Articles tagged “emirates air”

The Chinese are coming and Middle East destinations are harnessing the mighty impact of these visitors to conquer ambitious tourism goals.

When you are a destination as ambitious as Saudi Arabia with an aim to attract 100 million annual visitors by 2030, you have to emphasize year-round appeal to avoid missing out on travelers.

If ChatGPT drives gains for Saudi's largest travel player, companies worldwide will take note. Plus, this week's news from Red Sea Global, Oyo, Musafir, and other regional companies.

The aviation industry in the Middle East has greatly benefited from its strategically important geographical location, that enables airlines to establish easy connections to continents across the globe.

In its effort to position itself as a destination for large-scale events and conferences, Abu Dhabi has been investing in world-class venues. And now it's incentivizing event planners even more by scrapping a 10 percent tax.

As "record aircraft deliveries" make headlines in the Middle East and India market, the current supply chain constraints leave us wondering if the aircraft makers would be able to keep pace with the demand.

As Saudi Arabia looks to diversify its economy, the country is on a rapid urban expansion, ensuring that there's enough infrastructure to accommodate a growing number of tourists.

Dubai has yet again revealed its plans to connect the city through flying taxis and expects to launch aerial taxi operations by 2026.

UNWTO may not be too far off the mark on its recovery prediction for the Middle East considering the number of hotel openings and new projects in the region. However, the road to recovery is fraught with economic and geopolitical risks.

It's interesting to note how each of Dubai's ambitious economic predictions rests on its tourism prowess and its ability to attract international visitors.