Articles tagged “middle east”

If being paid $100,000 for two months is not reason enough, American actor Kevin Hart lists out the reasons why he thinks being hired as Yas Island's ambassador is the "best job in the world."

Hilton CEO Christopher Nassetta praised the Middle East for its commitment to boosting tourism, and he explained at the recent Skift Global Forum East why public-private partnerships are critical in improving tourism infrastructure.

The World Cup gave Qatar the opportunity to show the world its possibilities as a tourist destination. Once the World Cup is over, global public attention will scatter and memories will fade. Officials say they'll be happy as a vibrant stopover destination.

If and when outbound Chinese travelers return, they will be a post-pandemic version of their former selves with altered likes and dislikes. Old-school marketing may fall flat.

Human capital is the main driver of the travel and hospitality industry and there needs to be a strategy to attract and train the right talent. Sometimes being greener than your competitors is the edge.

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at Hilton’s luxury preference, Celebrity Cruises’ metaverse marketing, and collaboration in the Middle East.

Even as global hotel development may have slowed down due to serious risks looming over the economy, the hospitality sector's development of Gulf nations remains robust. The nations realize offering choice is essential for people to visit a destination.

There are great lessons to be learned from the growth of Dubai and we want you front and center as industry leaders share their view on the big opportunities and challenges ahead at our inaugural forum in the region.

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at Increased region tourism in the Middle East, Hilton Grand Vacations’ grand plan, and Yosemite’s overtourism strategy.

The latest data underlines the strength of the travel recovery in the Middle East, thanks in large part to the FIFA World Cup. What next after the World Cup is the million-dollar question here.