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Philippine Airlines retained its title once again this year as the ‘Best Airline Southeast Asia’ at the 6th edition of the Arabian Travel Awards 2023. Josh M. Vasquez – Regional Head – EMEA – International Passenger Sales – Philippine Airlines shared, “Arabian Travel Awards 2023 indeed had another successful run which was well attended by movers and shakers of the travel industry. Philippine Airlines is proud to have received the Best Airlines- Southeast Asia Award. This is a testament of our continuous efforts of delivering not only safe but pleasant travel experience to our passengers. This award only motivates to push further and commit to our promise to grow amid a more competitive and challenging aviation industry by carrying out major product and digital transformation initiatives. We will continue to  improve our services by increasing customer care and contact center agents, and rolling out a new customer relations management system within 2023 to provide more personalized self-service options for customers.”  

Spain Tourism emerged winner as the ‘Most dynamic international tourism board’ at the 6th edition of the Arabian Travel Awards. “ATA is a very well organized & meticulously planned awards event with engaging hosts, amazing performances, and well-deserved winners. It is always a pleasure to attend this prestigious event. Being an Arabian Travel Award Winner is immensely gratifying as it recognizes dedication and excellence in the travel industry, opening new horizons for success and recognition. This award fuels our determination for 2024, inspiring us to exceed our achievements, set higher standards, and make a lasting impact in this region.” Daniel Rosado – Director – Spain Tourism

Golden Tulip Media Hotel walked away with two wins, one as Issam Slaimi General Manager with ‘Best Hospitality Professional’ and other as ‘Best 4 Star Executive Hotel’. “Being recognized as Best Hospitality Professional of the Arabian Travel Award is tremendous honour. I am grateful for this recognition in the travel industry. On behalf of our entire team at Golden Tulip Media Hotel we are thrilled to win the business award as “Best 4 star Executive Hotel ‘’ . It’s a testament to the unwavering commitment and hard work of our dedicated staff who constantly go above and beyond to deliver exceptional experiences, this recognition inspires us to strive for excellence and continuously improve our services.”

Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel was awarded “Best Destination Wedding Hotel” at the Arabian Travel Awards for 2023.  This prestigious recognition is a testament to the hotel’s commitment to offering exceptional wedding experiences, luxurious accommodations, and world-class service. The prestigious travel awards is renowned for recognizing luminaries in the travel, tourism, and hospitality sectors, marking a significant milestone for these industries. The Arabian Travel Awards 2023 show was held at Sofitel Downtown Dubai, and was graced by H.E. Datuk Seri Ahmad Fadil bin Shamsuddin, Ambassador of Malaysia to the UAE who also presented the awards to the stars of the evening. Area General Manager, Mr. Iftikhar Hamdani, expressed his delight about this achievement: “Receiving the title of ‘Best Destination Wedding Hotel’ is a great honour. It reflects the unwavering commitment and effort we put into every wedding celebration. We aim to create magical moments for our clients, and this award is a validation of our excellence.”  He also conveyed his heartfelt gratitude to its team.  “In fact, this wouldn’t have been possible without our expert team of event planners and hospitality professionals.” Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel managed by Hospitality Management Holding, takes pride in its versatility and commitment to hosting a wide range of events. They are not only the perfect setting for dream weddings but also an ideal venue for various other occasions, including sports events, beauty pageants, conferences, and more. This achievement comes as a continuation of the hotel’s success, as they were previously recognized as the “Best 5-Star Luxury Hotel in Ajman 2021” by the Arabian Travel Awards.  Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel looks forward to providing its clients with remarkable experiences that create cherished memories.  

ATS Travel bagged triple awards with Saleem Sharif, Deputy Managing Director ATS Travel honoured as DDP Gamechanger, ATS Travel as ‘Best TMC UAE’ and Travelclub as ‘Most innovative start up B2B Travel Portal at the 6th edition of the Arabian Travel Awards. Saleem Sharif, Deputy Managing Director ATS Travel shared, “Today I stand with lot of gratitude to DDP for having extended this honour to me. I thank my stakeholders who have always been supportive and encouraged me to do whatever I’ve done for my organisation and for the trade. And of course, my excellent team, who has always been of big support. I dedicate this award to each one of you from the travel trade who has always encouraged me and helped me to reach where we’ve reached today.”

Time Hotels walked away with two titles at the 6th edition of the Arabian Travel Awards with Passionate hotelier Mohamed Awadalla, CEO Time Hotels as the DDP Trailblazer and Time Hotels as ‘Fastest Growing Brand’. Awadalla shared, “The Arabian Travel Awards are renowned for their steadfast dedication to advancing excellence in the tourism and hospitality sectors throughout the Middle East and North Africa region. Being part of such an event not only spotlights the achievements of the nominees but also serves as a testament to their dedication and contributions. Earning recognition as a “Fast Growing Brand” is a moment of triumph and acknowledgment that can profoundly impact both personal and professional dimensions of one’s life. It often signifies the culmination of relentless effort, unwavering dedication, and an unyielding commitment to excellence within the travel and tourism industry. This award serves as a token of appreciation for all members of the TIME team and acts as a motivating force for the challenging year that lies ahead.”

It was a dual win this year for Akbar Travels with Ashiya Nazar, Director Akbar Travel was recognised as the ‘Face of the future’ whilst Akbar Travels won the title of ‘Best B2B Travel portal’ at the 6th edition of the Arabian Travel Awards. Nazar commented on her personal achievement, “The Arabian Travel Awards was a celebration of excellence in the travel industry, and I’m honoured to be part of it. Winning the Arabian Travel Award is a testament to our commitment to exceptional travel experiences, and it’s truly gratifying and encouraging for young innovators like myself.” The sixth edition of the Arabian Travel Awards concluded at Sofitel downtown Dubai graced by HE Datuk Seri Ahmad Fadil bin Shamsuddin, Ambassador of Malaysia to the UAE as Chief Guest presenting the awards to the stars of the travel, tourism and hospitality industry. An exclusive invitation only event gathered all the key leaders from travel, tourism and hospitality across the GCC.

WingsWay Training institute secures its title as the best training institute for the second consecutive year at the sixth edition of the Arabian Travel Awards 2023 held at Sofitel Downtown Dubai. Shakir Kantawala – Co-founder & Managing Partner -WingsWay Training Institute shared, “ this incredible honour for the second year in succession provides a sense of fulfilment. It adds value for students & learners who trust us with their careers and professional lives. Winning symbolizes a further commitment and promise towards excellence in all that we do. It will drive us to become the best, not just in the Middle East but across the World.” The sixth edition of the Arabian Travel Awards concluded at Sofitel downtown Dubai graced by HE Datuk Seri Ahmad Fadil bin Shamsuddin, Ambassador of Malaysia to the UAE as Chief Guest presenting the awards to the stars of the travel, tourism and hospitality industry. An exclusive invitation only event gathered all the key leaders from travel, tourism and hospitality across the GCC.

For the sixth consecutive time Travelport secured its title as Best Travel Technology Provider at the Arabian Travel Awards. Their recent acquisitions and foray into modern retailing has strengthened their presence in varied markets over the past few years. Kathryn Wallington, Head of MEA, UK&IE, Central & Eastern EU speaking at the ceremony shared, “Being recognized as the Best Travel Technology Provider of the Year has fuelled our mission to continue the evolution and deliver more of the solutions that the industry needs to create seamless experiences for agents and travellers. While our mission to simplify and modernize travel is far from over, this award confirms that at Travelport, we are making real progress to empower agents to become true modern retailers of travel.” The sixth edition of the Arabian Travel Awards concluded at Sofitel downtown Dubai graced by HE Datuk Seri Ahmad Fadil bin Shamsuddin, Ambassador of Malaysia to the UAE as Chief Guest presenting the awards to the stars of the travel, tourism and hospitality industry. An exclusive invitation only event gathered all the key leaders from travel, tourism and hospitality across the GCC.

Rezlive.com walked away with ‘Best booking platform award’ at the sixth edition of the Arabian Travel Awards. Jaal Shah – Founder and Managing Director Rezlive.com and winner of the DDP Gamechanger Award 2022, shared, “winning an Arabian Travel Award is exhilarating. It signifies recognition and hard work. It gives a deep sense of accomplishment and pride. This award will motivate me to be resilient in facing challenges and encourage me to work harder and excel. This sense of accomplishment will inspire me to continue improving with more dedication.” The sixth edition of the Arabian Travel Awards concluded at Sofitel downtown Dubai graced by HE Datuk Seri Ahmad Fadil bin Shamsuddin, Ambassador of Malaysia to the UAE as Chief Guest presenting the awards to the stars of the travel, tourism and hospitality industry. An exclusive invitation only event gathered all the key leaders from travel, tourism and hospitality across the GCC.