Business trips in the Middle East and North Africa region (MENA) increased by 50 percent in the first quarter of 2025, compared to the same period of the previous year, marking a significant rebound in corporate mobility, according to an industry report.
The economic resurgence of the region and the growing demand for corporate travel solutions without problems are cited as the main drivers of this growth, said the Tumodo report, a business travel platform based in EAU.
The report, citing recent investigations, said that the Mena business travel market is expected to reach income or at $ 270 billion by 2030.
Business Trips Mena Organ
“As global markets stabilize and strengthen corporate ties, the Mena region is witnessing a dynamic change in business travel patterns,” Tumodo said.
The company’s report also said that China leads as the main business trip destination from the Mena region, which represents 25 percent of the trips, followed by the EAU (13 percent) and Saudi Arabia (5 percent).
India (4 percent), the United Kingdom (3.5 percent), France and Germany (3 percent each) are the other main travel destinations in the region.
The report says that Dubai remains a key transit center, with high frequency flights to Guangzhou and Seoul, while Riad, Cairo and Doha witnesses an increase in business trips due to large -scale infrastructure investments.
Hospitality market growth
The report also said that the Mena hospitality market, valued at an estimated $ 286 billion in 2024, is projected to grow to $ 487 billion by 2032, thoroughly corporate travelers that demonstrate a preference for premium accommodations.
Four -star hotels led 45 percent reservations, while five -star hotels won 20 percent traction, indicating an increase in the demand for high -end stays, according to the report.
Moreoover, luxury hotels in the Middle East saw an increase of 145 percent year after year in the reserves of the duration of Ramadan 2025, since travelers opted for Premium experiences, he said.
“With the demand for business trips that accelerate between Mena, organizations are the efficiency of prioritization, compliance and sustainability in their travel strategies,” said Stan Klyuy, CCO in Tumodo.
The company said that the evolution -travel panorama also reflects the growing trend of “bleisure” trips, combining business trips with leisure experiences.
The average duration of the business trip has extended to 10 days, reflecting pre-pandemics standards, while room fees have infringed 10 percent to an average of $ 160 per night, he said.
