. Applications are still open to vote for those in the industry and who has been in the forefront promoting and working to go over and beyond the general norms of the industry. Middle East has always been the most resilient region, especially the UAE and Dubai in …
Read More »Ramada Hotel & Suites Dubai JBR bags Best Family-Friendly Hotel award
Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Dubai JBR was named as the Best Family-Friendly Hotel at Arabian Travel Awards 2019. It is the property’s first accolade since its launch in September this year. Located at one of Dubai’s most popular tourist destinations, the hotel features 188 spacious rooms and apartments which are ideal for families who are on holidays or staycation. Binu Varghese, Hotel Manager, Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Dubai JBR, commented, “Our team is honoured to receive its first award and we thank the organiser, DDP, for picking us amongst the other family-friendly hotels in the UAE. We will continue to create reasonably-priced packages for families, and deliver top-notch standards of services to ensure that our guests, especially the ones travelling with children, will have a convenient and comfortable stay.”
Read More »Arabian Travel Awards recognised BurJuman Arjaan by Rotana as the ‘Best Contemporary Hotel Apartment’
Arabian Travel Awards announced BurJuman Arjaan by Rotana as the ‘Best Contemporary Hotel Apartments’. This award ceremony is a one-of-its-kind event, awarded on a yearly basis and is a platform for the Middle East to recognise those behind the success of the Travel & Hospitality industry. Judging is based on a unique system of jury, judgement and voting, ensuring fair and unbiased awards. Participated by more than 100 hotels, BurJuman Arjaan by Rotana was delighted to take the “Best of the Best” in Hotel Apartment category in the Middle East. The prestigious Arabian Travel Award is the latest recognition BurJuman Arjaan by Rotana has won in the time from its inception till date. The award gala took place on 22nd of October at The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi, in a formal and glamorous Black-tie ceremony that has been graced by the who’s who of the Travel & Hospitality industry. Ulrich Hoffmeister, General Manager of BurJuman Arjaan by Rotana and Jumeira Rotana said, “We are honoured and delighted to be recognised by the Arabian Travel Awards for our work and efforts. We are incredibly proud and humbled by the extraordinary dedication of our colleagues, who consistently believed and committed their energy to drive all our initiatives in favour of all our guests and stakeholders.”
Read More »M Hotel Makkah recognised as the ‘Best 5 Star Hotel’ at Arabian Travel Awards
M Hotel Makkah by Millennium, Makkah, wins the ‘Best 5 Star Hotel in Makkah’ at the Gala ceremony of the Arabian Travel Awards (ATA) 2019. The Gala ceremony of the ATA held on October 22, 2019, took place at the Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina in the presence of top regional hoteliers, renowned public figures, and tourism and hospitality key players. M Hotel Makkah by Millennium hosts thousands of pilgrims and Umrah performers every year and is the first-choice hotel for many international and regional celebrities. It is a modern multi-storey building comprising of 15 floors with 12 guest elevators and 6 service elevators, 785 rooms and suites, elegantly designed and equipped with the latest technologies and amenities, individually controlled air-conditioning. The hotel has two ballrooms that can accommodate more than 500 guests for any event and three meeting rooms. It also has three restaurants, Tasneem, Al Multaqa and M Café. Mohamed Abdel Fattah, General Manager at M Hotel Makkah by Millennium, says, “It is a great honour to receive this prestigious recognition at the Arabian Travel Awards, one of the most regionally respected extravaganzas in the tourism and hospitality sectors. I would like to extend my deep thanks to the organisers of this grand event and to every member of our team who contributed to this success. The award crowns our dedication and continuous efforts in providing exceptional services that go beyond the expectations of independent travellers and aim to create a memorable experience for every guest.”
Read More »Millennium Resort Salalah wins ‘Best Family Resort’ at Arabian Travel Awards
Millennium Resort Salalah, a four-star resort in Northern Salalah won the ‘Best Family Resort’ award at Arabian Travel Awards 2019. The award reflects upon the resort’s tremendous hospitality and efforts in making it a perfect choice for families to unwind. Arabian Travel Awards awarded the best of the best from the Travel & Hospitality industry in the Middle East. The winners were selected by a set of jury panels through a fair voting process. The awards ceremony was held in a glitz and glam ceremony, a black-tie evening attended by peers from the travel and hospitality industry. Upon receiving this highly esteemed award, Amr Hussein, General Manager of Millennium Resort Salalah said, “We are extremely delighted to have won this award. Our efforts in making the property the best family resort have paid off, and by winning this award, we have validated this fact. Since the opening, we have committed to driving excellence in every sphere, ensuring our guests have nothing but the best stay experience. This award is a testimony to Millennium Resort Salalah’s distinctive hospitality and impeccable service offerings.”
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