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After such a successful 2022, Skift Live is ready to take on 2023 by storm. Tickets are sure to sell out, so mark your calendars and register today.
Brian Quinn | 12 hours ago
Tourism
As Middle Eastern nations look to diversify their economy beyond oil, tourism will most likely be the strongest sector to drive this change.
Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 month ago
The World Cup gave Qatar the opportunity to show the world its possibilities as a tourist destination. Once the World Cup is over, global public attention will scatter and memories will fade. Officials say they'll be happy as a vibrant stopover destination.
Dawit Habtemariam | 2 months ago
Online Travel
Yanolja has ambitious plans to be everything to everyone — will that work for the superapp?
Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 months ago
There are great lessons to be learned from the growth of Dubai and we want you front and center as industry leaders share their view on the big opportunities and challenges ahead at our inaugural forum in the region.
Chris Hayden | 2 months ago
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
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
This is undoubtedly a vital and fascinating moment for travel’s future. Join Skift and several hundred travel leaders in Dubai December 13-15 as we explore the big trends and global forces that will reshape the industry in the years ahead.
Brian Quinn, Head of Programming, Skift | 3 months ago
Hotels
It's not always apparent in the hyper-luxury narrative, but Dubai has a growing creative class. And 25hours is catering to it with a lobby and hotel that feels like a heartbeat in the middle of a financial district in the city. They are first movers for a coming flood of more lifestyle brands seeking a footprint in the city.
Colin Nagy | 6 months ago
Business Travel
As a perfect example of how countries can embrace a "locals first" approach to tourism, the government is supporting a new NomadX-backed project in the north-west of the country, after a similar scheme in Europe injected $30 million into the local economy.
Matthew Parsons | 6 months ago