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Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast examines Israel's tourism shutdown, the end of Airbnb Plus, and Puerto Rico's new marketing campaign.
Rashaad Jorden | 7 months ago
Tour Operators
Tourism on the ground in Israel reveals a grim picture as the region continues to deal with the deep-rooted issues at the heart of the Israel-Palestine conflict.
Selene Brophy | 7 months ago
Israel had high hopes for tourism this year, not only as an economic driver, but as peacemaker with the rest of the world. Those hopes have come crashing down with last weekend's Hamas attack.
Josh Corder and Peden Doma Bhutia, Skift | 7 months ago
News Blog
The U.S. has added Israel to the Visa Waiver Program, the U.S. Department of State announced Wednesday. Starting November 30, Israeli citizens and nationals will be to travel to the U.S. for tourism or business without first obtaining a visitor visa for up to 90 days. Israeli citizens and nationals will only need to complete…
Dawit Habtemariam | 7 months ago
Airlines
Israel is hope to get Saudi permission for direct flights for its Muslim citizens pursuing the Haj pilgrimage, although no official progress has been announced.
Dan Williams, Reuters | 1 year ago
Airline Weekly
El Al is having a moment, but can it execute on its strategy to become a global connecting airline instead of a just a flight to Israel?
1 year ago
Brand USA's recent sales mission in India and the US Consulate's all-hands-on-deck approach to reduce visa wait times surely highlight the importance of India as a source market. But a waiting period of almost eight months for visas is still an incredible test of patience.
Amrita Ghosh and Peden Doma Bhutia, Skift | 1 year ago
Realizing the potential of travel coming to and from India, airlines in the country are also making sure that they create enough capacity to match the demand.
Amrita Ghosh | 1 year ago
As countries like Saudi Arabia and Qatar turn towards tourism to diversify the economy, Dubai wants to make sure that its position as the top tourism destination in the region is maintained.
Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 year ago
Although the deal enabling Israelis to fly non-stop to Qatar is a boon for soccer fans, it's only temporary and far from a definite sign that relations between the two countries will improve.
