Articles tagged “dubai”

Jumeirah seems to have set its eyes on expansion. Now after Middle East, Europe and Asia, is it ahoy Americas?

The aviation industry in the Middle East has greatly benefited from its strategically important geographical location, that enables airlines to establish easy connections to continents across the globe.

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at Amsterdam’s latest tourism initiative, empty offices for digital nomads, and Dubai’s alcohol tax reprieve.

Although other destinations in the Middle East and North Africa may not consider making more alcohol accessible as a key part of their tourism strategies, they'll surely notice if it helps Dubai boosts visitor numbers.

Dubai's decision to open its doors to sanction-hit Russians has helped the emirate welcome a record number of visitors from the country.

It’s not what you know, but who you know, and by teaming up with Seed Group, which is owned by a member of Dubai's ruling family, startup travel agency BizAway will gain the right kind of introductions to grow its business in the Middle East.

Saudi Arabia and the UAE are competing for what they hope is the top spot in international tourism destinations. The race only gets more luxurious as new projects debut in their hotel pipelines. But will all the speculative building result in a glut of rooms?

As "record aircraft deliveries" make headlines in the Middle East and India market, the current supply chain constraints leave us wondering if the aircraft makers would be able to keep pace with the demand.

The sheer number of hotel openings in the region indicates that the Middle East is making sure that it has enough capacity to accommodate the growing number of tourists.

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at Accor’s earnings, one year of war in Ukraine, and Dubai’s remote work pitch.