Articles tagged “middle east newsletter”

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

Egypt Sees Record Tourism Despite Israel-Hamas War

Egypt's tourism industry has been able to withstand some of the impact of the Israel-Hamas war.

Dawit Habtemariam | 10 months ago

Egypt Sees Record Tourism Despite Israel-Hamas War

Tourism

Turkey Adds Tourist Fee For Hagia Sophia

Using a new fee and rules for tourists, Turkey is trying to preserve and improve the experience of worshippers at Hagia Sophia.

Dawit Habtemariam | 10 months ago

Turkey Adds Tourist Fee For Hagia Sophia

Tourism

Saudi City Neom Spreads Its Cash With Investment Fund: Middle East Report

Saudi Arabia has created another investment fund, this time under the banner of its mega-city Neom. The Neom Investment Fund will spread its vast amount of cash around the world, investing in businesses it sees as futuristic or industry-changing.

Josh Corder | 1 year ago

Saudi City Neom Spreads Its Cash With Investment Fund: Middle East Report

Tourism

Saudi’s New Giga-Projects, Airports and a $1 Billion Tourism School: Middle East Travel Report

Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz creates a new development company to help realize his tourism sector dreams.

Josh Corder | 1 year ago

Saudi’s New Giga-Projects, Airports and a $1 Billion Tourism School: Middle East Travel Report

Tourism

Monaco Yacht Clubs in Saudi and More Luxury Hotels in Ras Al Khaimah

In this Skift Middle East Report, we also look at the changing face of Saudia Arabia, looking to become a leader in sustainability, culture and yacht parties.

Josh Corder | 1 year ago

Monaco Yacht Clubs in Saudi and More Luxury Hotels in Ras Al Khaimah

Tourism

Saudi Arabia Says Its 100 Million Visitor Goal is ‘No Longer Sufficient’

Always keen to outdo itself, Saudi Arabia raises its visitor targets before it has even hit them.

Josh Corder | 1 year ago

Saudi Arabia Says Its 100 Million Visitor Goal is ‘No Longer Sufficient’

Tourism

Dubai’s Summer of Tourism Was Red-Hot as Russians Fill the City

Dubai's tourism bull run continues. Rates are at some of their highest levels, the city has more than 800 hotels, and close to 10 million travelers have flown in to bear witness. Neighbor Qatar, sitting on its supply of lush World Cup hotels, is probably feeling jealous.

Josh Corder | 1 year ago

Dubai’s Summer of Tourism Was Red-Hot as Russians Fill the City

Business Travel

Wego Expands into Business Travel with Acquisition of Singapore-Based Travelstop

Wego's expansion into the business travel sector, facilitated by its acquisition of Travelstop, is a strategic move driven by market opportunities and the company's desire for diversification and growth.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 year ago

Wego Expands into Business Travel with Acquisition of Singapore-Based Travelstop

Hotels

Middle East Hotel Project Count Hits All-Time High

It's not surprising that the Middle East is prioritizing hotel development to accommodate a growing influx of tourists. This proactive approach aligns with their broader economic and tourism strategies to foster long-term growth and competitiveness in the global tourism market.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 year ago

Middle East Hotel Project Count Hits All-Time High