IFA International Travel & Tourism

What IFA International Travel & Tourism does

TripJet Travel, operating under IFA International Travel & Tourism, is a Kuwait-headquartered online travel agency established in 2005. The company sells flights, hotels, bundled travel packages, and a broad range of ancillary travel products — including car rentals, cruises, private yachts, Hajj/Umrah pilgrimages, medical tourism, safaris, theme parks, private jets, and wellness/spa packages — primarily targeting individual leisure travelers in the GCC, with additional focus on corporate and religious travel segments. Operating geographies span Kuwait (headquarters), Egypt, and UAE, supported by call centers and agent-assisted booking in addition to digital channels.

The technology backbone is a standard IATA-accredited web and mobile booking platform available on iOS, Android, and Windows, with multi-language (English/Arabic) and multi-currency (10 currencies including KWD, AED, SAR, BHD, OMR, QAR, EGP, USD, GBP, EUR) support. TripJet differentiates through features such as a Same Day Free Cancellation add-on, SSL-encrypted payment processing without stored credit card data, and an agent-assisted 'Book on Behalf' workflow. There is no disclosed AI/ML, proprietary recommendation engine, or public API surface; technology positioning is consistent with a regionally focused OTA rather than a tech-forward platform.

Commercially, TripJet monetizes via transaction-based commissions on airline tickets (IATA-sourced) and hotel bookings, plus service and handling fees (notably a non-refundable KWD 10 per-ticket charge for cancellations/amendments). Distribution is omnichannel: self-serve web and mobile app for consumers, phone and WhatsApp for assisted bookings, and direct sales for corporate clients. The company is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds, M&A activity, parent company, or quantified financial metrics in the source material.

Name

IFA International Travel & Tourism

Legal name

TripJet Travel

Website

https://tripjet.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

TripJet Travel is a Kuwait-based online travel agency (founded 2005) selling flights, hotels, packages, and ancillary services across Hajj/Umrah, leisure, and medical tourism verticals, serving GCC travelers via web, mobile apps, and call centers in Kuwait, Egypt, and UAE.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Travel Agency Services

NAICS

Travel Agencies (561510), Travel Agencies (56151), Tour Operators (561520)

SIC

Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

Air Travel Booking Platforms (Flights) (BPAMAIAB)

Keywords

• Online travel agency
• Flight booking services
• Hotel reservations
• Travel packages
• Corporate travel management

Headquarters

HQ city

Kuwait

HQ country

Kuwait

HQ region

Middle East

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Flight Booking Commissions: TripJet earns commissions from airlines for booking flights. As an IATA-accredited agency, the company has access to global airline inventory and ticketing capabilities.
2. Hotel and Accommodation Bookings: Revenue generated from hotel reservations, including commission from hotel bookings and accommodation packages.
3. Service Charges and Handling Fees: Non-refundable service charges including KWD 10 handling fee per ticket for cancellations/amendments, plus service fees for same day free cancellation option. Agent fees are excluded from displayed fares.
4. Travel Packages: Bundled travel packages including flights, hotels, and tours generating revenue from the complete package markup and associated booking fees.
5. Add-on Services: Revenue from ancillary services such as car rentals, cruise bookings, private yacht charters, and specialized travel services including honeymoons, medical tourism, and religious trips.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

TripJet is an IATA-accredited online travel agency that books flights, hotels, and bundled travel packages for consumers and corporate clients in the Gulf region. The company operates its own web and mobile booking platforms supported by call centers in Kuwait, Egypt, and UAE, offering leisure, business, religious, and medical tourism travel services.

Product overview

TripJet is a travel management platform offering a comprehensive suite of travel services through multiple product modules. The core offering consists of airline ticket reservations (powered by IATA accreditation), hotel accommodation booking, and travel packages combining flights and hotels. Additional modules include car rentals, honeymoons, cruises, private yachts, religious trips (Hajj/Umrah), health and spa packages, medical tourism, safaris, destination advice, theme parks, train tickets, events/exhibitions, and private jets. The platform supports booking through its website (tripjet.com), mobile apps for iOS and Android, and customer service centers in Kuwait, Egypt, and UAE.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Airline Ticket Reservations Flight booking service allowing customers to search, compare, and book one-way, round-trip, and multi-city tickets from multiple airlines worldwide. TripJet is an IATA-accredited agent with access to global airline inventory and electronic ticketing capabilities.
• Hotel Accommodation Hotel booking service that allows travelers to search and reserve accommodations including luxury hotels, lifestyle properties, and apartments based on budget and preferences across global destinations.
• Travel Packages (Flight + Hotel) Combined Flight + Hotel packages offering bundled travel deals at competitive prices, including multi-component tours and complete trip arrangements.
• Car Rentals Chauffeur-driven car rental service for airport transfers and tourist site visits, providing transport in comfort, safety, and style at destinations worldwide.
• Honeymoon Packages Curated romantic getaway packages including destinations like Maldives, Bali, Mauritius, Italy, Paris, Thailand, Lebanon, and Australia with accommodations, activities, and personalized arrangements.
• Cruise Bookings Ocean and river cruise bookings including mountain experiences, flying lessons, and European river tours through dream villages.
• Private Yacht Charters Luxury yachting experiences at Riviera destinations worldwide, offering adventure, fun, and relaxation at affordable prices.
• Hajj and Umrah Packages Spiritual travel arrangements for Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages with care given to religious customs and sentiments of clients, including proper documentation and visa requirements.
• Health, Fitness, and Spa Packages Wellness travel packages featuring spa and fitness programs worldwide, utilizing scientific and innovative products for mind-body rejuvenation.
• Medical Tourism Medical travel services connecting clients with medical programs and packages for health and wellbeing treatments abroad, including coordination with healthcare providers.
• Safari and Adventure Tours Adventure travel experiences including wilderness tours and nature exploration tailored packages at affordable prices worldwide.
• Train Tickets Rail booking services for countryside exploration and city-to-city travel with flexible hop-on, hop-off options.
• Theme Park Bookings Theme park holiday bookings offering family-focused vacations with fantasy experiences, fun, and magic.
• Events and Exhibitions Bookings International exhibitions and events booking services with advance seat reservations and exclusive deals.
• Private Jet Charters Private jet charter services with connections to leading private jet operators worldwide for VIP travel.
• Business Travel Management Executive travel management including flight bookings, hotel accommodation, and cost-effective travel arrangements for corporate clients and busy executives.
• Destination Advice and Travel Consultation Expert travel consultation services guiding clients on holiday destinations with best-price trip planning and management.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• IATA (International Air Transport Association)coreOthersTripJet is an IATA-accredited travel agency, which provides access to global airline networks, electronic ticketing capabilities, and industry-standard booking systems. This accreditation enables the company to issue flight tickets and access competitive deals from airlines worldwide.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• tajawal: Middle East-focused online travel agency headquartered in the UAE, offering flights, hotels, and curated holiday packages to travelers across the Arab world. Directly comparable digital OTA competing for the same GCC outbound customer.
• Almosafer: Leading Saudi Arabia-based online travel agency offering flights, hotels, and holiday packages across the GCC. Direct competitor to TripJet in the regional OTA space with overlapping Arabic-language customer base and similar IATA-accredited business model.
• Rehlat: Kuwait-based online travel agency operating across the MENA region with flight, hotel, and package offerings. Most direct geographic peer to TripJet given shared Kuwaiti origin and overlapping GCC customer base.
• Musafir: UAE-based corporate and leisure travel agency offering flights, hotels, visas, and holiday packages to GCC customers. Comparable to TripJet in product breadth and regional GCC customer focus.
• Wego: Middle East-headquartered travel meta-search and booking platform serving users across MENA and Asia-Pacific. Comparable to TripJet as a digital travel platform targeting GCC outbound travelers with multi-currency and flight/hotel booking capabilities.

Broad incumbents

• Booking.com: Global OTA leader owned by Booking Holdings offering flights, hotels, and packages worldwide. Competes with TripJet for GCC hotel and package bookings, with vastly larger inventory, brand reach, and Arabic localization investments.
• Expedia: Global online travel agency with full flight, hotel, car, and package offerings. Represents a broad incumbent competing for TripJet's corporate and leisure GCC customers with global inventory advantages.
• Skyscanner: Global travel meta-search engine owned by Trip.com Group covering flights, hotels, and car rentals. Comparable as a digital channel for GCC travelers comparing flights, with brand reach that exceeds TripJet's regional presence.

Emerging players

• Cleartrip: India-headquartered OTA with flights, hotels, and activities. Comparable online travel agency platform model with similar product breadth, though primarily India-focused rather than GCC-focused like TripJet.

Regional players

• MakeMyTrip: India's largest online travel company with flights, hotels, and holiday packages. Comparable OTA business model and product structure to TripJet, though serving a different primary geography (India rather than GCC).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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