Articles tagged “middle east”

Announcements

Industry Leaders Unpack Travel’s Future at Skift Global Forum East this November

As excitement builds in the lead up to Skift Global Forum East, we take a look at the current speaker lineup and the topics they will cover, which includes top industry leaders from Etihad Aviation Group, Booking.com, Airbnb, Hilton Middle East & Africa, Emaar Hospitality Group and more.

Adam Stacey | 16 hours ago

Industry Leaders Unpack Travel’s Future at Skift Global Forum East this November

Airlines

Inside the Minds of Four Middle East Airline CEOs: 2025 Plans Revealed

The idea that every airline in the Middle East is a money-making machine is wholly unfounded. We hear from four airline leaders from across the region who share very different metrics for success for 2025 and beyond.

Gordon Smith | 1 day ago

Inside the Minds of Four Middle East Airline CEOs: 2025 Plans Revealed

Tourism

One Year Later: How October 7 Impacted Tourism in the Middle East

It's been a year since the Israel-Hamas conflict started. With no end in sight, the conflict continues to drag down tourism growth in Jordan and Egypt.

Dawit Habtemariam | 3 days ago

One Year Later: How October 7 Impacted Tourism in the Middle East

Tourism

Crisis in The Middle East: What Does it Mean for Travel?

Travelers fear the Middle East is decending into war, but the situation is different everywhere you look.

Josh Corder | 5 days ago

Crisis in The Middle East: What Does it Mean for Travel?

Tourism

Dubai Is Known for Luxury Travel — Now it Wants to Focus on ‘Real Culture’

Even the CEO of Dubai Tourism says the city has previously lacked a "soul," now they want to change that.

Josh Corder | 3 weeks ago

Dubai Is Known for Luxury Travel — Now it Wants to Focus on ‘Real Culture’

Tourism

Sources of Saudi Tourism: Who’s Traveling, Who’s Spending?

We all read about Saudi Arabia's ambitious giga-projects and want for international tourists, but for now, business is still coming from more traditional sources.

Josh Corder | 4 weeks ago

Sources of Saudi Tourism: Who’s Traveling, Who’s Spending?

Tourism

Five Years Since Opening for Tourism, Saudi Says it Is a Destination ‘For All’ in New Campaign

In its race to welcome 150 million tourists, Saudi Arabia's new tourism campaign promises to offer just about everything to everyone.

Josh Corder | 1 month ago

Five Years Since Opening for Tourism, Saudi Says it Is a Destination ‘For All’ in New Campaign

Podcasts

Labor Day Surge, Middle East Bump, and Amex GBT and AI

Today's podcast looks at a Labor Day travel boom, using AI to support business travel, and a surge in Middle East tourism.

Rashaad Jorden | 1 month ago

Labor Day Surge, Middle East Bump, and Amex GBT and AI

Tourism

Cancellations Slow Down Jordan Tourism Industry Amid Regional Fears

Jordan's tourism sector has actually grown year-on-year, but the situation is far from perfect.

Josh Corder | 2 months ago

Cancellations Slow Down Jordan Tourism Industry Amid Regional Fears

Airlines

India’s Surging Role in Global Tourism: Key Insights from Earnings Calls

The travel industry is making a global shift to capture India’s booming outbound tourism. From hotels and airlines to credit cards and digital platforms, everyone’s racing to cater to this surging wave of Indian travelers. As the market soars, the India opportunity is simply too big to ignore.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 months ago

India’s Surging Role in Global Tourism: Key Insights from Earnings Calls