Articles tagged “dubai”

Announcements

Generation Next: Middle East and North Africa’s Rising Female Travel Leaders

Skift is honored to present the latest installment of our Generation Next series – this time dedicated to spotlighting remarkable women leaders shaping travel in the Middle East and North Africa

Sarah Kopit | 14 hours ago

Generation Next: Middle East and North Africa’s Rising Female Travel Leaders

Announcements

What You Can Expect at Skift Global Forum East

Skift Global Forum East is back in Dubai this month and it’s the place to be for anyone involved in Middle East tourism. This year’s lineup includes CEOs, industry pioneers, and innovators shaping the future of travel across the region.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 week ago

What You Can Expect at Skift Global Forum East
The travel industry's top event returns to Dubai.
Nov. 19-20 in Dubai
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Announcements

5 Burning Questions Skift Global Forum East 2024 Will Seek to Answer

The Skift Global Forum East 2024 will be your chance to find out what's really going on in the region right now.

Josh Corder | 3 weeks ago

5 Burning Questions Skift Global Forum East 2024 Will Seek to Answer

Tourism

Dubai Crown Prince Greenlights Rural Tourism Push

Sheikh Hamdan has announced a new tourism masterplan in Dubai, one focused on culture rather than mega-malls and skyscrapers.

Josh Corder | 3 weeks ago

Dubai Crown Prince Greenlights Rural Tourism Push

Podcasts

United’s New Destinations, Disneyland’s Price Hikes and Dubai’s Invisible Neighbor

Today's podcast looks at United's less-popular destination bet, Disneyland's new price hike, and Sharjah's invisible tourism.

Rashaad Jorden | 1 month ago

United’s New Destinations, Disneyland’s Price Hikes and Dubai’s Invisible Neighbor

Airlines

Inside the Minds of Four Middle East Airline CEOs: 2025 Plans Revealed

The idea that every airline in the Middle East is a money-making machine is wholly unfounded. We hear from four airline leaders from across the region who share very different metrics for success for 2025 and beyond.

Gordon Smith | 1 month ago

Inside the Minds of Four Middle East Airline CEOs: 2025 Plans Revealed

Hotels

MGM Resorts CEO Outlines Global Hotel Strategy at Skift Global Forum: Full Video

MGM Resorts is thinking more broadly: It is leveraging entertainment and sports while also developing resorts outside of Las Vegas.

Sean O'Neill | 1 month ago

MGM Resorts CEO Outlines Global Hotel Strategy at Skift Global Forum: Full Video

Tourism

What is a Domestic Tourist? And Why Do Saudi Arabia and the UAE Want Them?

Increasing spending of domestic tourists is of paramount importance to the UAE and Saudi. Why? Because these residents are some of the highest spenders in travel.

Josh Corder | 1 month ago

What is a Domestic Tourist? And Why Do Saudi Arabia and the UAE Want Them?

Airlines

Can Etihad Double in Size by 2030? Commercial Chief Arik De Exclusive Interview

Etihad’s fresh management team is seeking to avoid the mistakes of the past and deliver blockbuster growth. Speaking exclusively to Skift, Arik De tells us why this time is different.

Gordon Smith | 2 months ago

Can Etihad Double in Size by 2030? Commercial Chief Arik De Exclusive Interview

Airlines

Etihad to Announce ‘Around 10’ New Routes in November: Exclusive

If you thought Etihad’s recent growth was running out of steam, think again. Speaking exclusively to Skift, the airline’s CCO revealed that further big changes are coming in 2025.

Gordon Smith | 2 months ago

Etihad to Announce ‘Around 10’ New Routes in November: Exclusive