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Articles tagged “middle east”

Tourism

The World Cup Travel Bump

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at Increased region tourism in the Middle East, Hilton Grand Vacations’ grand plan, and Yosemite’s overtourism strategy.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 months ago

The World Cup Travel Bump

Tourism

Middle Eastern Destinations Lead Global Travel Recovery

The latest data underlines the strength of the travel recovery in the Middle East, thanks in large part to the FIFA World Cup. What next after the World Cup is the million-dollar question here.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 months ago

Middle Eastern Destinations Lead Global Travel Recovery
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Middle East Travel Roundup

Get the latest news from the Middle East in one easy-to-digest newsletter.

Announcements

Skift Global Forum East 2022 Is One Week Away

Register today to join us at the UAE’s best events complex: Madinat Jumeirah Conference Centre.

Nicole Meyer | 2 months ago

Skift Global Forum East 2022 Is One Week Away

Announcements

The 200+ Companies Attending Skift Global Forum East 2022

Skift Global Forum East Attendee Snapshot and Proposal released. Companies including as Shangri-La, Dubai Airports, Hilton, Jumeirah Group and more will be attending. Check it out and join them by registering today.

Nicole Meyer | 2 months ago

Tourism

Saudi Arabia Details Plans for One of World’s Largest Airports: Middle East Travel Roundup

With an ambitious strategy to increase visitors to more than 100 million annually by 2030, Saudi Arabia clearly doesn't want to be caught off guard with inadequate infrastructure.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 months ago

Saudi Arabia Details Plans for One of World’s Largest Airports: Middle East Travel Roundup

Transport

Saudi Arabia Unveils Plans for Massive Airport Expansion

Saudi Arabia's enormous investment in its tourism infrastructure is a critical part of its strategy to attract 100 million tourists annually by 2030.

Aziz El Yaakoubi, Reuters | 2 months ago

Saudi Arabia Unveils Plans for Massive Airport Expansion

News Blog

Amex GBT Partners With Dnata to Meet Middle East’s Growing Corporate Travel Demand

American Express Global Business Travel has partnered with Emirates Group-owned dnata to offer its global clients more local expertise in the Middle East region. The agency has signed a “preferred travel partner agreement” with Dubai-based dnata Travel Management. It will provide full end-to-end travel and meetings management services to Amex GBT’s customers, the company said.…

Matthew Parsons | 2 months ago

Announcements

A Jam-Packed Agenda for Skift Global Forum East in December

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.

Brian Quinn | 2 months ago

A Jam-Packed Agenda for Skift Global Forum East in December

Tourism

Abu Dhabi Airport Is Expecting 1.5 Million Travelers Over 6 Weeks

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.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 months ago

Abu Dhabi Airport Is Expecting 1.5 Million Travelers Over 6 Weeks

News Blog

Oman Tourism Opens the Way for Approved Short-Term Rentals

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 governments to embrace the sector rather than shun it. UnderTheDoormat CEO Merilee Karr and Shabib Al Maamari, managing director, Visit Oman, signed a a short-term…

Dennis Schaal | 2 months ago