Airlines in the Middle East have proven time and time again that they do everything in their power to ensure passengers have a seamless travel experience. And a good indicator of this is the fact that they continue to win awards for their outstanding performances. The latest award, for which they swept several categories, happens to be the World Travel Awards 2024. And not just airlines, but different Middle East-based companies won several awards.
World Travel Awards 2024 announced
When the World Travel Awards 2024 were announced, it was clear from the list of winners that the Middle East had won several accolades. From hotels and airports to airlines, awards in several categories were presented. However, before we dive into all the names that have won multiple accolades, it's important to shed some light on one more award. Yes, the World Travel Tech Awards 2024 have also revealed their winners! Qatar Airways won the World's Best Airline Website 2024 and Emirates won the World's Best Airline App 2024.
Recognition won by several companies in the Middle East
Now, if you were also waiting for all the names that won one sort of recognition or another in various categories, they are all as follows:
Airports and airlines:
- Dnata – Leading global air transport service provider 2024
- Qatar Airways – World's Leading Airline 2024, World's Leading Airline – Business Class 2024, World's Leading Airline to the Middle East 2024,
- Qatar Airways Al Mourjan Business Lounge at Hamad International Airport – the Middle East's premier airline lounge – Business Class 2024
- Etihad Airways – World's Leading Airline – Customer Experience 2024, World's Leading Airline – Economy Class 2024, World's Leading Airline – First Class Lounge 2024
- Emirates – World's Leading Airline – First Class 2024, World's Leading Airline Brand 2024, World's Leading Airline in In-Flight Entertainment 2024, World's Leading Airline Rewards Program 2024 (Skywards)
- dnata Representation Services – World’s Leading Airline GSA 2024
- Dubai International Airport, United Arab Emirates – World’s Leading Airport 2024
- Muscat International Airport, Oman – World’s Leading Airport – Customer Experience 2024
- Abu Dhabi Airports – World’s Leading Airport Operator 2024
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Other categories
- Summersalt Beach Club, United Arab Emirates – Best Beach Club in the World 2024
- The Oberoi Beach Resort, Al Zorah, United Arab Emirates – Best Beach Villa Resort in the World 2024
- Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel, Qatar – World’s Best Business & Conference Hotel 2024
- Address Beach Resort, United Arab Emirates – Best City Beach Resort in the World 2024
- InterContinental Dubai – Festival City, United Arab Emirates – World’s Best Urban Business Hotel 2024
- Grand Hyatt Dubai, United Arab Emirates – World’s Best Conference & Wedding Hotel 2024
- Park Hyatt Dubai, United Arab Emirates – World's Best Corporate Resort 2024
- Mina Rashid, Dubai – World’s Leading Cruise Port 2024
- Qasr Al Watan, United Arab Emirates – World’s First Cultural Tourist Attraction 2024
- Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara, Abu Dhabi, UAE – Best Desert Resort in the World 2024
The aforementioned awards were all given globally and, of course, there was also a separate category reserved just for the Middle East region. Many airlines, airports, adventure locations and even thriller parks, to name a few, have been featured. You can view the full list on the website.
It is not wrong to say that the Middle East shines brightly as it has taken several places on this prestigious list.
Cover image courtesy of: X/QatarAirways, Wikimedia Commons and X/Dubai Media Office
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First published: December 13, 2024 at 3:16 p.m.
