dnata Travel Group brands win seven accolades at World Travel Awards Middle East 2026

Dubai, UAE, 16 September 2026: dnata Travel Group brands have secured seven prestigious accolades at the World Travel Awards Middle East 2026, announced as the Group showcases its latest investments and innovations at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai.

dnata Travel Group is the travel division of dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider. The awards celebrate excellence across the travel, tourism and hospitality industries, recognising the continued success and growth of Dubai-based brands dnata Travel, Arabian Adventures and dnata Travel Management.

As dnata Travel continues to expand its presence across the GCC, the brand was named Saudi Arabia's Leading Travel Agency 2026 for the seventh consecutive year.

Arabian Adventures, the Group's destination management company (DMC), tour and safari operator, claimed three awards, winning United Arab Emirates' Leading Desert Safari Company 2026, United Arab Emirates' Leading Tour Operator 2026, and Dubai's Leading Destination Management Company 2026.

The awards come as Arabian Adventures unveils the future vision for its flagship desert destination, The Fort – Lisaili, at ATM. The AED 8 million redevelopment will transform the venue into a new benchmark for desert tourism in Dubai, introducing the UAE's first dune-top desert zipline alongside new dining, entertainment and cultural experiences from 2027.

dnata Travel Management, the Group's corporate travel services provider, also earned three World Travel Awards titles, including Middle East's Leading Corporate Travel Company 2026, Bahrain's Leading Travel Management Company 2026, and Dubai's Leading Travel Management Company 2026.

John Bevan, CEO, dnata Travel Group, said: “It's fantastic to see dnata Travel, Arabian Adventures and dnata Travel Management recognised once again by the World Travel Awards. These accolades are a reflection of the incredible people behind our brands, who work every day to deliver outstanding service and memorable travel experiences for our customers across leisure, corporate travel and destination management.

“Receiving this recognition during Arabian Travel Market makes it especially meaningful. It's an opportunity to celebrate how far our brands have come, while looking ahead to what's next. From investing in new experiences and destinations to advancing technology and innovation across our businesses, we're focused on creating even greater value for travellers and partners, and helping shape the future of travel from the Middle East to the world.”

At ATM Dubai 2026, dnata Travel Group is showcasing a range of initiatives that reflect growing demand for experience-led and seamless travel. Highlights include an interactive desert-inspired activation from Arabian Adventures, insights from attractions marketplace priohub on evolving traveller booking behaviours, and the latest innovations from brands including marhaba, Yalago and Gold Medal.

The World Travel Awards acknowledges, rewards and celebrates excellence across all sectors of the global travel, tourism and hospitality industries. Winners are determined through votes cast by travel and tourism professionals and consumers worldwide.

For more information about dnata Travel Group, visit www.dnata.com/travel.