The Middle East Luxury Trade Meet 2024, held at the St. Regis Doha on November 7, brought together top-tier luxury hotels, resorts, and destinations with travel trade professionals, corporates, and meeting planners. This prestigious event provided a unique platform for networking, enabling attendees to forge meaningful connections in a fast-paced and productive environment. The meeting focused on facilitating collaboration and enhancing the luxury travel sector’s growth, with participants sharing insights and discussing future opportunities.

Biju David, CCO, AirlinePros Qatar, had the opportunity to meet with key stakeholders, including H.E. Mr. Sira Swangsilpa, Ambassador of Thailand, Ms. Yanisa Thanomrod, Second Secretary of the Royal Thai Embassy in Doha, and Mr. Ahman Mad-adam, Director of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT-Dubai Office). Additionally, hoteliers and destination management companies (DMCs) from leading Thai destinations like Bangkok, Phuket, and Pattaya were present, strengthening relationships and exploring new collaborative ventures in the luxury tourism market.

The event was made possible through the collaborative efforts of Qatar Airways and the Thailand Tourism Board, who played a key role in bringing together industry professionals for a successful and impactful gathering. The event highlighted the growing opportunities in the luxury travel sector, reinforcing the importance of networking and strategic partnerships to drive future growth.