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Tourism

Why All Eyes Are on China and India to Shape the Future of Global Tourism

In travel, India and China are markets you can’t afford to ignore. Two high-profile representatives from each country make a strong case for why.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 25 mins ago

Announcements

Industry Leaders Unpack Travel’s Future at Skift Global Forum East this November

As excitement builds in the lead up to Skift Global Forum East, we take a look at the current speaker lineup and the topics they will cover, which includes top industry leaders from Etihad Aviation Group, Booking.com, Airbnb, Hilton Middle East & Africa, Emaar Hospitality Group and more.

Adam Stacey | 3 hours ago

Tourism

What’s Next for Saudi Tourism? Expanding Source Markets and Boosting Visitor Spend

Sure, Saudi’s aiming for a hefty 150 million tourists, but they’re also looking to attract those high-value travelers while working to double tourism’s slice of the GDP pie by 2030. The real test? Seeing if all these efforts actually cash in (quite literally!) over the next few years.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 4 hours ago

Cruises

India’s New Cruise Initiative – India Report

The new initiative aims to harness India's coastline and growing domestic demand for cruise tourism. However, operational challenges, including infrastructure and taxes, need to be addressed.

Bulbul Dhawan | 4 hours ago

Hotels

Wynn Resorts’ New Financial Forecasts For Its UAE Project: 5 Takeaways

Days after getting the green light for gaming, Wynn gives a presentation to investors. Here are the highlights.

Josh Corder | 11 hours ago

Airlines

Airlines Add Last-Minute Flights as Hurricane Milton Approaches Florida

As Florida officials urge residents to evacuate, airlines added several last-minute flights out of Tampa, Sarasota, and Orlando.

Meghna Maharishi | 12 hours ago

Airlines

Uber to Offer $18 Rides to LaGuardia — For You and 13 Others

Uber is offering a shuttle service with significantly cheaper fares to LaGuardia, but these rides will take place in 14-passenger vans and are only available from three locations in midtown Manhattan.

Meghna Maharishi | 13 hours ago

Daily Lodging Report

City Express by Marriott to Expand Into the U.S. and Canada

Marriott International is expanding its City Express by Marriott brand into the U.S. and Canada, entering the affordable midscale segment.

13 hours ago

Airlines

Inside the Minds of Four Middle East Airline CEOs: 2025 Plans Revealed

The idea that every airline in the Middle East is a money-making machine is wholly unfounded. We hear from four airline leaders from across the region who share very different metrics for success for 2025 and beyond.

Gordon Smith | 15 hours ago

Experiences

GetYourGuide Releases New Tools for Travel Experience Operators

GetYourGuide is debuting new tools to help operators capitalize on travelers' growing preference for travel experiences.

Sean O'Neill | 16 hours ago

Hotels

Marriott to Launch City Express Hotel Brand in U.S. and Canada

Marriott's newest hotel brand in the U.S. targets the "affordable midscale" segment. Expect the hotel equivalent of flying economy but getting a free checked bag and extra legroom, with the hotel group's most no-frills, functional brand yet.

Sean O'Neill | 17 hours ago