Deepthi Nair Archives

Deepthi Nair is Skift’s Middle East Reporter, covering aviation, hospitality, tourism policy, and travel trends across the Gulf and wider region. Based in Dubai, she reports on how the region is reshaping global travel — from airline expansion and visa shifts to mega tourism projects. She regularly interviews top industry executives and government leaders. Outside of work, Deepthi is usually planning her next trip.

Hotels

Wyndham to Launch Vienna House and Dolce Branded Residences in Ras Al Khaimah: Exclusive

Wyndham’s Al Marjan Island bet is less about the Wynn effect and more about proving midscale branded residences have been a missed opportunity all along.

Deepthi Nair | 4 weeks ago

Hotels

Wynn Al Marjan Island Faces ‘Modest Delay,’ CEO Cites Supply-Chain Challenges

A delay without a date is still a delay — Wynn is betting the UAE’s long-term fundamentals can absorb the uncertainty.

Deepthi Nair | 4 weeks ago

Hotels

Dubai Hotel Occupancy to Plummet to 10% in Q2 — Moody’s

It's a grim forecast for Dubai’s hotels as missiles return to the Emirate.

Deepthi Nair | 1 month ago

Tourism

Turkey’s Tourism Held Up in March Despite Sharp Drop in Gulf Travel

Q2 will determine whether this is a temporary shock or a structural reset for one of Turkey’s most valuable visitor segments.

Deepthi Nair | 1 month ago

A file image of Terminal 3 at Dubai International Airport.

Airlines

Dubai Strengthens Passenger Rights Rules to Rebuild Traveler Trust

Dubai’s passenger rights framework means one regulator, one rulebook. The details around enforcement are still to come, though.

Deepthi Nair | 1 month ago

Airlines

Dubai International Airport Passenger Traffic Plunged 66% in March as Iran War Closed Airspace

Dubai spent years chasing the 100 million passenger milestone — the war pushed it back a year in a single month.

Deepthi Nair | 1 month ago

Hotels

UAE’s AI Push Could Reshape How Hotels and Holiday Homes Operate

The biggest win for the hospitality sector will be the elimination of manual licensing and compliance checks that quietly drain operator time and margin.

Deepthi Nair | 1 month ago