The focal point for the global travel and tourism industry is moving eastward. Middle Eastern countries are investing heavily in tourism infrastructure as a cornerstone for economic growth, and therefore have become models for future innovation in the travel sector.
Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) + Skift |
The MGM Dubai is finally getting started again, being built by China State at one third of the cost of the competition's Wynn resort in Ras Al Khaimah.
Founded two years ago, Envi Lodges is expecting to open its first property next year and already has hopes to spread all over the globe — if it finds the money.
Luxury travelers are seeking out immersive culinary experiences as an integral part of their journey. As a leading destination in Dubai, Atlantis The Royal is innovating through global gastronomy in its diverse offerings and creative partnerships with world-renowned chefs.
It was a good week in Dubai for Boeing. The U.S. planemaker came home with nearly 300 new commitments for its three main passenger jets: the 737 Max, 777X, and 787. That was roughly four-times the haul of competitor Airbus at the air show. But who’s counting?
IHG will franchise a hotel at The Heart Of Europe, with potential for two more hotels at one of Dubai's best-known on-again-off-again tourism projects.
Emirates awarded Airbus the consolation prize of an order of an additional 15 A350-900 after refusing to purchase the larger variant, the A350-1000, due to engine durability concerns earlier in the week.