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Tourism

Skift Global Forum Video: Saudi Tourism Pioneers Change

In this video from Skift Global Forum 2023, we hear from Mahmoud Abdulhadi, deputy minister of destination enablement at the Ministry of Tourism of Saudi Arabia, who discussed the vision, goals, and progress of Saudi tourism.

Ministry of Tourism Saudi Arabia + Skift | 2 months ago

Skift Global Forum Video: Saudi Tourism Pioneers Change

News Blog

Marriott Unveils Four Points Express by Sheraton Brand in Europe and Turkey

Marriott International on Wednesday debuted Four Points Express by Sheraton, a midscale hotel brand aimed at Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The brand aims to target the "midscale" segment of affordable lodging. Marriott estimates that about a half-million independent or locally-branded hotels are in this segment — many of which may be ripe for…

Sean O'Neill | 2 months ago
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International Tourism Hit 84% of Pre-Pandemic Level

International tourism reached 84% of its pre-pandemic level between January and July 2023, according to the UN World Tourism Organization. Around 700 million tourists traveled internationally. The Middle East had the strongest international tourism demand among all regions, having exceeded 20% above its pre-pandemic level between January and July.  Other regions have not exceeded their…

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 months ago

News Blog

Four Seasons Names New EMEA President, Succeeding Simon Casson

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has named a new regional president: Adrian Messerli is now president of hotel operations for the EMEA region. He succeeds Simon Casson, who held the role since 2016 and announced his departure from the group earlier in the year for a to-be-confirmed new opportunity. Unlike Casson, who was regional VP…

Josh Corder | 2 months ago

Hotels

Middle East Gaming Authority Paves Way For ‘Arabian Strip’ Gambling Zone

Testing the waters with the announcement of the Wynn Al Marjan Island, the UAE government has gone to the deep end, announcing a federal level gaming authority. Chaired by the former CEO of MGM, this new authority sets the stage for a full-blown gambling industry.

Josh Corder | 3 months ago

Middle East Gaming Authority Paves Way For ‘Arabian Strip’ Gambling Zone

Mergers and Acquisitions

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 | 3 months ago

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

Hotels

Aman to Open 11 Janu Hotels After Getting $360 Million From UAE Investors

Major investments in the hospitality supergroup Aman are letting it expand more quickly. Look for its spin-off brand Janu to add 11 properties, from Turks and Caicos to Dubai, over the next four years.

Josh Corder | 3 months ago

Aman to Open 11 Janu Hotels After Getting $360 Million From UAE Investors

Airlines

New Rules of Long-Haul Travel: Business vs. First Class, ‘Densification’ of Economy

As travel comes back strong, airlines are doing everything they can to add capacity to their existing aircraft and roll out the red carpet for their premium customers.

Ajay Awtaney, Skift | 3 months ago

New Rules of Long-Haul Travel: Business vs. First Class, ‘Densification’ of Economy

Airlines

The Americas Lead Airline Capacity Recovery in 2023

North and South America have been standout performers in leading the industry's capacity recovery post pandemic. While this was anticipated, there are noteworthy shifts in interregional capacity from North America to the Middle East, Africa and Asia.

Ashab Rizvi | 3 months ago

The Americas Lead Airline Capacity Recovery in 2023

Airline Weekly

Air Arabia Unveils World-Leading Second Quarter Profits

Strong tourism growth in the Gulf is driving success at Air Arabia.

3 months ago
Air Arabia Unveils World-Leading Second Quarter Profits