Articles tagged “middle east”

Airlines

Iran and Saudi Arabia to Discuss Resuming Regular Direct Flights

Relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia have been strained in recent years, so regularly scheduled direct flights between the two countries would be a colossal step in further establishing ties.

Reuters | 1 day ago

Iran and Saudi Arabia to Discuss Resuming Regular Direct Flights

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 | 3 days ago

Middle East Tourism’s Fading Momentum
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Tourism

Middle East Led World in Tourism Recovery Before Israel-Gaza War: 7 Facts

International tourist arrivals through September were 20% above pre-pandemic levels - no other region had fully recovered.

Dawit Habtemariam | 4 days ago

Middle East Led World in Tourism Recovery Before Israel-Gaza War: 7 Facts

News Blog

Middle East Tourism Surpassed Pre-Pandemic Levels Before Israel-Hamas War

The Middle East exceeded its pre-pandemic international tourist arrival numbers by over 20% through September this year, according to the UN World Tourism Organization's latest data. That's before the Israel-Hamas conflict started in early October. UNWTO accredited the Middle East's performance to new visa facilitation measures, the development of new destinations, new tourism-related projects and…

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 weeks ago

Tourism

Turkey Tourism Bookings Start to Go ‘Quiet’

Even though Turkey is geographically far from the Israel-Hamas conflict, its tourism sector is not immune to its consequences.

Dawit Habtemariam | 4 weeks ago

Turkey Tourism Bookings Start to Go ‘Quiet’

Airlines

Dubai Airshow: Tracking the Biggest Aircraft Buyers

The most important airshow in the Middle East will see airlines from the UAE and Saudi Arabia trying to grab the best aircraft delivery slots for their growth plans. Airlines from India will also be there to do business.

Ajay Awtaney, Skift | 1 month ago

Dubai Airshow: Tracking the Biggest Aircraft Buyers

Travel Technology

Amadeus: Rising Revenue, Middle East Impact, Tech Innovations

Amadeus is doing much better regarding pandemic recovery compared to its biggest competitor.

Justin Dawes | 1 month ago

Amadeus: Rising Revenue, Middle East Impact, Tech Innovations

Tourism

Egypt Tourism Was Having a Record Year, but Cancellations Are Rising

If the conflict ends or remains contained, American travel to Egypt could recover faster than expected.

Dawit Habtemariam | 1 month ago

Egypt Tourism Was Having a Record Year, but Cancellations Are Rising

News Blog

U.S. State Department Cautions Americans About Travel Worldwide Amid Unrest

The U.S. Department of State issued a "worldwide caution" to all Americans traveling abroad on Thursday. It urged them to stay alert due to heightened tensions in various locations, potential terrorist attacks and violent actions against U.S. citizens. The caution is in response to the ongoing the war between Israel and Hamas. Americans traveling abroad…

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 months ago

Hotels

Hilton’s New Loyalty Plan for Small Businesses

Today's podcast examines Hilton's loyalty extension, Israel-Hamas War's impact on carriers and Saudi Arabia's latest ultra-luxury project.

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 months ago

Hilton’s New Loyalty Plan for Small Businesses