Forbes Middle East reveals the region’s top travel & tourism leaders

Forbes Middle East reveals the region’s top travel & tourism leaders

Meet The Region's 100 Game-Changing Heads Of Travel-Focused Businesses

The most populated sector is hotels and hospitality, with 59 executives.

The list features 33 nationalities. Emiratis dominate with 16 entries, followed by Saudis with 12.

In the top 10, five companies are headquartered in the U.A.E., four in Saudi Arabia, and one in Qatar.

Dubai, UAE: Forbes Middle East has unveiled its second annual ranking of the region's Top Travel & Tourism Leaders, highlighting 100 influential personalities making the Middle East one of the world’s most desirable destinations. To construct the ranking, Forbes Middle East looked at the size of the business including revenues and the value of investments and assets ownership of assets, and the business leader's experience, designation, and achievements. All individuals had to be based in the Middle East.

The leaders featured on the 2023 ranking represent 33 nationalities. Emiratis lead with 16 entries, followed by 12 Saudis and 10 British nationals. Hospitality firms, hotels, and resorts dominate the list with 59 entries, followed by aviation with 31 entries and eight entries from tourism authorities. Among the top 10 executives, five lead companies are headquartered in the U.A.E., four in Saudi Arabia, and one in Qatar.

Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and