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February 11 - 12, 2026

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14^th Annual Meetings Arabia & Luxury Travel (MALT) Congress

A Toast to Success - Thank You for Making MALT Exceptional

Our heartfelt gratitude to the distinguished delegates, visionary speakers, and esteemed partners whose presence and insights made the Meetings Arabia & Luxury Travel Congress a resounding success.

We look forward to crafting more extraordinary experiences with you in the future and welcoming you to MALT 2026!

14th Annual Meetings Arabia and Luxury Travel Congress

Connecting Arabian Luxury & Incentive Travel buyers to the World's Finest Travel Partners

The 13th Annual Meetings Arabia and Luxury Travel Congress (MALT) 2025 delivered a spectacular experience, bringing together top Middle East buyers, global MICE experts, and luxury travel leaders for high-impact networking and business growth. With 15+ hours of meaningful connections, 2000+ pre-scheduled meetings, and 10+ hours of insightful discussions, the event set the stage for game-changing partnerships and industry innovation.

Held in a vibrant destination where tradition met modern luxury, MALT 2025 blended business with cultural exploration and the finest Emirati hospitality. Backed by 40+ world-class sponsors, partners, and premier destinations, and attended by 250+ key decision-makers, the event once again proved to be the ultimate platform for shaping the future of luxury travel and business events in the region.

See you on February 11th & 12th, 2026

World’s Finest Travel Partner

Worldwide, a refined group consistently pushes the boundaries of luxury with peerless service and exceptional experiences. The MALT Congress brings these visionaries together by invitation only, connecting them with 120+ pre-qualified, high-spending Middle East buyers from MICE, business, and luxury travel. With exclusive access to just 40 global suppliers, dedicated one-on-one meetings, curated agendas, and inspiring networking, this platform ensures every moment builds powerful relationships in a seamless, prestigious setting.

Top Arabian Luxury & Incentive Buyers

Enter a realm of exquisite opportunity, where curated connections and timeless experiences converge to elevate your business and amplify your ROI through exclusive insights, personalized one-on-one meetings with top tourism boards and luxury brands, and exceptional networking. Stay ahead with insider knowledge on luxury travel trends, forging timeless connections that unlock unparalleled experiences and lasting partnerships. Immerse yourself in refined business strategies and create extraordinary journeys, ensuring your legacy in luxury travel is impactful and enduring

Luxe Partnerships, Unexplored Destinations, Elite Connections - that's what's in store!

Step into the world of MALT 2026

250+

Influential Industry Leaders & Key Decision-Makers in Attendance

250+

Influential Industry Leaders & Key Decision-Makers in Attendance

15+

Hours of Networking Opportunities

15+

Hours of High-Impact Business Networking

10+

Hours of In-Depth Learning & Knowledge Sharing

10+

Hours of In-Depth Learning & Knowledge Sharing

2

Days of One-on-One Meetings

2

Days of One-on-One Meetings

40+

World-Class Sponsors, Partners & Premier Destinations

40+

World-Class Sponsors, Partners & Premier Destinations

2000+

Pre-Scheduled One-on-One Business Meetings

2000+

Pre-Scheduled One-on-One Business Meetings

Influential Industry Experts

2025 Sponsors & Partners

Celebrating the Visionaries of MICE, Business & Luxury Travel in the MENA region.

20th February, 2025 | Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers, UAE

8th Annual MALT Excellence Awards

The 8th Annual MALT Excellence Awards was a spectacular celebration of excellence in MICE, business, and luxury travel across the Middle East. The event honored outstanding organizations and visionary leaders who have set new standards in innovation, engagement, and impactful event planning. From exceptional brand experiences to creative and strategic programs, the awards recognized those shaping the future of the industry.

Held on February 20th in Abu Dhabi, the evening was nothing short of amazing bringing together top industry professionals for an evening of recognition, inspiration, and celebration. Congratulations to all the winners for their remarkable achievements!

Geographical Breakdown of the Buyers

What Makes Us Stand Out

Hear from the Voices of Experience

“The event was well-structured, and the on-site team was incredibly helpful. Excited about the potential business opportunities from these new connections!”

Concierge Tbilisi

“A fantastic, meticulously arranged event! The sessions were insightful, and the meetings were valuable opportunities to establish strong business connections. I’ll definitely recommend my director to book again next year!”

One Wish Travel

“Highly engaging and insightful speeches, excellent networking opportunities, and an overall well-organized event. Looking forward to attending again next year!”

Grecotel Hotels & Resorts

“A truly vibrant experience, filled with insightful discussions on luxury travel and key market expectations in the Middle East. With several promising leads already in the pipeline, the event provided valuable opportunities for future business in Macao. The quality of delegates, their expertise, and willingness to share market insights made the experience even more rewarding.”

Sands Resorts Macao

“The experience at MALT Congress has been amazing. Returning for the second time, it remains a valuable platform to connect with new travel agencies and explore potential collaborations. With 15 productive meetings focused on MICE groups and promoting our hotel in Florya, the event offers great opportunities for future business and strengthening Istanbul’s appeal as a destination.”

Crowne Plaza Istanbul Florya Hotel

“An incredibly well-organized experience with a welcoming atmosphere and highly engaging meetings. The opportunity to connect with both familiar faces and new contacts highlighted the importance of participating in such events to expand business reach. With over 12 meetings on Day 1 and strong interest from attendees, future business prospects look promising.”

Maxx Royal Resorts

“A successful event with highly productive meetings. It’s always a pleasure to return and be part of such a well-coordinated gathering.”

Convention and Exhibition Bureau of Georgia

Convention Bureau of Georgia

“A truly beautiful and emotional experience, exceeding expectations from the very start. The event provided excellent networking opportunities, meaningful connections, and valuable insights into the luxury travel industry and local market preferences. With around 18 productive meetings on Day 1 alone, there’s strong potential for future collaborations.”

Italy World Vibrant

“Attending MALT Congress for the first time has been an incredible experience, and certainly not my last. The event strikes the perfect balance—not too big, not too small—offering the right connections, B2B partners, and timing. With over 24 meetings, the potential for significant collaborations is strong. The quality and organization exceeded expectations, making it a truly impressive platform for networking and business growth.”

Al Khaleej Travels

“It has been an amazing experience at MALT Congress, with great vibes, meaningful connections, and engaging discussions. The sessions offered valuable insights, especially on luxury travel and the emerging role of AI in shaping the future of travel. With numerous productive meetings, the potential for future business collaborations looks promising.”

Almobtaker Travels

“The MALT Congress was a unique and enriching experience, particularly as it marked the beginning of my journey to explore opportunities for my company in this part of the world. Over the course of a few days, I had the chance to connect with numerous industry professionals, leading to countless meetings and promising business prospects. What started as a curiosity quickly transformed into an amazing outcome, with the potential for significant business growth in the near future.”

EQUIPO

“The MALT Congress has been a highly positive experience, offering the opportunity to engage with interesting peers and gain valuable insights into the industry. The key takeaway for me is the importance of continuous learning and collaboration in the ever-evolving travel and MICE sector. With around 10 productive meetings, there are several promising prospects for future business collaborations. In one word, the experience has been “engaging.”

FIRMENICH

“The MALT Congress experience has been truly amazing, with exceptional hospitality from arrival to the event itself. It continues to provide valuable insights on managing VIP clients and tailoring their travel needs—an essential topic consistently highlighted over the years. Productive meetings with various tourism authorities also promise potential collaborations, emphasizing the significance of such platforms in connecting with key industry players.”

House of Travel

“What made this experience stand out was the perfect blend of insightful discussions and top-notch hospitality. The sessions highlighted the importance of technology in the travel industry and the need to provide outstanding customer experiences. With around 80 productive meetings, there’s tremendous potential for outsourcing and long-term partnerships.”

Intratour Travel Agency

“A truly fantastic experience with insightful sessions from industry experts, offering valuable dos and don’ts. With 10 to 15 productive meetings on Day 1, including potential event opportunities in El Gouna, Egypt, the event proved to be promising. A memorable moment was reconnecting with a client from a previous destination, making the experience even more special. Expectations exceeded!.”

Orascom Hotel Management

“Bringing a wealth of positive emotions, the experience stood out for its impressive blend of sessions, panel discussions, and workshops that enabled meaningful connections with diverse suppliers from various regions. The opportunity to meet fresh stakeholders presenting unique offerings from hospitality, DMCs, and F&B sectors added significant value. With aligned products and shared values, there’s strong potential for future collaborations.”

Pan World Travel & Tourism

“The vibrant atmosphere made the experience truly enjoyable, with engaging sessions offering valuable insights into the future of luxury travel. With 15-16 productive meetings on the first day alone, the opportunity to connect with promising prospects from the luxury travel sector proved highly rewarding, leaving excitement for what’s ahead.”

Royal Caribbean Arabia

“It’s been a truly rewarding experience, marked by meaningful discussions with resort owners and luxury destination companies. With over 20 meetings in two days, the event provided excellent opportunities for potential business partnerships. The noticeable growth in supplier participation this year made it even more impactful, helping achieve key goals for expanding overseas collaborations.”

Royal Class Travel & Tourism

“An excellent platform bringing together quality participants with a strong focus on luxury travel and MICE. The discussions revealed significant business potential, especially in the Nordic, Hong Kong, and Macao regions. With a global presence in 80 countries, there’s great optimism for meaningful collaborations that will drive the MICE business forward.”

Satguru Travels

“A dynamic gathering focused on enhancing the travel industry by fostering meaningful interactions and creating user-friendly experiences. The evolving GCC travel market, driven by rapid changes in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, and the UAE, highlights a growing demand for personalized luxury, seamless service, and instant fulfillment. Meeting and exceeding these expectations is key to retaining customer loyalty.”

The Kanoo Group

“An excellent experience with great networking opportunities and high-quality buyers. The seamless support from the QnA team ensured smooth interactions, making the event both productive and rewarding.”

Italy Airports VIP

“An excellent event with top-tier networking opportunities and seamless organization. The insightful sessions and meaningful discussions added immense value, making it a must-attend for industry professionals. Looking forward to even greater experiences in the future!.”

Aseel Adventures

“A fantastic platform for connecting with industry leaders, exploring new opportunities, and gaining valuable insights. The sessions were engaging, the networking was impactful, and the event was executed flawlessly. Truly an enriching experience!.”

Al Mazroey International Company for Travel (MICCO) LLC

“A well-organized event filled with learning, collaboration, and future business potential. The sessions provided key industry takeaways, and the networking opportunities were excellent. Excited to build on these connections in the future!”

Freedom World Travel and Tours

“An outstanding event that delivered beyond expectations! From engaging discussions to impactful networking, every moment was valuable. The venue, the organization, and the quality of attendees made it a truly exceptional experience.”

Victoria Travels

“A dynamic gathering of industry leaders fostering collaboration, innovation, and growth. The engaging discussions and meaningful connections made this event an invaluable experience. A must-attend for those looking to stay ahead in the industry!”

Consolidated Contractors International Company

“A meticulously planned event that was both insightful and productive. The networking sessions were engaging, and the opportunities to connect with industry peers were invaluable. Looking forward to future editions with even more impactful discussions!”

COZMO Travel

“We will most likely attend again but won’t share it on our socials—our dear competitors might follow! Some secrets are better kept this way. Excellent execution, great attendance, and truly worth it!”

LunaJets

“An excellent and highly focused event with great potential for future business. The networking opportunities were exceptional, making it a valuable experience.”

Legend Safari Travel & Tours

“A very well-organized event with an improved quality of buyers this year. The professionalism and attention to detail were truly commendable.”

Abercrombie & Kent

“Perfect scheduling, engaging content, and insightful discussions. Looking forward to seeing more corporate attendees in the future!”

Baku Convention Centre

“An incredible platform to build lasting connections. The venue was smart and beautiful, and the team was friendly and supportive. We truly enjoyed the experience!”

Seas4Life

“A well-organized and smoothly executed event. Everything was planned meticulously, making it a seamless experience for all participants.”

Maxx Royal Resorts

“Brilliantly organized with a well-curated agenda. The sessions were insightful, and the overall experience was truly rewarding.”

Brazil Sensations

“A consistently well-organized and productive event, offering a fantastic opportunity to connect with new companies and reconnect with existing partners.”

Azerbaijan Tourism Board

“The event was well-structured, and the on-site team was incredibly helpful. Excited about the potential business opportunities from these new connections!”