UAE Holiday Homes Slash Prices as Demand Collapses
They say aggressive discounting has become unavoidable due to ‘unreasonable’ offers from hotels.
Deepthi Nair is Skift’s Middle East Reporter, covering aviation, hospitality, tourism policy, and travel trends across the Gulf and wider region. Based in Dubai, she reports on how the region is reshaping global travel — from airline expansion and visa shifts to mega tourism projects. She regularly interviews top industry executives and government leaders. Outside of work, Deepthi is usually planning her next trip.
Saudi Arabia And Bahrain F1 Losses Deferred, Not Lost
The likely revenue shortfall is significant but manageable, thanks to hopes of rebooking and the countries’ diversified economies.
UAE Hotels Slashing Prices To Off Peak Lows Due To Travel Crisis
Authorities and private partners are rolling out staycation discounts, free attraction access, and lifestyle‑focused discount programs to encourage residents to support the hospitality sector.
With UAE Tourism In Crisis, Here’s Where Travelers Are Going Instead
Travellers from Europe and the U.S. are instead eyeing European Mediterranean locations, Morocco, and South America. But can airlines scramble to add capacity at such short notice? If else fails, staycations are on the up, too.
Six Years After Covid, the Travel Industry Faces Another Stress Test
Even after the Covid shutdown forced airlines to rethink disruption management, the Middle East conflict shows the industry still struggles with the basics.
Minor International Sees Q4 ‘Uplift’ for UAE Bookings After ‘Major Cancelations’
Minor International is confident in a rebound of travel to the UAE and is planning for a franchise-driven doubling of Middle East properties before 2030.
5x, 10x, 20x – Airlines Hike Ticket Prices Out of Middle East
When a crisis hits, people crave comfort and stability. But for those caught in the Middle East conflict, with over 55% of flights canceled, a fare home came with a hefty price tag.
Minor Hotels to Launch Wolseley in New York, Then Dubai
Minor is using Wolseley to test whether a storied restaurant brand can become a broader luxury platform, starting in New York and likely next in Dubai.
Iran War Is Costing Small Airlines $200,000 Daily, Insurer Estimates
Airlines have been impacted by the disruption caused by the war, and could now mitigate these costs by increasing future ticket pricing.
Dubai Hotel Owner Al Habtoor Calls Out Trump Over ‘Dangerous’ Iran War
Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor’s comments carry weight because he is behind some of the UAE’s largest hotels and because he is one of the rare hoteliers to speak out about the war's disruption to business.