Articles tagged “middle east”

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

Tourism

Jordan Tourism Drops From Summer High

Jordan had a good summer for tourism, but that didn't last long.

Josh Corder | 4 weeks ago

Jordan Tourism Drops From Summer High
The travel industry's top event returns to Dubai.
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Tourism

Saudi Arabia Reveals New Plans For Budget Tourism Development

A new report lists almost 250 hotel and tourism projects and many are outside of luxury.

Josh Corder | 1 month ago

Saudi Arabia Reveals New Plans For Budget Tourism Development

Announcements

Industry Leaders Unpack Travel’s Future at Skift Global Forum East this November

As excitement builds in the lead up to Skift Global Forum East, we take a look at the current speaker lineup and the topics they will cover, which includes top industry leaders from Etihad Aviation Group, Booking.com, Airbnb, Hilton Middle East & Africa, Emaar Hospitality Group and more.

Adam Stacey | 1 month ago

Industry Leaders Unpack Travel’s Future at Skift Global Forum East this November

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

Tourism

One Year Later: How October 7 Impacted Tourism in the Middle East

It's been a year since the Israel-Hamas conflict started. With no end in sight, the conflict continues to drag down tourism growth in Jordan and Egypt.

Dawit Habtemariam | 1 month ago

One Year Later: How October 7 Impacted Tourism in the Middle East

Tourism

Crisis in The Middle East: What Does it Mean for Travel?

Travelers fear the Middle East is decending into war, but the situation is different everywhere you look.

Josh Corder | 1 month ago

Crisis in The Middle East: What Does it Mean for Travel?

Tourism

Dubai Is Known for Luxury Travel — Now it Wants to Focus on ‘Real Culture’

Even the CEO of Dubai Tourism says the city has previously lacked a "soul," now they want to change that.

Josh Corder | 2 months ago

Dubai Is Known for Luxury Travel — Now it Wants to Focus on ‘Real Culture’

Tourism

Sources of Saudi Tourism: Who’s Traveling, Who’s Spending?

We all read about Saudi Arabia's ambitious giga-projects and want for international tourists, but for now, business is still coming from more traditional sources.

Josh Corder | 2 months ago

Sources of Saudi Tourism: Who’s Traveling, Who’s Spending?

Tourism

Five Years Since Opening for Tourism, Saudi Says it Is a Destination ‘For All’ in New Campaign

In its race to welcome 150 million tourists, Saudi Arabia's new tourism campaign promises to offer just about everything to everyone.

Josh Corder | 3 months ago

Five Years Since Opening for Tourism, Saudi Says it Is a Destination ‘For All’ in New Campaign