Articles tagged “world cup”

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at World Cup tourism, short-term rental over-saturation, and American Airlines’ earnings.

World Cup destinations better get their political playbook ready if they want to successfully host the games in 2026.

Hopefully this demand from travelers will encourage more tourism businesses to adopt sustainable practices as it now makes business sense for them to do so.

A partnership with Trip.com could help Saudi Arabia make inroads into the China market. Saudi hopes to draw 3.9 million Chinese visitors per year by 2030.

The aviation industry in the Middle East has greatly benefited from its strategically important geographical location, that enables airlines to establish easy connections to continents across the globe.

As countries in the Middle East set ambitious tourism targets for the future, Saudi Arabia is investing in infrastructure to drive numbers, while Dubai is investing in technology to adopt "Smart Gates" at Dubai airport and looking to make air taxis a reality.

Not satisfied with merely achieving pre-pandemic levels of tourism, Dubai has now set an ambitious goal of 40 million hotel guests in 2031.

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.

In Skift top stories this week, we highlight five U.S. destinations remaking their tourism strategies, American Airlines takes a big step in paying off its debt, and Airbnb is top spender among travel brands on U.S. TV this year.

The World Cup final is just around the corner, and both France and Argentina are determined to seize the title. While the winner of the match will be revealed on Sunday, the real question is: How do these destinations stack up when it comes to tourism numbers?