Rehlat: Staycation is Here to Stay - GCC Travelers Prefer the Trend for Their Summer Break

The travel bug is catching up with the travelers. While flight bookings are on a rise, there is also a significant demand for hotels and chalets. This change in trend amongst GCC travelers is owing to the advent of luxury properties that offer thematic experiences and are ideal for a short vacation or a more popular staycation.

Rehlat, a leading online travel booking company, has reported a 63% rise in hotel bookings this summer in comparison to the summer of 2019. Lower costs, low travel time, and a chance to explore unique experiences comfortably are a few reasons that are contributing to more people opting for staycations for their summer break. 

To cater to this diaspora, Rehlat has launched a special ‘Spin & Win’ campaign that allows users to win staycations every day in hotel properties such as The Pullman, Novotel, Four Points by Sheraton, Canvas Hotel M Gallery, and many more in Saudi Arabia and UAE. 

To participate in the ‘Spin & Win’ game, all that the users need to do is log in or create an account on Rehlat. Apart from staycations, the users can also win prizes like discount vouchers from various fashion and retail brands, Rehlat Money, flight and hotel vouchers, and more. The campaign will be running from June 15th to July 15th and has assured prizes and giveaways for every user who participates.

Club Karam is an in-built loyalty program by Rehlat, where users can redeem the Karam Cash they earn on flight and hotel bookings for vouchers and gift cards from various retail, eCommerce, and fashion brands. The platform also provides users with additional travel benefits which they can avail as part of their travel journey.

About Rehlat: Founded in 2015, Rehlat is MENA’s fastest-growing OTA platform for Flight and Hotel bookings. It has transformed travel booking by leveraging its firsthand knowledge of the unique challenges faced in the region. The company's seamless platform, competitive prices, local currency support, money-saving features, and unparalleled offers, are a few channels that facilitate a seamless travel booking experience for every individual.

To fulfil the motto, ‘Your Journey Understood,’ Rehlat’s ecosystem embodies the principles of stability, safety, and support. The persistent efforts to cater to customer needs have echoed in winning accolades including the ‘United Arab Emirates’ Leading Online Travel Agency in 2021’ award.