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Hotels
Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at Maui's hotel scene, hotel development in China, and Wynn's UAE casino.
Rashaad Jorden | 4 months ago
After all the "will they, won't they?" the Wynn Resorts CEO has reaffirmed that UAE is finally saying, "Deal!" to its very first casino!
Peden Doma Bhutia | 4 months ago
Airlines
Dubai Airport has surpassed pre-pandemic levels during the initial half of 2023. However, its projection for the entire year still falls slightly short of 2019 numbers. Call it "cautious optimism."
Tourism
Amidst spearheading global travel recovery, the Middle East's ambitious tourism goals come across as pragmatic rather than overly ambitious, backed by strategic capacity building efforts
Peden Doma Bhutia | 5 months ago
Abu Dhabi acknowledges that culture serves as a unique and compelling attraction that sets it apart from other destinations, helping the emirate to attract tourists seeking authentic cultural experiences.
Peden Doma Bhutia | 6 months ago
The Skift Travel Health Index continued to point to a full global travel recovery in May 2023. With 14 out of 22 countries having fully recovered and some overtaking pre-pandemic performance, we anticipate the index to soon significantly surpass 2019 levels.
Saniya Zanpure | 6 months ago
The United Arab Emirates' decision to remove the visa ban on Lebanese nationals is a huge win for Lebanon's economy since it's highly dependent on remittances from its citizens working in the UAE.
Maya Gebeily, Reuters | 7 months ago
It's hard to imagine a second island at twice the size, but this is Dubai we're talking about so the imagination has to work overtime.
Reuters | 7 months ago
Ground Transport
Let’s hope that the cross-continental connectivity project isn't just talk. Plus, the day's news from Air India, AHS, Lords, Sarovar, Pride Hotels, and other Indian players.
Amrita Ghosh | 8 months ago
Travel Technology
Travelers have long grumbled about clunky online interfaces for booking travel. Etihad's test of a more conversational style is welcome. It may wake WhatsApp to the possibilities.
Yousef Saba, Reuters | 8 months ago
