MAGDY KERYAKOS
Senior Vice President | Wings Travel
46 Years of Experience. One Passion: Creating Exceptional Experiences.

With 46 years of experience in planning and operating tours throughout the Middle East, I have had the privilege of working with travelers, tour operators, corporations, and international organizations from around the world.

Over the years, I have learned that no two groups are ever the same. Every new group is a challenge—and I genuinely enjoy that challenge.

My approach is simple: I never want to repeat the same experience twice. I look at every program as an opportunity to create something different, more meaningful, and more successful, while making sure every detail is carefully planned and professionally executed.

International Experience & Multilingual Communication

I speak four languages, including English, Arabic, French, and Spanish. This has been particularly valuable when working with international clients, organizing meetings and conferences, and communicating directly with partners and suppliers across different markets.

Being able to communicate in a client's own language helps build trust, avoid misunderstandings, and create faster and more effective communication throughout the planning process.

Strong Supplier Relationships

After decades in the travel industry, I have developed strong and personal relationships with hotels, cruise operators, transportation companies, venues, restaurants, and other suppliers throughout the region.

These relationships make a real difference. They allow me to communicate directly with the right people, obtain answers faster, solve problems efficiently, and provide our clients with accurate information and reliable solutions.

Middle East Expertise with an American Perspective

Although my professional experience is deeply rooted in the Middle East, I am also a long-time U.S. resident. This gives me a valuable perspective when working with American and international clients.

I understand the importance of American service standards, attention to detail, responsiveness, quality, transparency, and professionalism, and I bring these expectations into the programs we operate in the Middle East.

My goal is to combine the best of both worlds: deep local knowledge and relationships with the service standards and expectations of the international traveler.

Personally Available — 24/7

For me, MICE and group travel is not a 9-to-5 business.

I remain personally available 24/7 to answer questions, provide updates, address concerns, and help find solutions whenever they are needed.

After 46 years in this business, I understand that clients value more than a good itinerary—they value someone they can trust, someone who responds quickly, and someone who takes personal responsibility for making their program successful.

My Commitment

Every group is a new challenge.

Every destination offers new possibilities.

And every successful program is an opportunity to create an experience that guests will remember long after they return home.

My experience is not only measured in years, but in the relationships I have built, the challenges I have solved, and the successful experiences I have helped create.

46 years of experience. Global perspective. Local expertise. Personal commitment.