Qashio, the UAE’s leading spend management platform, has partnered with Visa to host an exclusive event aimed at uniting the UAE’s top travel decision-makers. This event served as a platform for a dynamic exchange of insights and trends within the travel industry, welcoming senior executives from various sectors including online travel agencies, destination management companies, and luxury hospitality brands.

Keynote speeches were delivered by Brendan Noonan, a former senior executive at Emirates and Qatar Airways, who highlighted the critical need for operational agility and secure financial flows within aviation. Additionally, Dr. Saeeda Jaffar, Visa’s Senior Vice President and Group Country Manager for the GCC, discussed Visa’s commitment to creating frictionless and secure digital payment infrastructures through partnerships like that with Qashio.

The event featured an engaging panel discussion on the role of technology in the evolution of the travel industry. Esteemed speakers such as Aidan Dempsey, General Manager of the Ritz-Carlton RAK, Claudia Esposito, Chief Commercial Officer of Qashio, and Ganes RK, Head of Visa Commercial Solutions for the GCC, explored how digital payments and automation are reshaping travel operations and enhancing customer experiences across the UAE.

Armin Moradi, CEO of Qashio, emphasized the rapid evolution of the UAE’s travel sector in tandem with the country’s digital transformation. He noted the importance of rethinking spend management through a modern, automated lens, stating that businesses today require agile and transparent financial systems to foster growth and resilience. Moradi expressed pride in contributing to the UAE’s vision of a cashless, technology-driven economy while helping companies remain competitive.

Visa’s VP and Country Manager for the UAE, Salima Gutieva, also underscored the significance of their collaboration with Qashio. She stated that the partnership reflects Visa’s dedication to fostering innovation in the UAE’s travel and tourism sector. Gutieva highlighted that by merging Visa’s global payment solutions with Qashio’s tailored fintech offerings, they are empowering travel businesses to operate more efficiently and adapt to emerging challenges.

The event marks a continuation of the strategic partnership between Qashio and Visa, who recently announced the launch of the Visa Commercial Choice Travel program. This initiative aims to provide travel companies in the UAE, MENA, Europe, and the UK with seamless multi-currency payment solutions that are integrated into global travel booking systems.

Together, Qashio and Visa are establishing a new benchmark for secure, automated, and scalable travel payments across the region and beyond.