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Jon Gambrell, Associated Press
The modern expo has been rethought over the last decade, and the last thing Dubai wants is to make them irrelevant again. Pushing back a year can only improve things in the long run.
5 days ago
Aya Batrawy, Associated Press
Dubai International Airport is a critical transit hub, including for medical experts and diplomatic officials. Preventing onward travel will affect many destinations and organizations if this decision holds.
2 weeks ago
Jon Gambrell , Associated Press
The combination of a drop in oil prices and the spread of coronavirus is wreaking havoc on Middle East stock markets.
4 weeks ago
The Associated Press
The Grand Prix will go on in a few weeks in Bahrain, just without spectators. Sponsor Gulf Air and other organizers made the right call.
4 weeks ago
Reem Abdellatif, Skift
Gulf Arab states are feeling the brunt of an economic slowdown as the spread of coronavirus tests years’ worth of reforms. Countries like the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia have relied on tourism and hospitality sectors to diversify away from oil, but recent travel cancellations and suspensions due to the illness are set to result in significant financial losses.
1 month ago
Jon Gambrell, Associated Press
The precautionary measure to limit entry to Islam’s holiest sites is a wise move on Saudi Arabia’s part, but this would mean a major hit on Umrah travel agents worldwide.
1 month ago
Associated Press
Coronavirus has become a nightmare scenario for the world's travel industry. Israel is a small country, and maybe this recommendation doesn't matter much. But you can envision other countries making similar recommendations, with devastating consequences for travel brands.
1 month ago
Reem Abdellatif, Skift
Tucked away in the lively city of Jenin in the West Bank, the Jenin Creative Cultural Center prides itself on offering the perfect blend of local art and culture to welcome visitors. But, being at the heart of the never-ending Middle East peace process, the center has faced difficulties in changing perceptions to attract tourists in a region rife with unrest.
2 months ago
Reem Abdellatif, Skift
Dubai has faced a slump in recent years as it struggled amid a global economic slowdown, an oversupplied real estate sector, and slow tourism activity due to regional unrest. But its ability to build a reputation for itself as a medical tourism hub in the Middle East has provided some much-needed support for its travel sector.
3 months ago
Aya Batrawy, Associated Press
The United Arab Emirates is pouring lots of cash into its Dubai Expo 2020, and the United States will reportedly benefit from that generosity. The question is, on what terms?
3 months ago
Reem Abdellatif, Skift
Turkey until recently was hailed as one of Europe’s most attractive travel destinations. But rising geopolitical tensions and souring relations between Washington and Ankara are now threatening the fragile sector’s growth and potential.
3 months ago
Meghan Carty, Skift Research
Middle Eastern travelers spend a lot of money on outbound trips. It’s time the travel industry started paying attention to this region.
4 months ago
