The premier luxury travel event to grow in the Middle East.
Connections Luxury Middle East returns to Doha, Qatar from 29 March – 1 April 2026.
This exclusive event is designed for leading travel companies looking to grow their presence in the Middle East and attract luxury travellers from across the region.
We’ll welcome top-tier luxury travel buyers from the GCC and India who are looking to connect with exceptional travel products and experiences from around the world. Specialisms in FIT and leisure.
Luxury buyers source markets:
70% GCC & India
30% Rest of World
We're on the cusp of the Golden Age of Travel in the Middle East…
🚀 The estimated average spend on GCC outbound travel could hit 216 billion (USD) by 2030 - 30 billion (USD) is predicted to come from the UAE; 27 billion (USD) from Saudi Arabia.
✈️ By 2030, 61 million outbound departures are predicted with an average spend of 1,700-3,000 (USD) per trip.
🏗️ Infrastructure projects like the Al Maktoum International Airport, designed to handle 260 million passengers annually, exemplify the country’s forward-looking economic vision.
🌎 The GCC traveller is looking further-afield, ready to explore new experiential destinations.
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