Articles tagged “middle east”

Chinese travelers are driving a sharp tourism surge in the Middle East and North Africa. The growth hinges on simple fixes: easier visas, more flights, and clear safety signals. The places that cut the hassle are winning.

The new Boeing commitments give Emirates flexibility, but also lock it deeper into a program with a long and still uncertain path to entry into service.

Emirates remains financially strong and is buoyed by Dubai’s global appeal, but complacency isn’t an option. In this week’s feature story, we explore how the airline may choose to adapt as challenges mount.

The MENA region’s tourism success now depends less on attracting visitors and more on empowering locals to see themselves as part of the experience.

This isn’t Tony Fernandes’ first attempt to connect far-flung destinations – but with new aircraft, digital tools, and a multi-hub strategy, he’s betting AirAsia can finally crack a market that eluded him a decade ago.

Jim Murren, chair of the UAE’s gaming authority, expects to see up to four integrated resorts in the UAE in the coming years.

Oman Air is going all-in on its home market and its digital strategy is paying off faster than expected. But the road to broader transformation still depends on infrastructure and realism about climate goals.

Accor’s Group Deputy CEO Jean-Jacques Morin credits the Middle East’s decisive leadership for fueling hotel development. Morin says AI, loyalty, and live events will help define the company's next phase.

American’s return to Israel comes as more Western carriers are starting to increase flights to the country, citing a better environment more than two years after the Israel-Gaza war broke out.

Middle East travelers are blending faith, family, and digital sophistication to redefine what meaningful, modern travel looks like.