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Articles tagged “saudi arabia”

Airlines

Dubai’s Airport Beat Pre-Pandemic Passenger Numbers in First Half of 2023

Dubai Airport has surpassed pre-pandemic levels during the initial half of 2023. However, its projection for the entire year still falls slightly short of 2019 numbers. Call it "cautious optimism."

Peden Doma Bhutia | 3 months ago

Dubai’s Airport Beat Pre-Pandemic Passenger Numbers in First Half of 2023

Tourism

Global Tourism Investment Is Down by Over $100 Billion from Pre-Pandemic Level

So 2022 was the first growth year for investment in the global tourism sector since the pandemic. Even so, the sector is down over $100 billion down from its pre-pandemic level. It still has a long way to go for a full recovery.

Dawit Habtemariam | 3 months ago

Global Tourism Investment Is Down by Over $100 Billion from Pre-Pandemic Level
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Online Travel

Airbnb, Booking and Expedia Generate Strong Cash Flow

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at online travel agencies’ cash flow, Saudi Arabia’s tourism investments, and Virtuoso’s sales boom.

Rashaad Jorden | 3 months ago

Airbnb, Booking and Expedia Generate Strong Cash Flow

Hotels

Abu Dhabi Cuts Hotel Fees, Top GCC Wealth Funds – More Middle East Travel News 

The timing of Abu Dhabi's decision to lower government fees on hotels and their alignment with the emirate’s long-term goals reflect a strategic move to capitalize on the potential of the tourism sector and the opportunities it presents.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 3 months ago

Abu Dhabi Cuts Hotel Fees, Top GCC Wealth Funds – More Middle East Travel News 

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

Tourism

Saudi Arabia’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Sets up Tourism Investment Company

Asfar's launch aligns with the Saudi sovereign fund’s broad strategy, which is centered around tapping opportunities within the tourism sector and building strategic partnerships with private companies.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 4 months ago

Saudi Arabia’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Sets up Tourism Investment Company

Tourism

UAE Is Second Fastest-Growing International Arrival Destination

Amidst spearheading global travel recovery, the Middle East's ambitious tourism goals come across as pragmatic rather than overly ambitious, backed by strategic capacity building efforts

Peden Doma Bhutia | 4 months ago

UAE Is Second Fastest-Growing International Arrival Destination

Tourism

Singapore Has the Best Passport for Global Travelers

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at global passport power, United’s Asian play, and Thailand’s Middle Eastern ambitions.

Rashaad Jorden | 4 months ago

Singapore Has the Best Passport for Global Travelers

Airlines

Middle Eastern Airlines Spearhead Aviation Recovery with Traffic Surge

The Middle East's aviation sector is poised to play a pivotal role in shaping the region's tourism narrative.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 5 months ago

Middle Eastern Airlines Spearhead Aviation Recovery with Traffic Surge

Tourism

Oman Sets Sights on Chinese Visitors with New Tourism Office

With its sights set on transforming the tourism sector into an economic powerhouse, Oman is placing a strategic focus on Chinese tourists.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 5 months ago

Oman Sets Sights on Chinese Visitors with New Tourism Office