TravTalk Middle East Online Magazine
Arabian Travel Awards, one of the region’s esteemed accolades in travel, tourism & hospitality sectors, returns for its 8th edition on 25 November, 2025. Leaders will gather from across GCC to honour excellence in the Middle East travel landscape.
Dr Shehara Fernando
Held as an exclusive, invitation-only affair, the Arabian Travel Awards 2025 has become a platform for celebrating the achievements of the region’s most influential tourism and hospitality leaders. Wuth every year, the event continues to raise the bar; highlighting individuals and organisations whose commitment has evolved the way the world sees the Middle East.
True to its reputation for fairness, winners are determined through an internet-based voting process. Backed by TRAVTALK and TravelTV News, the ATA will spotlight excellence across four key segments: Personal Awards, Business Awards, Trending Awards and Partner Awards. Categories include Best Business Hotel, Best City Hotel, Best Green Hotel, Best Destination Management Company, Best B2B Travel Portal and Best Luxury Hotel, among others. Each category acknowledges excellence across different facets of the Arabian travel and hospitality ecosystem.
SanJeet, Mentor, ATA, said, “The awards come at a pivotal time. With the region seeing historic growth and tourism fast becoming a pillar for diversified economies, it is important than ever to celebrate those leading the way. the Arabian Travel Awards is a tribute to those redefining the future of travel in the GCC.”
