Recognising excellence in the travel industry, the inaugural TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards 2024 – Middle East honoured the best in the region in terms of tourism and hospitality.

The prestigious awards programme celebrates those who make a significant impact in the realms of travel, leisure, and hospitality.

Winning companies received recognition for their outstanding initiatives during the awards ceremony hosted by the Travel Daily Media at the Grand Hyatt Dubai Convention Centre in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on 19 September 2024.

The TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards highlighted exceptional achievements across a diverse array of sectors, including hotels, airlines, airports, cruise lines, tour operators, travel agencies, booking platforms, and travel technology, acknowledging those who set new benchmarks and elevate the standards of service, innovation, and sustainability.

The distinguished panel of judges for this year’s event included CBRE head of hospitality, hotels and tourism Ali Manzoor; Dr Martin Berlin, partner and global deals real estate leader for PwC Middle East; Crowe UAE senior partner Nimish Makvana; and Roland Berger’s principal for tourism, travel, and leisure Richard Stolz.

Congratulations to all the winners for their remarkable achievements and unwavering commitment to excellence!

TDM TRAVEL TRADE EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2024 – MIDDLE EAST WINNERS 

Accor
Content Marketing of the Year – United Arab Emirates
Sustainability Initiative of the Year – United Arab Emirates

Al Ahsa InterContinental
MICE Hotel of the Year – Saudi Arabia

AquaFun
Water Park of the Year – United Arab Emirates

Arabella Beach Hotel Kuwait, Vignette Collection by IHG
Luxury Hotel of the Year – Kuwait

Arabian Nights Resort & Spa
Resort Hotel of the Year – Oman

Atlas Tours
Destination Management Company (DMC) of the Year – Jordan

Barcelo Mussanah Resort
Beach Resort of the Year – Oman

bnbme Holiday Homes by hoteliers
Bed and Breakfast (B&B) of the Year – United Arab Emirates

Click2book
Multi-Modal Booking Website of the Year – Jordan

Desert Falls Water & Adventure Park
Water Park of the Year – Qatar

Direct For Travel and Tourism
Online Travel Agency (OTA) of the Year – Saudi Arabia

Fairmont Doha
Business Hotel of the Year – Qatar

flydubai
Regional Airline of the Year – United Arab Emirates

Hilton Salwa Beach Resort & Villas
Family Resort of the Year – Qatar

ibis World Trade Centre LLC
Economy Hotel of the Year – United Arab Emirates

InterContinental Dubai Marina Hotel & Apartment
Hotel Renovation of the Year – United Arab Emirates

Iranomad Tours
Inbound Tour Operator of the Year – Iran

JW Marriott Hotel Muscat
Business Hotel of the Year – Oman

Katara Hospitality
Brand Initiative of the Year – Qatar

LEGOLAND® Dubai Resort
Themed Hotel of the Year – United Arab Emirates

Mövenpick Resort Al Marjan Island
Family Resort of the Year – United Arab Emirates

Park Regis Lotus Hotel
Budget Hotel of the Year – Bahrain

Plaza Premium Group
Airport Lounge of the Year – United Arab Emirates

Prime Stay Vacation Homes Rental LLC
Serviced Apartment of the Year – United Arab Emirates

Radisson Blu Hotel, Muscat
Sustainable Hotel of the Year – Oman

Raffles Doha
Luxury Hotel of the Year – Qatar

RateHawk
Online Travel Agency (OTA) of the Year – United Arab Emirates

Red Sea Global
Community Engagement Program of the Year – Saudi Arabia
Health and Safety Initiative of the Year – Saudi Arabia

Rixos Gulf Hotel Doha
Beach Resort of the Year – Qatar

Riyadh Airports Company
International Airport of the Year – Saudi Arabia
Duty Free Initiative of the Year – Saudi Arabia

Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel
Wedding Hotel of the Year – Qatar
Community Engagement Program of the Year – Qatar

TBO
Marketing Initiative of the Year – United Arab Emirates

W Doha Hotel & Residences
Hotel Restaurant of the Year – Qatar
Guest Experience of the Year – Qatar

Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah
Luxury Hotel of the Year – United Arab Emirates

For additional information regarding the Awards, contact Jane Patiag at +(65) 3158 1386 ext. 217 or via awards@traveldailymedia.com.