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Business Traveller Middle East Awards

Welcome to the Business Traveller Middle East Awards 2026. The prestigious annual Awards, now in its 25th edition, celebrates the very best across categories spanning airlines, airports and hotels across 38 categories.

Backed by a robust public voting system, the Awards stand out for their authenticity and integrity—celebrating the businesses that elevate travel and tourism, and recognising the excellence shaping the industry’s future.

This invitation-only ceremony will bring together some of the most influential names and decision-makers in the sector for an evening of recognition and celebration.

Date: June 18, 2026

Venue: InterContinental Dubai Festival City (location map)

Hear from the winners themselves

After several other awards from home, I’m now proud to be bringing back the 2025 Business Traveller Middle East Award for Best Airport In The World, to Singapore Changi Airport.

It’s a great feeling. Dubai is a lovely place, and we are a staunch supporter of Business Traveller Middle East. One of the best things about these awards is the diversity that it showcases. Business Traveller has been very diverse in its offerings, embracing various changes, and it’s really about the evolution of travelling in the Middle East [and beyond]. I’m very glad to bring this award home for Singapore Changi Airport.

– Kelvin Tan, Vice-President and Head of Operations, Singapore Changi Airport

I’m really pleased to have been part of the 2025 edition of the Business Traveller Middle East Awards. It’s a night that’s all about celebration, and recognising the best of the best in the industry, from airlines to hospitality [and everything in between]. It’s so nice to be a part of it – and to see our beautiful resort featured in the magazine on every table that evening! If you haven’t yet been to our property, please do come and visit!

– Gerrit Schmidt, General Manager, Marriott Palm Resort Jumeirah

I’ so happy to introduce Fairmont Dubai as the winner of the award for Best Refurbished Hotel in the Middle East, at the 2025 Business Traveller Middle East Awards. The hotel is 22 years old, and we just finished the renovation last year. and we’re so happy to achieve this amazing award. Thank you so much for this recognition.

– Joe Nassoura, General Manager, Fairmont Dubai

Hear from the winners themselves

After several other awards from home, I’m now proud to be bringing back the 2025 Business Traveller Middle East Award for Best Airport In The World, to Singapore Changi Airport.

It’s a great feeling. Dubai is a lovely place, and we are a staunch supporter of Business Traveller Middle East. One of the best things about these awards is the diversity that it showcases. Business Traveller has been very diverse in its offerings, embracing various changes, and it’s really about the evolution of travelling in the Middle East [and beyond]. I’m very glad to bring this award home for Singapore Changi Airport.

– Kelvin Tan, Vice-President and Head of Operations, Singapore Changi Airport

I’m really pleased to have been part of the 2025 edition of the Business Traveller Middle East Awards. It’s a night that’s all about celebration, and recognising the best of the best in the industry, from airlines to hospitality [and everything in between]. It’s so nice to be a part of it – and to see our beautiful resort featured in the magazine on every table that evening! If you haven’t yet been to our property, please do come and visit!

– Gerrit Schmidt, General Manager, Marriott Palm Resort Jumeirah