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Articles tagged “uae”

Online Travel

Booking’s Connected Trip Vs. Hopper’s Fintech Strategies

Booking Holdings and Hopper are attacking travelers' anxieties in wildly divergent ways. Booking is trying to soothe them, while Hopper doesn't mind a little angst if it means more fintech revenue.

Dennis Schaal | 2 years ago

Booking’s Connected Trip Vs. Hopper’s Fintech Strategies

News Blog

UAE Boosts Tourism Returns to $5 Billion in First Half of 2022

The tourism revenue of the United Arab Emirates surpassed $5 billion in the first half of this year, compared to $3 billion in the same period last year. The number of hotel guests that the country received rose to 12 million — registering a 42 percent year-on-year growth.  The country expects a stronger performance this…

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 years ago

Airlines

U.S. Passenger Rights Get a Boost

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at a new airline customer service tool, the UAE’s short-term rental spike, and a woman making the Maldives more accessible.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 years ago

U.S. Passenger Rights Get a Boost

Short-Term Rentals

How UAE’s Tourism Boom Is Helping Short-Term Rentals Thrive

Hotels had long been selling a "home away from home" experience. Little did they know then that short-term rentals would be just that.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 years ago

How UAE’s Tourism Boom Is Helping Short-Term Rentals Thrive

Airlines

Israel’s El Al Hopeful of Oman Airspace Approval to Gain Shortcut to Asia

As well as savings from less fuel burn, the shorter route opens up destinations like Australia for the flag carrier.

Steven Scheer, Reuters | 2 years ago

Israel’s El Al Hopeful of Oman Airspace Approval to Gain Shortcut to Asia

Online Travel

MakeMyTrip Turns to India’s Hinterlands in the First Quarter to Win New Customers

MakeMyTrip is moving its focus from retail customers to go deep into the hinterland by tapping into small travel agents across India. In a country where online penetration is still low, will this bet pay off?

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 years ago

MakeMyTrip Turns to India’s Hinterlands in the First Quarter to Win New Customers

News Blog

UAE Carrier FlyDubai Suspends Operations to Sri Lanka Until Further Notice

United Arab Emirates' budget carrier FlyDubai has suspended operations to Colombo in Sri Lanka until further notice, amid the escalation of protests in the South Asian country. “FlyDubai flights between Dubai and Colombo Airport have been suspended from July 10 until further notice,” said an airline spokesperson, while assuring to closely monitor the situation on…

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 years ago

Business Travel

Hertz Tests WeWork Alliance to Pick Up More Remote Workers

Expect to see plenty more travel-infused partnerships over the coming months, because everyone wants a bite of a recovery that could smash records this year.

Matthew Parsons | 2 years ago

Hertz Tests WeWork Alliance to Pick Up More Remote Workers

Tourism

Morocco’s Covid Policies Work Against Creative New Tourism Pitch

Morocco uses its latest campaign to promote a “true experience” of the destination with a funky twist. However, campaigns such as these need to be backed by tourist-friendly policies.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 years ago

Morocco’s Covid Policies Work Against Creative New Tourism Pitch

Airlines

Dubai Airport CEO Expects Pre-Covid Traffic Levels by 2024

As Dubai Airport gears up to reach pre-pandemic levels, CEO Paul Griffiths expects oil prices and inflation to drive up airfares. However, he is confident that demand would remain undented.

Alexander Cornwell, Reuters | 2 years ago

Dubai Airport CEO Expects Pre-Covid Traffic Levels by 2024