Articles tagged “middle east”

Marriott highlighted two forces shaping the hotel industry right now - geopolitical volatility and a race to build AI tools that keep travelers inside its direct channels.

Global travel flows depend heavily on just three airlines. When geopolitics disrupts one hub, the shock can quickly ripple worldwide.

The postponement wipes out millions in revenue for the year and puts pressure on organizers to manage refunds, rebookings, and the reputation of a major new regional launch.

The Iran war may cause near-term disruption, but Terrapinn is still betting on long-term growth tied to next-generation computing and renewable energy.

As Bahrain and Saudi Arabia F1 races face likely cancellation, the fallout is highlighting broader risk for all live events across the region.

As a nightmare week for Gulf airlines drags on, Lufthansa Group CEO Carsten Spohr argues Europe must reduce its reliance on Middle East hubs to connect with the world.

The bad news is that global uncertainty will dent hotel demand. The good news is that Hyatt can reroute guests to properties elsewhere.

As the situation in Iran and the Middle East remains uncertain, Indian airlines have taken on the responsibility for returning stranded passengers.

India's immediate west is now engulfed in an international armed conflict. Even as operations have partially resumed, a prolonged escalation will not only threaten India's connectivity, but will also have a sharp effect on its growing aviation sector.

Big hotel groups like the Middle East growth story. But geopolitics can turn diversification into concentrated risk overnight. Owners can insure buildings against damage but not traveler confidence