Abu Dhabi Airport Is Expecting 1.5 Million Travelers Over 6 Weeks
The economic spinoffs of Qatar's World Cup will be felt all over the region that has been looking to diversify beyond the oil sector.
Peden Doma Bhutia is Asia Editor at Skift, where she covers the travel industry across Southeast Asia and the broader Asia-Pacific region. Based in India, she reports on airlines, online travel companies, hospitality, travel technology and the business of travel, with a focus on how emerging markets are shaping global trends.
UAE Eyes $122 Billion a Year From Tourism by 2031: Middle East Travel Roundup
Destinations in the Middle East are not just turning to tourism in an effort to diversify their national economies but positioning themselves to compete on a larger scale globally.
Dubai-Based Silkhaus Raises $7.7 Million Seed Funding to Digitize Short-Term Rentals
Silkhaus, a United Arab Emirates-based platform for short-term rentals, announced on Tuesday that it has raised $7.75 million in a seed funding round.
Wynn Resorts Confirms It’s Opening First Casino in UAE
Integrated resort operator Wynn Resorts confirmed that it would be operating a casino at its resort in Ras Al Khaimah.
Seera Group Rides Saudi Arabia’s Efforts to Build Tourism to First Post-Pandemic Profit
The sweet sound of "profit" seems to be making a slow and steady return in the earnings calls of travel companies in the Middle East.
UAE Developer Nakheel Secures $4.6 Billion Financing to Develop Dubai Islands
Dubai-based property developer Nakheel announced it has secured $4.6 billion in strategic financing deal to drive what it calls, “the new phase of growth.”
UAE Bids Goodbye to Pandemic-Related Restrictions: Middle East Travel Roundup
The Middle Eastern nations realize that for tourism to flourish restrictions would need to be eased.
Cathay Pacific Appoints Customer Chief Ronald Lam as New CEO
Cathay Pacific announced on Wednesday that CEO Augustus Tan would be stepping down on December 31 and chief customer and commercial officer, Ronald Lam would succeed him.
Qatar Will Allow Ticketless Fans to Enter the Country From December 2
Qatar will allow visitors without football World Cup tickets to enter the country from December 2 after the group stage matches end.
AirAsia India-Air India Merger by 2023 as AirAsia Sells Off India Stake to Tatas
Budget carrier AirAsia India is likely to be merged with Air India Express by the end of 2023. An operational review process is underway to integrate the two carriers, Air…