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Mamoun Hmidan Chief Business Officer at Wego became the DDP Trailblazer. An accomplished leader in digital travel, he has expanded businesses across the Middle East and India with a focus on high-growth strategies and market innovation. With expertise spanning from tech-driven Silicon Valley approaches to deep insights into the Middle Eastern travel industry, he’s made a lasting impact.

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.”

Known for his dynamic work in the hospitality sector, Khoori is Chairman of Hilton Salalah, Oman and Board Director of Golden Sands Hotels L.L.C, the owning company of several hotels in the U.A.E holding around 5000 keys, of which recent highlighted projects of hotel openings are Taj Exotica the Palm, Hilton the Palm and the upcoming Marriott the Palm. With a hospitality experience of over 26 years managing and heading the well-established local brand Golden Sands which was able to prove during the recent years being a strong competitor to worldwide chains by demonstrating innovative thinking which was validated unmistakably in its latest opening of its 5 stars hotel, one of a few true boutique hotels in Dubai. He demonstrates strong work ethic and creative, innovative thinking and a continuous commitment to further developing the hospitality industry with a focus on Excellence- a true representation of what the U.A.E. embodies.