DELRAY BEACH, Fla. (June 30, 2026) — InteleTravel today announced the launch of operations in the United Arab Emirates, establishing a presence in one of the world's most important travel markets and advancing the company's long-term international growth strategy.
The UAE connects major travel and business markets across Europe, Asia, Africa and Australasia, making it a natural next step in InteleTravel's international expansion. Headquartered in Dubai, InteleTravel UAE strengthens the company's presence across key travel markets alongside its operations in the United States, United Kingdom, Ireland, Mexico and the Caribbean.
The expansion follows more than a year of planning, relationship-building and market preparation. InteleTravel committed to moving forward with the launch before recent geopolitical developments and the subsequent peace agreement, reflecting the company's conviction in the UAE's long-term future and its position as one of the world's leading travel hubs.
"We've been preparing for this expansion for more than a year because we recognized the UAE's role as a global travel and business hub," said James Ferrara, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of InteleTravel. "We committed to moving forward before recent developments in the region because we believe in the market's long-term future and the opportunities it presents for advisors, suppliers and travelers alike. This launch reflects our confidence in where the UAE is headed and the role it will continue to play in global travel."
The UAE operation launches with preferred supplier partnerships across cruise, tour operators, airlines, hotels, attractions and live events. InteleTravel has secured all required permits and operating licenses while establishing dedicated support infrastructure to serve advisors and supplier partners throughout the region. Major Travel, part of the InteleTravel portfolio, will launch its tour operator business in the UAE, further strengthening the company's presence in the market. The expansion positions InteleTravel to meet growing traveler interest in destinations across the Middle East.
The expansion creates new opportunities for aspiring travel entrepreneurs across the UAE to build, grow and scale successful travel businesses with the support of the industry's largest and most established host agency. Advisors will have access to education programs, supplier relationships, business tools, live events and mentorship designed to help them succeed.
"For more than three decades, we've helped people build successful travel businesses," said Tricia Handley-Hughes, Managing Director for InteleTravel UK, Ireland and the Middle East. "The UAE allows us to bring that opportunity to a new market while strengthening relationships with travel suppliers and partners throughout the region. It's another important step in expanding the reach of the InteleTravel network and helping more entrepreneurs turn a passion for travel into a successful business."
The UAE expansion represents the latest milestone in a period of sustained growth for InteleTravel. Today, the company supports a network of 145,000 travel advisors worldwide and continues to expand its presence across key travel markets. Recent growth initiatives, including the acquisitions of Tickitto, MGME, Major Travel and Hickory Global Partners, as well as the launch of BusinessTravel.com, have further strengthened InteleTravel's position as a global travel distribution group and created new opportunities for advisors, supplier partners and travelers alike.
About InteleTravel
Established in 1991, InteleTravel is a global travel distribution group and host agency with 145,000 independent travel advisors worldwide. The company has expanded its portfolio across leisure, corporate, meetings and events, and travel experiences through strategic acquisitions and growth initiatives, including Hickory Global Partners, a corporate travel alliance; MGME, a meetings and events agency; Major Travel, a UK-based tour operator; Tickitto, a ticketing and experiences platform; and BusinessTravel.com, a business travel booking platform.
InteleTravel is recognized by major travel suppliers worldwide and maintains preferred supplier relationships across the travel industry. Throughout its more than 30-year history, InteleTravel has established itself as a leader in travel sales through advisor education programs, supplier partnerships and technology solutions designed to support advisor success.
For more information, visit www.InteleTravel.com.
