Articles tagged “fifa world cup”

Tourism

3 U.S. Cities Compete for the 2026 World Cup Final

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at the competition to host the World Cup in the U.S., visa wait times to the U.S., and the largest outbound tourism market in the world.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 months ago

3 U.S. Cities Compete for the 2026 World Cup Final

Tourism

These U.S. Cities Want the World Cup Final – and its Millions in Tourism Spending

Not only is the final game worth millions in tourist spending, destinations will win bragging rights and put themselves on the map with new tourist markets.

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 months ago

These U.S. Cities Want the World Cup Final – and its Millions in Tourism Spending

Hotels

Hilton Had a Very, Very Good Quarter

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at Hilton's earnings, World Cup tourism, and sustainable travel.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 months ago

Hilton Had a Very, Very Good Quarter

Tourism

Women’s World Cup Ignites Aussie Tourism Surge, Led by U.S. Visitors

After years of strict lockdowns, Australia has a run of international sporting events which will support the nation's tourism return.

Jess Wade, Skift | 2 months ago

Women’s World Cup Ignites Aussie Tourism Surge, Led by U.S. Visitors

Tourism

North American World Cup Host Cities Need Money for Tourists

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at World Cup tourism, short-term rental over-saturation, and American Airlines’ earnings.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 months ago

North American World Cup Host Cities Need Money for Tourists

Tourism

World Cup Host Cities Need Cash to Bring Tourists to 2026 Games

World Cup destinations better get their political playbook ready if they want to successfully host the games in 2026.

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 months ago

World Cup Host Cities Need Cash to Bring Tourists to 2026 Games

Tourism

Middle East’s Luxury Travelers Prioritize Sustainability

Hopefully this demand from travelers will encourage more tourism businesses to adopt sustainable practices as it now makes business sense for them to do so.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 5 months ago

Middle East’s Luxury Travelers Prioritize Sustainability

Tourism

Saudi Arabia Taps Trip.com Group for Campaigns to Promote Tourism

A partnership with Trip.com could help Saudi Arabia make inroads into the China market. Saudi hopes to draw 3.9 million Chinese visitors per year by 2030.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 5 months ago

Saudi Arabia Taps Trip.com Group for Campaigns to Promote Tourism

Tourism

Middle East Airports Need $151 Billion Investment by 2040 to Meet Growing Demand

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.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 6 months ago

Middle East Airports Need $151 Billion Investment by 2040 to Meet Growing Demand

Tourism

Dubai’s 14 Million Foreign Visitors Last Year Nudges Closer to 2019 High

Not satisfied with merely achieving pre-pandemic levels of tourism, Dubai has now set an ambitious goal of 40 million hotel guests in 2031.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 8 months ago

Dubai’s 14 Million Foreign Visitors Last Year Nudges Closer to 2019 High