CEOs and experts in the field of travel and tourism emphasized that the sector is witnessing an increasing activity with the advent of the Eid Al -Fitr holiday, where the travel offices compete in providing offers that suit different groups and budgets, explaining that the destinations of passengers vary between nearby countries that suit short vacations, and countries that need longer travel periods, which provides wide options for those who want to spend the Eid holiday outside the country.
They pointed out, in statements to “Al -Watan”, that the demand for travel this year is not the same momentum that witnessed in 2024, as many travelers have become more eager to plan their trips, with a focus on the necessary trips or trips that are in line with their budgets.
In this context, the Deputy Director General of Al -Nasr Travel and Tourism Company, Sayed Talib Al -Darazi, stressed that “the demand for travel during Eid Al -Fitr is focused on destinations such as Russia, whether Moscow or Sochi, in addition to Turkey, which is still one of the favorite destinations for many travelers, despite the change of demand compared to previous years.”
He added that «there is a great demand for Georgia, Azerbaijan and Thailand, as these destinations are distinctive options thanks to their various nature and medium costs.
For those who prefer religious trips, Al -Darazi pointed out that “there is a continuous request for Umrah trips, as well as the visits of Medina, Mashhad, and Iraq”, and these trips remain a major option for families that prefer the spiritual atmosphere during the Eid holiday.
In the same context, the CEO of the Spring Company for Travel and Tourism, Mohamed Al -Hamad, said that “the demand for travel during the Eid Al -Fitr holiday is less than the past years, especially for the system of tourism groups, and individual requests are the most requested as ticket reservations.”
He added that the most demanding destinations during the current period are Russia and Turkey, as well as the religious areas.
For his part, Tourist Media Adviser Mahmoud Al -Nahari explained that “Turkey was the most demanding destination with the beginning of reservations, especially with the competitive offers presented by the travel companies, but some travelers preferred to change their destinations later to other places such as Moscow, Georgia, Thailand and Vietnam.”
He added that «there is a remarkable trend towards European destinations such as Poland, which attracts certain groups of travelers, especially with the facilities provided by some countries in electronic travel visas», explaining that due to the limited days of the Eid Al -Fitr holiday, attention towards the Gulf states, specifically between Muscat, Dubai and Doha, in addition to religious trips such as Umrah and Medina.
The activist pointed out that “the demand for travel this year was not the same momentum that he witnessed in 2024, as many travelers became more eager to plan their trips, with a focus on the necessary trips or trips that are in line with their budgets.”
