Articles tagged “middle east”

Jim Murren, chair of the UAE’s gaming authority, expects to see up to four integrated resorts in the UAE in the coming years.

Oman Air is going all-in on its home market and its digital strategy is paying off faster than expected. But the road to broader transformation still depends on infrastructure and realism about climate goals.

Accor’s Group Deputy CEO Jean-Jacques Morin credits the Middle East’s decisive leadership for fueling hotel development. Morin says AI, loyalty, and live events will help define the company's next phase.

American’s return to Israel comes as more Western carriers are starting to increase flights to the country, citing a better environment more than two years after the Israel-Gaza war broke out.

Middle East travelers are blending faith, family, and digital sophistication to redefine what meaningful, modern travel looks like.

Sports and other live events have become a critical source of tourism as other areas show sluggish growth.

Ras Al Khaimah’s growth depends on drawing steady investment and more visitors, while competing with the bigger pull of Dubai and Abu Dhabi

Despite heightened economic uncertainty and shifting consumer sentiment, the global travel industry showed resilience through the first half of 2025. The Skift Travel Health Index recorded 3% year-on-year growth in global travel performance as of June 2025.

Jordan just had its best six months for tourism since records began, but officials say the country is still being held back by regional tensions. 

The global airline sector is in a growth phase, projected to reach $949 billion by 2026, driven by strong leisure demand and the significant rebound of business travel.