Dubai:— Traveazy Group, a pioneer in the online global travel market, is excited to announce the launch of Umrahme’s entirely digitalized B2C booking platform. Backed by an additional investment of USD 7 million from leading investors Certares and Global Ventures, Umrahme is set to transform the Umrah travel industry in the Middle East by redefining the way pilgrims around the world plan their sacred Umrah journey.
Umrahme is owned by Traveazy Group, which boasts an impressive track record of assisting more than 4 million travelers worldwide through its subsidiary brands Holidayme, Umrahme and Locanda.
Umrahme has already established itself as a key player in the Umrah B2B travel market, earning the title of “E-Business of the Year” in 2022 for its unique approach to B2B Umrah bookings. The development marks Umrahme's expansion into the B2C sector, offering the same level of excellence and convenience to pilgrims and travelers across the Middle East.
Starting from October 1st, 2023, Umrahme will directly cater to consumers, ensuring they receive exceptional value, unparalleled flexibility, and comprehensive guidance during their entire Umrah pilgrimage. Beyond its Umrah packages, Umrahme's "Umrah Plus" offering will elevate the travel experience, granting pilgrims access to a diverse selection of thoughtfully curated tours and leisure destinations. Umrahme’s vision is to ensure that the spiritual journey of Umrah is accessible and enriching for everyone.
In alignment with Saudi Vision 2030 and the recent changes in visa regulations, Umrahme is committed to helping pilgrims navigate the Umrah and visa process painlessly and efficiently. By providing 24/7 digital support for all travelers, as well as full visa refund in case of rejections, Umrahme facilitates a seamless spiritual experience through transparency and a strong commitment to community building and social responsibility. Umrahme is also authorized by the Saudi Ministry of Umrah & Hajj on Maqam.
As the first online booking platform to fully digitalize B2C Umrah bookings, and the leading B2B Umrah booking platform worldwide, Umrahme’s expansion into the B2C space marks a global milestone that is set to lead the transformation of the Umrah travel market worldwide. With over 24 million Muslims performing Umrah in 2022 alone, Umrahme is dedicated to making the Umrah experience more memorable, hassle-free, and spiritually enriching for millions of pilgrims across the region.
Visit www.umrahme.com to find out more.
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About Umrahme:
Umrahme, a part of Traveazy Group, is the world’s first fully-digitalized booking platform dedicated to enhancing the Umrah travel and pilgrimage experience. With a strong focus on value, customer excellence, and fostering community connections, Umrahme is committed to making the sacred journey of Umrah accessible, affordable, and spiritually fulfilling for pilgrims around the world.
About Traveazy Group:
Traveazy is an online traveling platform that is growing rapidly. Traveazy Group is committed to delivering top-of-the-line B2B and B2C services to our clients, enabling them to have the time of their lives while traveling to their favorite destinations. Traveazy aims to incorporate the latest state-of-the-art technologies into the field of travel and tourism. The group has aided in revolutionizing the Umrah booking and visa issuing system through its online booking platform, Umrahme.
About Certares:
Established in 2012, Certares is a global investment firm focused exclusively on the travel and hospitality industries, leveraging deep sector experience, proprietary transactions and hands-on partnership with management teams to drive growth. With approximately $9.9 billion of assets under management, including co-investments, as of March 31, 2023, Certares brings together a team with decades of both operational and investment experience in private equity, travel, tourism, hospitality and travel-related business and consumer services. For more information, please visit www.certares.com.
About Global Ventures:
Global Ventures is an international venture capital firm, investing in founders and ideas scaling across emerging markets. Global Ventures backs global-minded founders that are leading growth-stage companies and using technology to transform emerging markets. Portfolio companies include: Abhi, Altibbi, Enhance Fitness, Hive, Helium Health, Paymob, Proximie, RedSea, Tarabut Gateway, Tabby, Team Apt, UmrahMe and Zid, among others. More information can be found at www.global.vc.
