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Luxury

There’s a Huge Opportunity For Saudi Tourism – But it Needs to Embrace Nuance

If Saudi Arabia is serious about tourism, it will need to cater to a wide range of people and price points. What I want to see is room for a certain segment of the private sector: early-stage entrepreneurs and innovators building something from the ground up.

There’s a Huge Opportunity For Saudi Tourism – But it Needs to Embrace Nuance

Announcements

Looking Back at the 2023 Skift IDEA Awards Alumni

With just three weeks remaining to submit your 2024 Skift IDEA Awards application, we take a look back at the 2023 winners and hear how winning an award has impacted them.

Looking Back at the 2023 Skift IDEA Awards Alumni

Airlines

Why the Arctic Is This Winter’s Hottest New Market for European Airlines

More flights to destinations deep inside the Arctic Circle will be available from major European airports this winter.

Why the Arctic Is This Winter’s Hottest New Market for European Airlines

Tourism

Paris Tourism Chief: Olympics Is About Marketing, Not Visitor Numbers

Corinne Menegaux says the 2024 Paris Olympics will be a global tourism advertisement for the City of Light, rather than driving massive tourism during the event itself.

Paris Tourism Chief: Olympics Is About Marketing, Not Visitor Numbers

Tourism

Regenerative Tourism: What Is It? What Are the Challenges?

Skift's research shows that there are real developments taking place and that it is still early enough for savvy destinations and businesses to make their mark with innovative approaches to green travel under the regenerative banner.

Regenerative Tourism: What Is It? What Are the Challenges?

Skift Meetings

Meet the Inspiring Leaders Speaking at Skift Meetings Forum 2024

Industry leaders heading up IMEX, Cvent, PCMA & CEMA, TED Conferences will deliver valuable insights at Skift Meetings’ flagship event in September.

Meet the Inspiring Leaders Speaking at Skift Meetings Forum 2024

Online Travel

EaseMyTrip to Focus on Growing Its Non-Air Business

EaseMyTrip had planned diversification of its operations when it went public, with a focus on growing the non-air business. Now, it is delivering just that.

EaseMyTrip to Focus on Growing Its Non-Air Business

Online Travel

Is Google Killing Online Travel?

"The relationship between Google and the OTAs — it’s a symbiotic one. It’s a complex one. You could even say it’s a little bit abusive."

Is Google Killing Online Travel?

Tourism

Ask Skift: What Are Gen Z’s Travel Habits?

Members of Gen Z are hitting the road in large numbers, and here's a look at some noteworthy trends in Gen Z travel.

Ask Skift: What Are Gen Z’s Travel Habits?

Skift Meetings

Attendee Preferences in Incentive Travel: 2024 Insights

Attendee Preferences in Incentive Travel: 2024 Insights

Mergers and Acquisitions

Big Bus Tours Acquires Tour Dubai, Adding Safaris and Cruises to Portfolio

Dubai is the third city to have a tour operator snapped up by Big Bus, after San Francisco and Singapore.

Big Bus Tours Acquires Tour Dubai, Adding Safaris and Cruises to Portfolio