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Qatar Tourism Names New Chairman, Replaces Al Baker

The Qatari government has appointed a new chairman for its tourism arm: Saad Ali Al Kharji. Al Kharji is now chairman of Qatar Tourism, succeeding Akbar Al Baker, who yesterday announced his departure from Qatar Airways after 27 years. Al Kharji's appointment was confirmed in a decree by Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al…

Josh Corder | 1 month ago

Airlines

Qatar Airways CEO Steps Down

Today's podcast discusses the outgoing Qatar Air CEO, Airbnb in South Africa, and Meta's AI travel shortfalls.

Rashaad Jorden | 1 month ago

Qatar Airways CEO Steps Down
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Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker Resigns After 27-Year Run

Qatar Airways' Akbar Al Baker has been one of the most outspoken CEOs in the industry.

Ajay Awtaney, Skift | 1 month ago

Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker Resigns After 27-Year Run

Airlines

Marriott Strengthens Expansion Plans in Turkey. Plus: Private Jet Service for Pets

And then they say it's a dog's life! While sky may be the limit for these high-flying pets, did we hear someone mention climate change?

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 months ago

Marriott Strengthens Expansion Plans in Turkey. Plus: Private Jet Service for Pets

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 | 3 months ago

Middle East Hotel Project Count Hits All-Time High

Airlines

Qatar Airways Upbeat on Brazil, Latin America as it Expands Routes

Qatar's big jump in profit last year was likely a one-time occurrence because of the World Cup, but the airline is determined to keep the momentum going.

Gabriel Araujo, Reuters, Reuters | 3 months ago

Qatar Airways Upbeat on Brazil, Latin America as it Expands Routes

Tourism

Dubai Surpasses Pre-Pandemic Tourism Numbers in First Half of 2023

Looks like we will no longer be comparing Dubai's tourism to 2019. Time to update those comparison charts!

Peden Doma Bhutia | 4 months ago

Dubai Surpasses Pre-Pandemic Tourism Numbers in First Half of 2023

Airlines

World Cup Fever Lifts Qatar Airways Revenue to Record High

Qatar's headline net profit of $1.21 billion is surprising. It's so surprising that we're wondering if there's some caveat we're missing.

Hadeel Al Sayegh, Reuters | 5 months ago

World Cup Fever Lifts Qatar Airways Revenue to Record High

Tourism

Middle East’s Luxury Travelers Prioritize Sustainability

Hopefully this demand from travelers will encourage more tourism businesses to adopt sustainable practices as it now makes business sense for them to do so.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 7 months ago

Middle East’s Luxury Travelers Prioritize Sustainability

Tourism

Saudi Arabia Taps Trip.com Group for Campaigns to Promote Tourism

A partnership with Trip.com could help Saudi Arabia make inroads into the China market. Saudi hopes to draw 3.9 million Chinese visitors per year by 2030.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 8 months ago

Saudi Arabia Taps Trip.com Group for Campaigns to Promote Tourism