11 Airlink International
Staff: 180 Vice President – Travel: Samir Andraos

Established in 1976, Airlink employs 180 people in the Middle East travel sector. Airlink has offices in the UAE, Qatar and Lebanon and partner offices throughout the rest of the Middle East through its partnership with Travel Solutions International (TSI) — a travel network which has offices across the globe, in Australia, Brazil, China, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Japan, New Zealand, Nigeria, Philippines, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, UAE, UK and USA.

2011 has seen Airlink invest heavily in technology in order to provide clients with secure online access to reports, online booking tools, travel security software and data security among other services. Airlink is also currently in the process of developing its own booking tool to provide clients with the best in travel management technology. Further investments in technology are planned in 2012.

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Airlink has continued to expand its client base this year, winning accounts of several local and international conglomerates and managing the travel requirements of both their offices in the UAE and across the Middle East.

Samir Andraos who leads the business has over 30 years of local industry experience, and is a member and leader of several market steering groups in Dubai — currently acting as vice president of the Dubai Travel and Tour Agents Group (DTTAG).