The awards programme showcased the region’s most impactful companies, innovations, and initiatives in the industry.
The travel and tourism industry continues to play a key role in driving economic development and fostering innovation across the Middle East. This progress is driven by companies that champion sustainability, digital advancement, and customer-focused solutions, setting global standards in service and experience.
The TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards 2025 - Middle East proudly honoured the region's most exceptional contributors to the region's travel industry, recognising the outstanding achievements of those who continue to redefine excellence across travel, tourism, and hospitality.
Hosted by Travel Daily Media, the event brought together key industry players for an evening of recognition held on 11 September 2025 at the Conrad Dubai, Dubai, UAE.
From world-class hotels and airlines to cruise lines, airports, tour operators, booking platforms, and cutting-edge travel technology, the awards programme celebrated those who lead the way in innovation, sustainability, and customer experience.
The esteemed panel of judges who shared their invaluable expertise and thoughtful evaluation in selecting the winners included Walid Daoud, Partner, KPMG Lower Gulf; Ali Manzoor, Head of Hospitality, Hotels & Tourism, CBRE; Nimish Makvana, Senior Partner, Crowe UAE; and Richard Stolz, Partner - Tourism, Travel & Leisure, Roland Berger.
Congratulations to all the winners on their well-deserved recognition!
TDM TRAVEL TRADE EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2025 - MIDDLE EAST WINNERS
Address Beach Resort
Affinity & Collaboration of the Year - United Arab Emirates
Beach Resort of the Year - United Arab Emirates
Air Arabia
Low-Cost Airline of the Year - United Arab Emirates
Al Raha Beach Resort & Spa
Hotel Facilities Upgrade of the Year - United Arab Emirates
ALTANFEETHI COMPANY
Guest Experience of the Year - Saudi Arabia
Arabella Beach Hotel Kuwait, Vignette Collection by IHG
Luxury Hotel of the Year - Kuwait
Blacklane
Destination Service of the Year - Saudi Arabia
Sustainable Travel Technology of the Year - Saudi Arabia
dnata Representation Services
PR & Representation Company of the Year - United Arab Emirates
General Sales Agent (GSA) of the Year - United Arab Emirates
Doha Oasis
Guest Experience of the Year - Qatar
Social Media Campaign of the Year - Qatar
Element by Westin West Bay Doha
Serviced Apartment of the Year - Qatar
Emirates Park Zoo and Resort
Nature Destination of the Year - United Arab Emirates
Fairmont Dubai
Business Hotel of the Year - United Arab Emirates
Sustainable Hotel of the Year - United Arab Emirates
FORM Hotel
Lifestyle Hotel of the Year - United Arab Emirates
Mid-sized Hotel of the Year - United Arab Emirates
Grand Mercure Majlis Residences
Serviced Apartment of the Year - United Arab Emirates
Hero Experiences Group
Destination Product of the Year - United Arab Emirates
Ibis One Central
Economy Hotel of the Year - United Arab Emirates
InterContinental Dubai Marina
Hotel Renovation of the Year - United Arab Emirates
Leisure World
Theme Park of the Year - Qatar
Luban Travel and Tourism
Specialty Travel Agency of the Year - Qatar
Lunajets
Air Charter of the Year - United Arab Emirates
Makkah Hotel & Towers
Luxury Hotel of the Year - Saudi Arabia
Marriott Executive Apartments, Doha Le Mirage City Walk
Hotel Facilities Upgrade of the Year - Qatar
Mercure Khamis Mushait
New Hotel of the Year - Saudi Arabia
Mövenpick Doha Hotel
MICE Hotel of the Year - Qatar
Sustainable Hotel of the Year - Qatar
Mӧvenpick Hotel & Apartments Ghala Muscat
New Hotel of the Year - Oman
Mövenpick Resort Al Marjan Island
Family Resort of the Year - United Arab Emirates
Outstanding Achievement Award of the Year - United Arab Emirates
Myazu Riyadh
Destination Restaurant of the Year - Saudi Arabia
NH Collection Dubai The Palm
Sustainability Initiative of the Year - United Arab Emirates
Novotel World Trade Centre
Midscale Hotel of the Year - United Arab Emirates
Riyadh Airports Company
International Airport of the Year - Saudi Arabia
Rosewood Abu Dhabi
Luxury Hotel of the Year - United Arab Emirates
SAMA TRAVEL and TOURISM
Destination Management Company (DMC) of the Year - Oman
Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa sea & spa
Wedding Hotel of the Year - Bahrain
TIME Oak Hotel and Suites
Hotel & Resort Management of the Year - United Arab Emirates
Twine
Hotel Restaurant of the Year - United Arab Emirates
W Doha Hotel & Residences
Lifestyle Hotel of the Year - Qatar
WAHEGURU TRAVELS
Travel Management Company of the Year - United Arab Emirates
Wedded Wonderland
AI Initiative of the Year - United Arab Emirates
The TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards - Middle East is presented by Travel Daily Media. For more information on the awards programme, you may contact Danica Avila at awardsmiddleeast@traveldailymedia.com.
