Skift Global Forum East 2023

Complete coverage of the speakers, sessions, and news from Skift Global Forum East 2023, held in Dubai, UAE on December 13-14, 2023.

Experiences

Luxury Travel Boom to Continue in 2024, Say Travel Advisors

Luxury travelers show a growing interest in particular types of travel, such as multi-generational private group trips, according to some of the leading agencies.

Selene Brophy | 11 months ago

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Tourism

Watch Now: Highlights from Skift Global Forum East 2023

As global tourism converges in the Middle East, leaders from across the region and the world gathered at Skift Global Forum East 2023 to discuss trends, opportunities, and strategies that will define the industry for the next decade and beyond.

Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) + Skift | 11 months ago

Online Travel

Connection in the Age of AI with Google’s Head of Travel Sales

Listen in for a discussion about AI and its impact on the travel industry and why marketers should team up with the technology rather than fight against it.

Jose Marmolejos | 11 months ago

Tourism

Travel Businesses Must Focus on Simplifying Sustainable Choices

Ensuring sustainable travel is accessible and uncomplicated is a primary goal for travel businesses like Google, Intrepid Travel, and Kerten Hospitality, looking to reduce the burden of climate change on the consumer and the planet.

Selene Brophy | 11 months ago

Hotels

Kerzner CEO on Loyalty Programs: ‘Luxury Can Not Be Traded For Points’

Kerzner is expanding, but refuses to lose sight of its relentless pursuit of ultra-luxury standards.

Josh Corder | 11 months ago

Airlines

Dubai’s Transportation Future Must Be Multi-Modal and Sustainable

Dubai's rapid growth presents the challenge of balancing the pitfalls of mass travel against a sustainable and satisfying travel experience.

Selene Brophy | 11 months ago

Airlines

No Cabin Crew Uniforms for Riyadh Air, Says CEO Tony Douglas

Who isn't excited for a new story? Riyadh Air CEO Tony Douglas vows to upend status quo

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 11 months ago

Tourism

Turning Dubai From a ‘Dot in the Desert’ to a Global Hub

Issam Kazim reflects on Dubai's transformation into a truly global city.

Josh Corder | 11 months ago

Hotels

Dubai’s Luxury Hoteliers Aim for Global Expansion

Today's podcast looks at Dubai's luxury promise, China's pent-up travel demand, and weaker tourism spending in the U.S.

Rashaad Jorden | 11 months ago

Airlines

TAP Air Portugal Sale Delayed Up To a Year, Air France-KLM CEO Says

Air France-KLM found a "low-risk way" to participate in European airline consolidation with its SAS deal, even as it waits a bit longer for a chance at prize TAP Air Portugal.

Edward Russell | 11 months ago