The Middle East accounts for 1.2% of global business travel spending and has performed better than any other region post-COVID, according to the 2024 GBTA Business Travel Index Outlook report
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MENA business travel set to hit $270 billion by 2030: Report
Business travel in the MENA surged by 50% in Q1 2025, driven by economic growth and rising corporate mobility, a new report shows
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Revealed: UAE to see massive surge in business travel in 2025 as companies revert to frequent business trips, employee retreats
The rising trend of “frolleague” will also add to the demand spike for business travel to the region this year
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International travel demand to Saudi Arabia skyrockets as flight bookings surge 15% amid tourism boom
The surge is part of a broader trend across the GCC, where the travel and hospitality sectors are witnessing robust growth, experts say
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ATPI Group teams up with Saudi’s Arjaa Travel to elevate Middle Eastern travel services
The partnership is expected to significantly benefit travellers and corporate clients while bolstering business travel to the region
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MENA business travel sector passes $17bn
Business travel has seen significant growth in the MENA region in 2024
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The bleisure revolution is here: How to craft an enriching destination for global business travellers
Moreso than ever, business travellers are seeking to add culture, relaxation and more to their busy lifestyles – destinations must rise to the opportunity
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Spike in ‘bleisure travel’ keeps cash counters busy, bottom lines up for UAE hospitality, tourism sector players
The market is increasingly seeing a shift towards ‘value for money’ travel, keeping hoteliers to innovate and strategise to offer personalised and customised experiences for guests
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Oman Air ditches First Class, introduces new Business Studio seats
Oman Air upgrades Business offering after retiring First Class flights
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MENA business travel rebounds with an 11.2% growth projection for 2024
Last year, the region surpassed its pre-Covid spending levels, reaching $17 billion in business travel expenditures.
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London-Dubai emerges as MENA’s region busiest flight route for business travel: Study
Dubai and London capture 10% of MENA’s business travel market in 2023, a new study shows
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Tumodo, Tabby ink deal to boost business travel efficiency by 80%
Tumodo’s collaboration with Tabby signifies a major step forward in digitalising business travel in the UAE and GCC
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Dubai travel startup Tumodo sets sights on $49bn Indian business travel market
The company said it aims to capture five percent of the Indian travel market by 2027
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Heavy traffic, long commutes forcing over half of Dubai residents to work on-the-go: Report
As tourism and business continue to thrive in Dubai, roads have become increasingly congested, leaving many commuters using the long travel times to finish up work
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UAE-based business travel platform Tumodo set to enter Saudi Arabia; eyes 5% market share in 2 years
The startup aims to disrupt the kingdom’s travel market through its AI-based innovative platform helping businesses to achieve huge savings on their travel costs
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Dubai-based travel platform Tumodo raises $35mn in pre-seed funding
Tumodo aims to scale its platform to 25 additional countries by 2026
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ATM signs partnership deals as global business travel tipped to reach $1.8bn by 2027
Business travel will reach $1.8bn in 2027; ATM partners with ICCA and GBTA