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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 | 4 days 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 | 3 weeks ago

Turkey Tourism Bookings Start to Go ‘Quiet’
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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 | 3 weeks 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 | 4 weeks 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 | 4 weeks ago

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

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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

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Morocco’s Tourism Surged in September Despite Earthquake

The September 8 earthquake did not halt Morocco's post-pandemic tourism boom. The country welcomed 960,000 international travelers in September, up 8.5% from the same month in 2019, according to the the Morocco Tourism Office's latest data. Between January and September, international travel to Morocco rose 44% compared to the same period in 2019. On September…

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 months ago

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Israel to Assist with Tourist Departures Amid Hamas War

Israel’s tourism ministry is working to assist travelers seeking to depart the country amid its ongoing war with Hamas. The country is in a state of emergency. Travelers can contact Israel’s Home Front Command on WhatsApp or SMS on +972 52 910 4104, said the Israel Ministry of Tourism. They can also receive informational assistance from…

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 months ago

Hotels

Israel Hamas War: How Brown Hotels Is Responding in Wartime

Israel's evacuees and stranded travelers poured into many of Brown Hotels' two-dozen properties after the October 7 attacks. The scene was echoed nationwide, with many hotel groups affected.

Sean O'Neill | 2 months ago

Israel Hamas War: How Brown Hotels Is Responding in Wartime