Articles tagged “middle east”

With a big focus on growth and spurring new demand in the future, Skift will bring leaders from across the globe together to discuss what is next for travel and how the future is being tested in Dubai. It's a vital time for our industry to come together as we look ahead to 2023.

The economic spinoffs of Qatar's World Cup will be felt all over the region that has been looking to diversify beyond the oil sector.

UnderTheDoormat Group CEO Merilee Karr said her company's new technology and distribution agreement with Visit Oman can be a novel approach to short-term regulation — one where technology can spur…

Destinations in the Middle East are not just turning to tourism in an effort to diversify their national economies but positioning themselves to compete on a larger scale globally.

Silkhaus, a United Arab Emirates-based platform for short-term rentals, announced on Tuesday that it has raised $7.75 million in a seed funding round.

The sweet sound of "profit" seems to be making a slow and steady return in the earnings calls of travel companies in the Middle East.

Dubai-based property developer Nakheel announced it has secured $4.6 billion in strategic financing deal to drive what it calls, “the new phase of growth.”

Qatar will allow visitors without football World Cup tickets to enter the country from December 2 after the group stage matches end.

In Skift's top stories this week, Airbnb has its best quarter yet, Booking Holdings plans more tech investment, and Qatar aims for long-lasting tourism after the World Cup.