«Yilago», a subsidiary of «dnata» specializing in wholesale entertainment package sales, announced achieving its strongest annual performance in its history during 2025, with a 25% year-over-year increase in total sales, surpassing its previous record figures four months ahead of schedule. Yilago, which works to secure the best hotel accommodation prices worldwide, stated that this growth reflects the strategic team's focus on competitive pricing, along with building a carefully selected portfolio of high-quality accommodation options across various global destinations. In a statement yesterday, Yilago added that its top booked destinations last year reflect strong demand for premium leisure and urban stays, noting that the top five hotel booking destinations included: the United Arab Emirates, the Maldives, the United States, Thailand, and Spain. The company highlighted that the two leading destinations (UAE and Maldives) recorded remarkable growth of 43% and 54% respectively compared to 2024, with the Maldives becoming Yilago's fastest-growing destination in 2025 compared to 2024. Yilago pointed out that its advanced technology, specifically developed for selling Maldives packages, which allows booking accommodation, transfers to and from resorts, and in-resort experiences through a single app, contributed to this exceptional growth. At the level of source markets for hotel bookings at Yilago's prices, China achieved the highest growth rate in 2025 at 90% year-over-year, followed by India at 61%, then the UAE at 40%. Other markets also showed significant growth, including Spain, Italy, Germany, Brazil, and the United States. Sebastian Dussan, Vice President of Global Travel Services and Destination Management at dnata, said: «Exceeding our annual sales target ahead of schedule reflects the strength of our offerings and our partners' confidence in us. As we look to 2026, our focus on quality, competitive pricing, and delivering exceptional service will continue to drive growth in our key markets». He added: «With our expanding global portfolio, outstanding products and sales teams, and our commitment to innovation, Yilago continues to redefine value in the travel sector». He also noted that to support this momentum, Yilago's product team has intensified its efforts to prepare competitive content ahead of the peak sales season in Europe, ensuring the best prices and options are available for its partners.
