Kuwait’s Alshamel International signs MOU with Saudi Travel Co.

Published May 2nd, 2007 - 07:48 GMT
Al Bawaba
Al Bawaba

Alshamel Travel & Tourism, the leading regional travel management company announced the successful signing of an MOU with the Saudi Travel Company. The two parties will perform due diligence prior to establishing a joint venture to operate as a new travel management company in Saudi Arabia under the name Alshamel-STC.

Through aggressive regional expansion plans, Alshamel over the years has been able to reach customers worldwide and now enters the Saudi market via three major provinces; Western, Central and Eastern.

Due to their comprehensive portfolio of niche travel services across the GCC and the Middle East, Alshamel-STC will bring their services and expertise to the Saudi Arabia market to create an unforgettable personal travel experience for both their corporate and individual clients.

 “Our aggressive plans to scale up our presence in the region and specifically in the travel sector will allow us to tap into the enormous potential within the travel industry,” stated Mr. Nasser H. Batha, COO of Alshamel International.  After all, our business is customers and delivering superb customer service is our primary goal.”

The Alshamel Travel Management Group is made up of a family of almost 400 employees, branches in seven countries and over 30 independent office locations.


About Alshamel International:

Established in 1996, Alshamel International is a travel management company that offers a comprehensive portfolio of travel services.  Alshamel International, the holding company has 100% shareholding interest in independently managed subsidiaries: Alshamel Travel and Tourism, Alshamel Agencies, Alshamel Cargo, Alshamel Holidays and SWITCH.

Alshamel is an IATA approved, full-brokerage travel management firm that started as a 6 member travel agency, and has grown to include over 350 employees, with branches in six countries.  Considered a market leader in Kuwait, Alshamel offers flexible options through result driven technology, quality customer service and global reach making it more than just a travel agency. 

Since its inception, Alshamel has constantly set new standards of excellence in travel management, servicing everything from corporate, leisure and military clients.  Alshamel’s long list of awards are a testament to the dedication, hard work and experience of their team of experts working across the Middle East.