Middle East Episode 711 (February 25, 2026)

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In this episode TravelTVMiddleeast.News focuses on:

  • In its debut edition, the Arabian Travel Awards Saudi Arabia stormed the industry, igniting ambition and inspiring the travel world to chase bold new milestones.

The Winners are:

  • Daniel Ponzo joins the Gallery of Legends
  • Saleem Sharif is crowned DDP Gamechanger
  • Hashim Alshawi receives the DDP Trailblazer title
  • Hessa Almazroa hailed as the Face of the Future
  • Muhammad Idrees was recognised as the Distinguished
  • Veteran Professional of the Year
  • Best B2B Travel Portal – KSA: Akbar Travels
  • Best Beach Resort: Rixos Obhur Jeddah Resorts and Hotels
  • Best Online Travel Marketplace – KSA: Wego
  • Best Luxury & Mice Hotel: Grand Millennium Tabuk

We Interviewed:

  • Saleem Sharif, Deputy Managing Director, ATS Travel
  • Hashim Alshawi , General Manager, Ashraqat
  • Hessa Almazroa, General Manager, Novotel Sahafa
  • MUHAMMAD IDREES, Manager, Saudi Wings Holidays
  • Karima Saddik, Digital Marketing Manager, Rixos Obhur Jeddah Resorts and Hotels
  • Amr Kateb, Marketing Director, Rixos Obhur Jeddah Resorts and Hotels
  • Mamoun Hmidan, Chief Business Officer, Wego
  • Jalal Nasser, Area General Manager, Millennium Hotels and Resorts, KSA