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Three Qataris Made It Onto Forbes’ Top 100 Travel & Tourism Leaders 2023

Three Qataris were included on the list of the most prominent leaders in the travel and tourism industry that Forbes Middle East published on May 12th.

Leading companies in the travel and tourist sector, hotels, resorts, the aviation industry, and tourism authorities were all represented in the entries.

The Qatari leaders added to the list were:

H.e. akbar al baker.

Ranking: #2 Qatar Airways Group, Inc. Group CEO

Nasser Matar Al Kawari

Position: #22 Katara Hospitality CEO

Badr Mohammed Al Meer

Ranking: #31 Hamad International Airport (DOH) COO

The entries were chosen for the list based on the size of the business, asset ownership, selection of the leaders’ experience, and the leaders’ sphere of influence.

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Egypt grabs 8 places on Forbes ME’s 2023 Top 100 Travel & Tourism Leaders

Tourism continues to see a steady recovery, with the region’s travel and tourism industry being a major contributor to its economic growth and development, Forbes wrote

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Egyptian companies snagged 8 placements on this year’s Top 100 Travel & Tourism Leaders 2023 in the Middle East by Forbes ME.

Tourism continues to see a steady recovery, with the region’s travel and tourism industry being a major contributor to its economic growth and development, Forbes wrote.

In Egypt, tourist arrivals are growing with Egyptian Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Ahmed Issa Taha revealing last week that inbound tourism numbers were up by 43% during Q1 2023 .

Leading the Egyptian entries on the list is EGYPTAIR Holding Company’s Chairman and CEO, Yehia Zakaria Ismail, who placed 13th on the list overall. According to Forbes, EGYPTAIR saw a 60% increase in the number of passengers flying with the company between July 2022 and March 2023.

Ismail was followed by Al Rayyan Tourism Investment Company (ARTIC) CEO and Managing Director, Tarek M. El Sayed at 25th place.

TMG Holding’s Hisham Talaat Moustafa placed 45th on the list as the 3rd top Egyptian travel and tourism leader.

Adel Waly, Executive Managing Director of state-owned Holding Company for Tourism and Hotels (HOTAC), took 52nd placed as Egypt’s 4th industry leader.

National airline Air Cairo’s Chairman and CEO, Hussein Sherif Fahmi took 53rd place.

Hossam El Shaer - Founder and Chairman of SUNRISE Resorts and Cruises; and chairman of SkyMax Holidays – ranked 69; followed by Hany Farag, CEO of National Corporation for Tourism and Hotels (NCT&H) at 78th place; Mohamed Awadalla, CEO of Time Hotels Management landed 91st place.

The list ranked Emirates Airline & Group chairman and CEO Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum as this year’s top industry leader; followed by Qatar Airways Group’s CEO, Akbar Al Baker at 2nd place; and Helal Saeed Almarri, Director General of Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism.

This year’s list was dominated by hospitality companies and hotels and resorts with 59 entries, followed by aviation (airlines and airports) with 31 entries.

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Eleven Abu Dhabi executives have been named in Forbes Middle East’s Top 100 Travel and Tourism Leaders list for 2023, recognising ongoing efforts to advance development of the tourism and hospitality sector in the emirate.

Abu Dhabi executives featured on the list in 2023 include His Excellency Saleh Mohamed Al Geziry, Director General for Tourism at the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi , Guy Hutchinson, President and CEO of Rotana Hotel Management Corporation, His Excellency Engineer Jamal Salem Al Dhaheri, Managing Director and CEO of Abu Dhabi Airports , Antonoaldo Neves, Group CEO at Etihad Aviation Group , Engineer Mohamed Al Zaabi, CEO of Miral , His Excellency Humaid Matar Al Dhaheri, Managing Director and Group CEO of ADNEC Group , Mohammed Ahmed, CEO of RoyalJet, Robert Carey, President of Wizz Air Abu Dhabi , His Excellency Nader Ahmed Al Hammadi, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Aviation, Khalid Anib, CEO of Abu Dhabi National Hotels, and Hany Farag, CEO of National Corporation for Tourism and Hotels.

Forbes Middle East’s Top 100 Travel and Tourism Leaders list recognises the most influential leaders in the Middle East’s travel and tourism industry.

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Three from Oman named among Forbes Middle East Top 100 Travel & Tourism Leaders 2023

The three individuals from Oman include Abdulaziz Al Raisi, CEO of national airline Oman Air, Hashil Al Mahrouqi, CEO of state-owned OMRAN Group, and Captain Mohamed Ahmed, CEO of budget airline SalamAir.

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MUSCAT : Three individuals from Oman have been named among the Middle East’s Top 100 Travel and Tourism Leaders for 2023, as announced by Forbes Middle East.

Forbes Middle East has unveiled its second annual ranking of the region’s Top Travel & Tourism Leaders, highlighting 100 influential personalities making the Middle East one of the world’s most desirable destinations.

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The leaders featured on the 2023 ranking represent 33 nationalities. Emiratis lead with 16 entries, followed by 12 Saudis and 10 British nationals. Hospitality firms, hotels, and resorts dominate the list with 59 entries, followed by aviation with 31 entries and eight entries from tourism authorities. Among the top 10 executives, five lead companies are headquartered in the U.A.E., four in Saudi Arabia, and one in Qatar.

Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and CEO of the Emirates Airline & Group, tops the list for the second consecutive year. The Emirates Group’s revenues surged 128% in the first half of the 2022/23 financial year, hitting $15.3 billion. Akbar Al Baker, CEO of Qatar Airways Group, and Helal Saeed Almarri, Director General at Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism, round up the top three.

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Are your destination’s visitors happy? It’s valuable to know, and to know why. Our colleagues at Tourism Sentiment Index help destination marketers answer that question, and they are excited to share this year’s list of Leading Places: The 100 Most Loved Tourism Destinations Around the World . Check it out and see whether and how your destination ranks within the global top 100. 

The TSI team has assembled the Leading Places list after gathering data from publicly available online conversations throughout 2022. This isn’t a list of editor’s favourites or paid sponsorships. The list is one result of a sentiment analysis study that covers 1.6 billion online conversations and content pieces about 21,330 global destinations. It’s hard to imagine 1.6 billion pieces of data. But what is clear and easy to see, thanks to artificial intelligence and a lot of work by TSI’s data analysts, is that each place in the top 100 has earned a strong tourism reputation according to its Tourism Sentiment Score®. A high score indicates positive online sentiment reflecting how people feel about a tourism destination and its assets. 

Knowing how people feel about your destination’s experiences provides the tools to understand where to prioritize your DMO’s efforts. Places are using TSI to compare with their competitors , validate messaging , and re-energize stakeholders . They are able to celebrate successes and see opportunities for improvement. 

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The top travel destinations for 2023, according to experts

Italy will be hot again next year, along with a re-opened asia, sunny beaches and the mountain west.

At the beginning of 2022, the outlook for travel felt uncertain. A new coronavirus variant had tripped up society again, and it was still a roll of the dice to plan a vacation — let alone take one. But once the omicron wave waned, travel roared back with a vengeance: Testing requirements fell, borders opened and it seemed as if every other person you knew went to Europe.

As we begin 2023, all signs show the collective appetite for travel remains huge, despite inflation and recession concerns. Industry experts are forecasting certain 2022 trends will carry over in the new year, such as people taking longer trips, going on more of them and spending more to take them.

Julia Carter, founder of Craft Travel , says her typical client would usually book one big trip a year. Now, two or even three are the norm, with one person already locked in for four major trips: Morocco, Switzerland, Botswana and a tiger safari in India. For Brittany Campbell, owner of Bucket List Holidays , most clients are booking trips for at least 10 days, and some as long as 32.

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A notable change in the new year is a willingness to book long in advance again, even as far out as 2024 for clients of Susan Blume at Personal Escape Travel . That may be because more people are interested in taking bucket-list trips, which require more planning. Or it could be because many people couldn’t get what they wanted in 2022 thanks to high demand for travel, says Liz Einbinder, spokesperson for the biking and hiking tour company Backroads .

So where are people going in 2023? We asked dozens of travel advisers, tour operators and booking platforms to find out. Some of our findings won’t surprise you — “Europe is still very hot,” says Alisa Cohen, founder of Luxe Traveler Club — while other breakout destinations might. Zambia, anyone?

The absolute, undisputed most popular destination for 2023 is Italy. And if you thought everyone went in 2022, buckle up.

Fulvio De Bonis, president and co-founder of Imago Artis Travel , says they’re bracing for “way more” business in 2023.

De Bonis puts Italy travel trends into three categories: people, nature and sports. Travelers want to meet interesting locals, such as chefs or fishermen. They want to see beautiful places by going foraging in the mountains near Lake Como, for example, or hitting the beach. And they want to have exciting sports experiences , maybe by catching a soccer game or touring a team’s training facilities.

Shayna Mizrahi, founder and CEO of Vive Voyage , says her clients are also highly interested in connecting with Italian culture through cooking classes, boat excursions and artisan workshops.

For private tour operator Access Italy , the Amalfi Coast, Lake Como, Tuscany, Puglia and Sicily are clients’ most requested destinations. These classics are also the most popular for Imago Artis, but De Bonis notes that travelers want off-the-beaten-path experiences within these well-known places. They don’t just want to see Tuscany’s highlights; “there is a world outside of Florence,” De Bonis says, and travelers want to explore it.

Other European destinations trailing behind Italy next year (but still in hot pursuit) are Greece, Portugal and the United Kingdom.

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As the last region in the world to reopen during the pandemic, East Asia is expected to have a banner year for tourism, with Japan poised to be the fan favorite.

Although people want to go to the “Golden Triangle” — Tokyo , Kyoto, Osaka — Mike Salvadore, a travel agent with Travel Leaders, recommends adding a stop to see Japan beyond its best-known cities, such as mountainous Sapporo in the north or beachy Okinawa in the south.

If you’d like to go during cherry blossom season, you may be out of luck. Jeff Krevitt, vice president of marketing for the Americas for Inside Travel Group, which owns InsideJapan Tours , notes that this will be the first spring since 2019 that the country will be open to international travelers, so big crowds can be expected.

For a cheaper alternative with more availability, Rani Cheema, chief executive and travel curator at Cheema’s Travel , recommends traveling to South Korea to see the flowering cherry blossoms this spring instead.

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Behind Japan, Southeast Asia is also high on travelers’ wish lists, with Thailand, Bali and Vietnam at the top.

The travel subscription service VIP Traveler has seen a 200 percent increase in interest in Bali, perhaps following Indonesia’s newly launched digital-nomad visa .

It could also be that Bali appeals to the growing number of travelers interested in trips focused on wellness. Salvadore says most of his clients want to go to Ubud, Bali’s lush jungle town near the center of the island. But some have been open to suggestions to try the lesser-visited eastern coast or northwestern Bali, “which is a little bit more secluded but also really beautiful,” Salvadore said.

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The Caribbean

A perennial sunshine-filled favorite that tends to be easy for Americans to reach, the Caribbean will remain sought-after in 2023.

“A lot of people will go to the typical places like the Dominican Republic or Jamaica or the Bahamas,” Salvadore said, but eastern Caribbean countries are some of his favorites, such as Barbados, Saint Lucia, Anguilla, Antigua and Grenada.

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Jonathan Alder, owner of the luxury travel company Jonathan’s Travels , has booked more Egypt trips for clients in the past two years than he has over the entire decade, and requests are picking up speed in 2023. “We’ve had one after another after another after another,” he said.

Some of the renewed interest may be attributed to the anticipated opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum, says Jasmine Padda, Egypt destination expert for Kensington Tours . She also pointed to the increase in major cruise lines adding sailings in the region.

Carolyn Addison, head of product for the luxury travel company Black Tomato , credits Egypt’s trending status to people who want to check classic trips off their bucket lists.

“We have lots of people who are like: ‘I’ve always wanted to see the pyramids. I’ve always wanted to cruise the Nile,’” she said.

The American West

Jen Moyse, VP of product for the travel app TripIt , says that although international travel is having a moment, Americans will continue to return to iconic cities at home that are still rebounding from the pandemic.

Of the Top 5 most booked domestic destinations on the travel booking platform Hopper , four are out west: Las Vegas, Denver, Los Angeles and Phoenix.

For Skyscanner bookings, Las Vegas and Los Angeles took the top spots for most booked flights in the new year, with San Francisco, Honolulu and Denver also making the Top 10.

The vacation rental platform Vrbo says demand for homes in western U.S. destinations is on the rise, as customers look for trips in the great outdoors.

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Mexico has been breaking tourism records throughout the pandemic and will return as a powerhouse destination in 2023. Its most popular and easy-to-get-to beach destinations are major contributors to that success.

“People are welcoming that beach vacation,” Cohen said. “They want to go to Mexico and just relax.”

Cancún, on Mexico’s Caribbean coast, is the most booked international destination next year for Hopper, Skyscanner and the airfare search engine Skiplagged . However, demand for cultural capitals will also continue to rise.

Oaxaca is the second-most popular destination for the travel company Modern Adventure, and Mexico City ranks high as well.

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Another carry-over from 2022, Costa Rica is attracting travelers — including families, honeymooners and retirees — with its abundance of affordable flights, outdoor adventures, wildlife and coastline.

For customers of travel planning company Zicasso , the most sought-after places to visit are Arenal, Manuel Antonio, Monteverde, Tortuguero and the Osa Peninsula, which lines up with our expert recommendations .

The most booked 2023 itinerary for Road Scholar, a group tour company for senior travelers, is a Costa Rica vacation that hits many of those places, as well as Punta Leona, on the central Pacific coast, and Sarapiqui, a renowned birdwatching region in Costa Rica’s Caribbean lowlands.

The Galápagos Islands

Another dream trip becoming a reality for travelers in 2023 is the Galápagos Islands. The biggest seller for Astonishing Travel owner Heidi Bocianowski, the Pacific Ocean archipelago appeals to people who want to see something new every day, including black lava rock, red sand and rare wildlife.

Brian Tan of Zicasso says customers are keen on combining a trip to the Galápagos with other South American highlights.

That may be Patagonia, which has been “by far one of the most popular destinations” for Craft Travel founder Carter. It helps that travelers can once again cross between Chile and Argentina by road. Carter has been planning combination trips for clients to Torres del Paine National Park on the Chilean side, with the charming villages of El Calafate and El Chaltén on the Argentinean side.

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African safaris

Keeping with the once-in-a-lifetime theme, Brian Pentek, owner of LuxeLife Travel , says “Africa is huge” for his clients.

Most are going in multigenerational groups who use the trip as graduation presents or family reunions. They may be going to Cape Town, South Africa, as well as Botswana (for game reserves) or Rwanda for gorilla trekking.

In addition to safaris, Salvadore incorporates ways for his clients in Africa to experience local culture, check out the food and drink scenes, and enjoy bush camping instead of staying in luxury lodges. In 2023, he’s sending travelers to Zimbabwe, Kenya, Tanzania and Zambia, a country listed as one of the top up-and-coming travel spots in a summary compiled by Scott Dunn luxury travel planners.

The most booked destinations for Niarra Travel also include South Africa, Victoria Falls (which sits on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe) and Kenya, while trips to the Serengeti in Tanzania dominate reservations for Deeper Africa . One of the company’s owners, Karen Zulauf, said she has noticed upcoming travelers are more interested in adding active excursions, such as “walking safaris, mountain biking, horseback riding, you name it.”

For those who have already done a traditional safari vacation, Carter recommends Namibia, a country seeing a resurgence in interest, where travelers can go on self-driving road trips (vs. ones with a guide) between eco-lodges or take small planes to some of the world’s most remote places, such as the Skeleton Coast and Hoanib Valley.

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Even before the North African country drew international attention in the World Cup, Morocco was emerging as a major travel hot spot. It’s the most booked country for Intrepid Travel , and “we expect Morocco to continue to be incredibly popular in 2023, given the increase in flights into the destination and the ability to get out and have great experiences in one-week, 10-day or two-week itineraries,” said the company’s CEO, James Thornton.

That’s also true for Modern Adventure. Liz Boudreau, vice president of experiences for the company, says it has had a 53 percent increase in bookings compared with 2022.

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Small cruises

Cruises are making a strong comeback, even for travelers who might not consider themselves cruise people. But instead of taking megaships, they’re looking for smaller options operating expedition trips (think Antarctica and Alaska) or luxury voyages, mainly river cruising in Europe and Egypt.

For destinations with the highest interest, such as Portugal, Emma Cakmak, owner of the cruise-focused company A Passport to Travel , is warning clients that May through September is practically sold out across all the top cruise lines, although there’s some availability in low-end stateroom categories.

If you’re striking out, keep shopping around. As they notice demand climb, some cruise lines seem to be “bringing on significant capacity as they move into” 2023, said Priceline CEO Brett Keller.

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LONDON –  Banyan Group , a pioneer in sustainable hospitality, announces the release of its 18th Annual Sustainability Report . Guided by a steadfast commitment to environmental stewardship, community upliftment, and responsible tourism, Banyan Group’s continued dedication to designing with nature, fostering destination stewardship, and uplifting local hosts – remains true to its commitment to sustainable practices, rooted in its core values of “Embracing the Environment, Empowering People”.

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Key highlights from Banyan Group’s 2023 sustainability report:

• Reduced Climate Change Emissions Intensity: By implementing various measures to reduce climate change emissions, including installing batch washers, and implementing solar panel projects, the Group reduced its emissions intensity per occupied room by 22%.
• Waste Diversion: Through rigorous waste monitoring and recycling efforts, Banyan Group diverted 23% of total waste produced in full year 2023 to landfill with recycling or repurposing initiatives, underscored the Group’s dedication to responsible waste management.
• Gender Pay Equity: Banyan Group remains committed to achieving equity, focusing first on addressing the gender pay gap. Ongoing efforts ensure fair compensation and equal opportunities for all associates, resulting in a 3.2% total adjusted gender pay gap.
• Associate Wellbeing: In 2023, the Associate Wellbeing Index recorded a 5% increase across the organisation, as a direct result of Banyan Group’s efforts to ensure that the work environment is nurturing, inclusive and supportive. The Group regularly assesses associate wellbeing and rolled out more than 350 wellbeing programmes in 2023 to improve associates’ physical and mental health.
• Community Empowerment: Through initiatives like the Seedlings programme, Banyan Group remains steadfast in its mission to empower communities through education, engagement, and employment opportunities. In 2023 alone, 119 young individuals were supported, and 1,313 internships were provided through the Seedlings programme. The company’s commitment extends to supporting artisan communities, with 240 such communities receiving support in 2023, a 30% increase from the previous year.

“From the onset, Banyan Group’s sustainability journey has been a collective effort,” says Claire Chiang , Co-Founder of Banyan Group. “Together, we have been working tirelessly to cultivate a better future for our industry and the communities we serve. We’re proud of our progress and going into 2024 as we celebrate our Group’s 30th anniversary, our commitment to caring for our planet and our people – employees and host communities alike – remains steadfast.”

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Using SEMrush, they compiled a list of the country’s twenty most visited travel and tourism websites and then used Ahrefs to find the estimated number of UK visitors throughout 2023. These results were then ranked to determine the most popular sites.

Tripadvisor ranked as the most popular travel and tourism website across the UK in 2023, with approximately 428 million total visits in the past year. It receives an average of 35.7 million monthly visits and was visited most in August when it received approximately 41.2 million website visits. Tripadvisor specialises in comparing travel websites to showcase the best deals and as a platform for user-generated reviews.

Booking.com came second with around 127.9 million total visits throughout 2023. It had the most visits in August last year, with around 12.6 million visits, and receives an average of 10.7 million visits monthly. Booking.com compares the prices of hotels, flights, transport, and attractions to highlight the best deals when planning a holiday.

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“Travel websites make it easier than ever to book transport ahead of time, or explore potential destinations, with sites like Tripadvisor and Booking.com covering all aspects of planning a trip. It will be interesting to see whether the rankings for different airlines and hotels stay the same or fluctuate from year to year as new data is released.”

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