Turpal Nominated for Middle East’s Best Travel Tech Startup 2025

Turpal Technologies has been officially nominated for “Middle East’s Best Travel Tech Startup 2025” at the 5th annual World Travel Tech Awards, a global platform that celebrates excellence and innovation in travel technology.

This nomination reflects our mission to transform how tours, activities, and attractions are sold, booked and managed across multiple regions around the world. From empowering tour suppliers and resellers with powerful tools to delivering seamless experiences for travelers, Turpal is redefining what modern travel technology can achieve.

Why This Recognition Matters

The World Travel Tech Awards are regarded as a benchmark for innovation in the industry, shining a spotlight on companies that are pushing boundaries and delivering measurable impact. For us, being shortlisted is a validation that the work we’re doing to support travel operators and improve customer experiences is making a real difference.

The travel and tourism industry in the Middle East is one of the fastest growing globally. With ambitious government visions, new attractions, and an increasingly digital-savvy traveler base, there has never been a more important time to provide operators with technology that scales. Our nomination demonstrates that Turpal is at the center of this transformation, giving regional businesses the tools they need to compete on a global stage.

Recognition from such a prestigious platform also highlights the role of startups in driving meaningful change. While large enterprises often dominate the conversation, it is agile, innovation-driven startups like Turpal that are introducing fresh approaches, rethinking old processes, and enabling sustainable growth for the future.

Turpal’s Journey: From an idea to Middle East’s Best Travel Tech Startup

Founded with a vision to simplify how tours and activities are booked, Turpal began as a response to the challenges faced by suppliers, resellers and travelers alike. Traditional systems were costly, complex, and often left businesses spending more time managing operations than curating unforgettable experiences. Thereby, it was impossible for them to remain competitive.

We built Turpal to change that. By offering an intuitive, all-in-one platform for direct bookings, inventory management, digital distribution, and secure payments, we’ve given operators a way to streamline operations, grow sales, and reach travelers more effectively. From small, family-owned tour companies to large-scale activity providers, Turpal has become a trusted partner that adapts to the needs of diverse businesses.

Our story is also a testament to collaboration. Every improvement in our platform has come from listening closely to our clients, understanding their realities, and designing tools that genuinely solve problems. This customer-first mindset has been key to our growth and will remain at the heart of everything we do.

Today, Turpal stands as more than just a tech provider, it’s a driver of innovation within an industry that thrives on creativity and connection. Our nomination proves that our impact is being felt beyond borders and that Middle Eastern travel tech is earning its place on the global stage.

Looking Ahead

This nomination is more than an accolade; it’s a milestone on our journey to reshape how the world experiences tours and activities. Being nominated for Middle East’s Best Travel Tech Startup 2025 reflects the dedication of our team and the trust of our partners.

As we continue shaping the future of travel technology, this recognition fuels our commitment to innovation and excellence. Thank you to everyone who has been part of our story so far. 

Vote for Turpal

Voting for the World Travel Tech Awards is open until 26 October 2025. During this period, travel industry professionals, media representatives, and consumers can cast their votes for the organizations they believe are leading the way in travel technology.