Connections Luxury

Middle East 2026

29 MARCH - 1 APRIL 2026

DOHA

QATAR                   

The Middle East continues to cement its place as a global force in luxury travel – and this is the event that puts you face-to-face with the region’s most influential luxury travel buyers.

From 29 March – 1 April 2026, we return to Doha, Qatar for our flagship Middle East gathering, uniting leading travel designers from across the GCC and India, alongside a select international mix, to meet global luxury travel brands through one-to-one meetings and immersive experiences.

Our programme will be hosted across some of Qatar’s most iconic venues and luxury properties. More details coming soon.

✈️ Why this market matters: Gulf travellers are among the highest spenders globally when it comes to luxury travel. In 2023 alone, outbound tourism from the GCC was worth over USD 76 billion, with Saudi Arabia accounting for nearly half that figure. With high-net-worth individuals across the region seeking longer stays, ultra-luxury experiences and bespoke service, the Middle East remains a powerful—and growing—market for global luxury travel brands.

Who is attending

120

Global Luxury Travel Suppliers

High-end Hotels, DMCs, Tourist Boards, Cruise and Transportation

120

Regional Luxury Travel Buyers

Premium Travel Agencies, Concierge Companies, Wedding and Event Planners

BUYER REGIONS

85%

GGC & India

15%

Rest of World

A look back at 2026

Connections Luxury is truly the gold standard for luxury travel networking. The events offer an unparalleled opportunity to connect with the world's most influential luxury travel buyers and suppliers in an intimate and highly curated setting. The seamless blend of insightful discussions and presentations, immersive experiences, and meaningful one-on-one meetings sets the benchmark for industry events. For me, Connections Luxury is an essential platform for forging valuable partnerships and staying ahead of the curve in the ever evolving world of luxury travel.

- Nate Goodall, LURA Lifestyle

Event partners and supporters

  • XO Private

    Community Partner

  • Small Luxury Hotels of The World

    Community Partner

  • Preferred Hotels & Resorts

    Community Partner

Apply for your place

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Welcoming leading luxury travel companies, hoteliers, cruise lines and tourist boards who are seeking to attract luxury travellers from the Middle East and beyond.

Luxury Supplier

Luxury Buyer

Welcoming luxury buyers from the Middle East region, with a small international contingent, who want to meet leading travel companies from around the world.