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In the face of an intensifying climate crisis, airlines have much work to do yet to strengthen their sustainability strategy.
Tim Hephers, Reuters | 11 months ago
Tourism
Given that hotels and short-term rentals are competing for the same target audience, one cannot ignore the competitive dynamics between these two industries.
Peden Doma Bhutia | 11 months ago
The Chinese are coming and Middle East destinations are harnessing the mighty impact of these visitors to conquer ambitious tourism goals.
Aviation's ability to reach its net-zero emissions goal by 2050 is a complex and challenging task. It demands significant advancements in technology, fuel supply, and industry-wide cooperation. In light of these formidable obstacles, the Qatar Airways Chief Executive's outlook is both understandable and warranted.
Andrew Mills and Tim Hepher, Reuters | 12 months ago
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.
Peden Doma Bhutia | 12 months ago
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 buzz around the ongoing Arabian Travel Market in Dubai offers a glimpse into the thriving tourism industry in the region. Tourism in the Middle East is set to grow in coming years.
Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 year ago
Travel Technology
Three years on from the global pandemic, clearly, the travel sector in the Middle East has transformed. The region didn't let the Covid crisis go to waste.
Destinations in the Middle East understand that to realize their very ambitious tourism goals, they need to create enough infrastructure. Little wonder then that Saudi Arabia is now racing ahead of United Arab Emirates to build more hotel rooms.
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.
