Articles tagged “united arab emirates”

Tourism

The Solar Eclipse Tourists Gather in April

Today's podcast looks at solar eclipse tourism, slower pilot hiring in the U.S., and the latest most expensive hotel in Dubai.

The Solar Eclipse Tourists Gather in April

Short-Term Rentals

Europe’s New Ideas to Reign in Short-Term Rentals

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at short-term rentals in Europe, global tourism investment, and Dubai’s hot Russian summer.

Europe’s New Ideas to Reign in Short-Term Rentals

Hotels

Middle East Gaming Authority Paves Way For ‘Arabian Strip’ Gambling Zone

Testing the waters with the announcement of the Wynn Al Marjan Island, the UAE government has gone to the deep end, announcing a federal level gaming authority. Chaired by the former CEO of MGM, this new authority sets the stage for a full-blown gambling industry.

Middle East Gaming Authority Paves Way For ‘Arabian Strip’ Gambling Zone

Hotels

Hilton’s Mega Ad Blitz: What Happened

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at Hilton's big ad campaign, Sonder's stock split, and the UAE's tourism pulling power.

Hilton’s Mega Ad Blitz: What Happened

Tour Operators

Klook and Almosafer Partnership Ups Access to Saudi Arabia’s Tours and Activities

The fragmentation of the tours and activities sector is an issue for destinations across the globe. But as Saudi Arabia pushes to reinvent its tourism offering, it sees digital booking and distribution as essential to growing its tourism numbers.

Klook and Almosafer Partnership Ups Access to Saudi Arabia’s Tours and Activities

Tourism

UAE Lifts Visa Ban on Lebanese Visitors

The United Arab Emirates' decision to remove the visa ban on Lebanese nationals is a huge win for Lebanon's economy since it's highly dependent on remittances from its citizens working in the UAE.

UAE Lifts Visa Ban on Lebanese Visitors

Airlines

Emirates Group Posts Record $3 Billion Profit Amid ‘Complete Recovery’

Although the company's CEO has expressed concerns about inflation and high fuel prices, the Emirates Group sees no reason why profits won't continue, considering how it prepared itself to take full advantage of soaring travel demand.

Emirates Group Posts Record $3 Billion Profit Amid ‘Complete Recovery’

Business Travel

Dubai’s Royal Family Backs Italy’s BizAway to Modernize Region’s Business Travel

It’s not what you know, but who you know, and by teaming up with Seed Group, which is owned by a member of Dubai's ruling family, startup travel agency BizAway will gain the right kind of introductions to grow its business in the Middle East.

Dubai’s Royal Family Backs Italy’s BizAway to Modernize Region’s Business Travel

Short-Term Rentals

Saudi Arabia Opens Up to Airbnb-Like Rentals

By allowing locals for the first time to rent out properties to tourists, Saudi Arabia is not just trying to keep pace with growing demand, but is also trying to make the destination more accessible. Over to the locals.

Saudi Arabia Opens Up to Airbnb-Like Rentals
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Tourism

Q&A: Destinations Double Down on Nature and Culture to Attract Luxury Travelers

​​As the luxury travel landscape becomes increasingly competitive, destinations are thinking more strategically about how they can showcase the diversity of their nature-based and cultural offerings. For Abu Dhabi, this means spotlighting Saadiyat Island, a vibrant leisure, residential, business, and cultural hub.

Q&A: Destinations Double Down on Nature and Culture to Attract Luxury Travelers