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Short-Term Rentals

European Short-Term Rental Brands See Surge in Dealmaking

When an investment banker says the market isn't going to deliver value, it's a wake up call.

European Short-Term Rental Brands See Surge in Dealmaking

Hotels

Boozey Dubai Hotel Brand Considers Las Vegas and Saudi for Expansion

Dubai's party brand FIVE Hotels is ready to leave the nest, mulling over nighlife havens such as Miami, Las Vegas, and Saudi Arabia.

Boozey Dubai Hotel Brand Considers Las Vegas and Saudi for Expansion

Tourism

Qiddiya Project Relaunched By Saudi Crown Prince Without Opening Date

Saudi's super sports city is back. It's called Qiddiya, a land 600,000 will call home and be able to easily walk between their hospital, school, water park and race track.

Qiddiya Project Relaunched By Saudi Crown Prince Without Opening Date

Airline Weekly

The Alaska-Hawaiian Merger: Pros and Cons

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Vakkaru Maldives Launching Sister Resort in UAE

The $1,500-a-night Vakkaru Maldives resort in the Baa Atoll will launch a sister resort in the UAE's relatively quiet emirate of Fujairah. The project is called Naama Beach Villas and Spa, vying to become the most luxurious property in the emirate. The opening date is currently unknown. The all-villa product will deploy dedicated butlers and…

Skift Meetings

Germany’s Exhibition Industry at a Crossroads: Transparency or Status Quo?

Germany's exhibition industry might be on the brink of a transformative upheaval as it grapples with calls for transparency and potential regulatory disruption.

Germany’s Exhibition Industry at a Crossroads: Transparency or Status Quo?

Skift Meetings

Tips and Tricks for Measuring Event Legacy Success

If there's anything more challenging than executing a successful event legacy, it's developing a plan to measure that success. Here are tips and tricks to make the process more efficient and effective.

Tips and Tricks for Measuring Event Legacy Success

Ground Transport

Biden Administration Unveils $8 Billion for Train Projects, With First U.S. High-Speed Rail Line

President Biden is living up to his nickname Amtrak Joe with some big dollars for new passenger rail service across the country.

Biden Administration Unveils $8 Billion for Train Projects, With First U.S. High-Speed Rail Line

Tourism

Middle East Tourism’s Fading Momentum

Today's podcast looks at the strength and weaknesses of Middle East's tourism sector, how travel companies are using artificial intelligence, and some fresh funding for travel startup Klook.

Middle East Tourism’s Fading Momentum

Daily Lodging Report

Marriott Hits Milestone with 500th Luxury Hotel Opening

Marriott International, Inc. announced its milestone 500th luxury hotel opening with The St. Regis Riyadh

Tourism

New York City Needs ‘Affordable Tourism’ to Reach Young Travelers

Getting tourists while they are young is critical.

New York City Needs ‘Affordable Tourism’ to Reach Young Travelers