TDS
Company History

TDS, a startup with big dreams

Emerged with a rooted passion for travel, travel technology, and a commitment to cementing intermediaries role and overall relevance within the broader travel industry. TDS was established in Riyadh and Dubai in mid 2023, and quickly grew its team to 60 people and expanded its offices to Jeddah, Cairo, and Jakarta in addition to commercial teams strategically stationed in Istanbul, Casablanca, London, and San Paulo.

Founded by a team of seasoned travel professionals and backed by prominent & highly recognized and reputed Saudi investors, TDS is poised to make a mark in the B2B travel landscape. Our digital DMC solution & global platform caters to emerging markets and drives volumes and distribution reach through local language, local currency, and local customer service, with sharp focus on the MEA region.
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Our Mission

Around the world, across MEA region & locally where we are present, we are on a mission to empower partners and their travelers with competitive products and personalized travel experiences through high attention to details and best-in-class handling and DMC services.

Our core values form the foundation of our operations guide every decision we make. Integrity, innovation, collaboration, and customer-centricity are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in transparency, ethical practices, and delivering exceptional value to our partners. With a culture built on trust, we are committed to nurturing long-lasting relationships based on mutual success.
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Our Vision

At TDS, our vision is to redefine the travel industry by leveraging cutting-edge technology and fostering strategic partnerships. We strive to empower travel agencies, B2B providers, and travellers alike with innovative solutions that streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and unlock new opportunities. Our ultimate goal is to create a world where travel experiences are personalised, memorable, and effortlessly connected.
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Strategic Partnerships

Collaboration is vital to our success. We value strategic partnerships and collaborations that enable us to expand our offerings and provide enhanced value to our clients.

By partnering with leading suppliers, we ensure access to a wide range of travel products and services, enabling us to deliver comprehensive solutions to our clients.
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Our People

CEO & Co-Founder, TDS

Ahmed El Faramawi

Ahmed is a seasoned travel industry executive with over 30 years of experience in the MEA region and international markets. Highly passionate about launching new ventures, spearheading competent teams, creating demand, and increasing market share. Ahmed enjoys chasing success and is recognized for his commitment to service excellence, adding value to partner clients and suppliers while delivering significant returns to partners and stakeholders.

Before TDS, Ahmed co-founde'Lots of Hotels' in Dubai in 2012, which is today “WebBeds”. He served for 10 years and held various leadership roles, starting as General Manager MEA in 2012, then Deputy CEO Americas & MEA in 2017 until he was named CEO Umrah Holidays & Managing Director WebBeds Saudi Arabia in 2020. Prior to WebBeds, Ahmed dedicated some 14 years tGTA in the Middle East, starting off as a Sales Manager in 1998 in Dubai, then relocated to Riyadh to establish GTA Saudi office in 2003 and culminated in his role as GTA Commercial Director MEA until 2012.

Khaled

Chief Technology Officer

Ali

Chief Contracting Officer

Salah

Director, Product & Business Development

Jilani

Sales Director - KSA

Yahya

Finance Director

Assad

Financial Controller

Sultan

HR Director

Sameh

HR Director

Mohamed Salah

Chief Commercial Officer

Mohamed Salah is the Chief Commercial Officer in TDS, with more than 28 years of comprehensive experience in the travel industry, Mohamed has spent nearly 13 years working with Thomas Cook. He also served as an Operations Manager at Zahid Travel for 5 years prior to becoming Regional Sales Manager at DOTW (WebBeds) for over 7 years. Mohamed brings extensive knowledge, driven by passion and commitment, to enhance the TDS platform within the travel sector.

Khaled Mostafa

General Manager

Khaled Mostafa is the General Manager of TDS Travel, with responsibility for business performance and execution across commercial, operational, and technology functions. He brings nearly 20 years of leadership experience across global travel and technology platforms, with a strong focus on execution, scale, and sustainable growth.