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Hotels

UAE Building Village For Thousands of Staff Amid Hotel Boom in Ras Al Khaimah

Junior staff and management will live in seperate buildings, and RAK says the campus will prioritize wellbeing.

Josh Corder | 3 months ago

Hotels

Wynn Resorts Buys 70 Acres of Land in UAE For ‘Future Development’

Wynn Resorts' joint partnership in the UAE now owns a quarter of all of Marjan Island.

Josh Corder | 3 months ago

Tourism

Thailand Takes Step Toward Legalizing Casinos With Draft Bill

Thailand's decision to legalize casinos could be its big "ka-ching" moment, potentially transforming its tourism sector and unlocking economic benefits.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 3 months ago

Hotels

Extreme Heat in Dubai, Extreme Price Drops in Hotels

A look at how Middle East tourism responds to extreme heat across the region.

Josh Corder | 4 months ago

Podcasts

AI Trip Planning, Olympic Branding and UAE Gaming

Today's podcast looks at Meta's new AI tools, airlines and the Olympics, and gambling in the UAE.

Rashaad Jorden | 4 months ago

Tourism

UAE Publishes Rules For Legal Gambling and Casino Licenses – Here’s What They Say

Rules for gambling in the UAE include "cooling off periods," betting limits and a connection to a business in the UAE.

Josh Corder | 4 months ago

Tourism

The World’s Most Powerful Passports: Find Out Where Your Country Ranks

Passport rankings are more than just numbers; they show a country's diplomatic power and have real impacts on travel and tourism making them important not just for travelers.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 4 months ago

Airlines

Emirates Skywards Chief Shares Six Airline Loyalty Lessons

In a break from the strategy of many U.S. airlines, Emirates’ Skywards program is being used to boost loyalty for the airline without a heavy financial focus.

Ajay Awtaney and Gordon Smith, Skift | 4 months ago