Articles tagged “Russia war”

Tourism

Cuba’s Struggling Tourism Sector Banks on Russian Boost

Cuba eyes Russia not only for economic and diplomatic support, but also as a key player in reviving its tourism sector.

Cuba’s Struggling Tourism Sector Banks on Russian Boost

Tourism

Saudi Arabia Nearly Doubles UAE in Hotel Room Construction

Destinations in the Middle East understand that to realize their very ambitious tourism goals, they need to create enough infrastructure. Little wonder then that Saudi Arabia is now racing ahead of United Arab Emirates to build more hotel rooms.

Saudi Arabia Nearly Doubles UAE in Hotel Room Construction

Tourism

Bali Considers Tougher Visa Regulations Amid Negative Tourist Behavior

Regardless of whether it is Russians behaving badly in Bali or others, the Indonesian government appears prepared to implement rigid restrictions to combat these incidents.

Bali Considers Tougher Visa Regulations Amid Negative Tourist Behavior

Tourism

Russia Is Now Dubai’s No. 2 Source Market

Dubai's decision to open its doors to sanction-hit Russians has helped the emirate welcome a record number of visitors from the country.

Russia Is Now Dubai’s No. 2 Source Market

Tourism

Travelers Learn to Live With Permanxiety

Skift coined the term "permanxiety" in 2017 to describe how social, political, and climate turmoil is coloring consumer expectations, including for travel. Permanxiety has only been compounded since on the heels of war and a pandemic. Travel companies need to make sure newly upbeat services and messages aren't out of sync with the gloomy mood music in many travelers' heads.

Travelers Learn to Live With Permanxiety

Airlines

Ryanair Posts Record Profit Thanks to Pent-up Demand

Even as costs have been soaring, Ryanair has managed to swing back to profit. Clearly, CEO Michael O’Leary was right when he said he has this pandemic mess all worked out.

Ryanair Posts Record Profit Thanks to  Pent-up Demand

Airlines

Finnair Powers Past Pandemic, Russia Air Closure to Post First Profit Since 2019

Finland's national carrier is not in the clear yet, but it is changing up strategies to meet a myriad of challenges head on, most significantly the blow from the impact of the Ukraine war.

Airlines

Virgin Atlantic Ends Flights to Hong Kong After 30 Years

Virgin Atlantic's decision to drop flights to Hong Kong is a major sign that ongoing closure of Russian airspace isn't going away anytime soon.

Virgin Atlantic Ends Flights to Hong Kong After 30 Years

News Blog

One-Way Flight Bookings From Russia Up 27 Percent

Booking of one-way airline tickets from Russia soared 27 percent during the week of September 21 when President Vladimir Putin announced partial mobilisation of its citizens, travel analytics firm ForwardKeys noted on Tuesday. Amid growing concerns about travel restrictions, tens of thousands of military-age men have reportedly been fleeing the country after Putin ordered Russia's…

Tourism

Russia Looks to India to Fill Tourism Void

Tourism to Russia has taken an enormous hit since the country's invasion of Ukraine. An economy hurt by sanctions doesn't help in its pitch to travelers either. But Russia sees opportunities with India's outbound travelers.

Russia Looks to India to Fill Tourism Void