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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.

Josh Corder | 29 mins ago

Airline Weekly

The Alaska-Hawaiian Merger: Pros and Cons

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News Blog

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…

Josh Corder | 2 hours ago

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.

2 hours ago

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.

3 hours ago

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.

Edward Russell | 4 hours ago

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.

Sean O'Neill | 6 hours ago

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

15 hours ago

Tourism

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

Getting tourists while they are young is critical.

Dawit Habtemariam | 16 hours ago

News Blog

IDEAS: Anantara Announces Tented Safari Experience in Zambia

Anantara has announced Anantara Kafue River Tented Camp, a new resort in development on the banks of the Kafue River in Africa. The resort is being developed in partnership with Agro Safari. Credit: Minor Hotels Set to open in 2025, the resort will feature 12 tents that will be suspended 3.5 meters above the ground,…

Adam Stacey | 16 hours ago

Short-Term Rentals

Booking Focuses on U.S. Short-Term Rental Growth While Airbnb Looks Abroad

Booking.com and Airbnb are raiding each other's territories. With their different roots, Booking.com needs to grow short-term rentals in the U.S. while Airbnb seeks to expand in Europe and elsewhere internationally.

Dennis Schaal | 17 hours ago