Articles tagged “uae”

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 | 13 hours ago

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

Hotels

Oberoi Parent to Open 9 International Properties by 2029

Oberoi’s expansion plans don't seem random as it targets booming tourism hubs like Saudi Arabia and Egypt that attract luxury travelers.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 days ago

Oberoi Parent to Open 9 International Properties by 2029
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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

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

Experiences

Abu Dhabi Sphere Confirmed: Second Location Outside Las Vegas

Sphere Entertainment and the Emirati government confirmed the next mega-structure will be in Abu Dhabi. But we still don't have key details like price, location or a timeline.

Josh Corder | 1 month ago

Abu Dhabi Sphere Confirmed: Second Location Outside Las Vegas

Podcasts

How the United Arab Emirates Is Building Its Very Own Las Vegas – Skift Travel Podcast

Authorities in the United Arab Emirates are tight-lipped about the country's plans for its emerging gambling industry, but gaming could be lucrative, a topic we discuss in this episode of the Skift Travel Podcast.

Rashaad Jorden | 1 month ago

How the United Arab Emirates Is Building Its Very Own Las Vegas – Skift Travel Podcast

Tourism

Dubai’s Quiet Neighbor: Sharjah Aims For ‘Invisible’ Tourism

45 minutes from the center of Dubai is Sharjah, an emirate that isn't trying to turn heads like its neighbors do.

Josh Corder | 1 month ago

Dubai’s Quiet Neighbor: Sharjah Aims For ‘Invisible’ Tourism

Hotels

Wynn Resorts’ New Financial Forecasts For Its UAE Project: 5 Takeaways

Days after getting the green light for gaming, Wynn gives a presentation to investors. Here are the highlights.

Josh Corder | 1 month ago

Wynn Resorts’ New Financial Forecasts For Its UAE Project: 5 Takeaways

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

The United Arab Emirates Is Building Its Own Las Vegas

The UAE’s emerging casino industry remains under wraps, but growing investments and behind-the-scenes developments indicate a lucrative future, quietly reshaping the region’s tourism and entertainment landscape for foreign travelers.

Josh Corder | 1 month ago

The United Arab Emirates Is Building Its Own Las Vegas