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Airlines

Saudia’s Retro Rebrand

As Saudi Arabia opens up to tourism, its national carrier prepares for its role of bringing visitors from around the globe to Saudi Arabia.

Ajay Awtaney, Skift | 2 days ago

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Luxury

Skift Global Forum East Video: Taking Regenerative Tourism from Concept to Reality

In this video from the Skift Global Forum East 2023, Tracy Lanza from Red Sea Global highlights how ambitious tourism development can blend luxury with regenerative practices, showcasing the potential for large-scale developments to not only coexist with but actively improve environments.

Red Sea Global + Skift | 2 weeks ago

Airlines

Iran and Saudi Arabia to Discuss Resuming Regular Direct Flights

Relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia have been strained in recent years, so regularly scheduled direct flights between the two countries would be a colossal step in further establishing ties.

Reuters | 3 weeks ago

Tourism

Middle East Tourism’s Fading Momentum

Today's podcast looks at the strength and weaknesses of Middle East's tourism sector, how travel companies are using artificial intelligence, and some fresh funding for travel startup Klook.

Sean O'Neill | 3 weeks ago

Tourism

Middle East Led World in Tourism Recovery Before Israel-Gaza War: 7 Facts

International tourist arrivals through September were 20% above pre-pandemic levels - no other region had fully recovered.

Dawit Habtemariam | 3 weeks ago

News Blog

Middle East Tourism Surpassed Pre-Pandemic Levels Before Israel-Hamas War

The Middle East exceeded its pre-pandemic international tourist arrival numbers by over 20% through September this year, according to the UN World Tourism Organization's latest data. That's before the Israel-Hamas conflict started in early October. UNWTO accredited the Middle East's performance to new visa facilitation measures, the development of new destinations, new tourism-related projects and…

Dawit Habtemariam | 4 weeks ago

Tourism

Turkey Tourism Bookings Start to Go ‘Quiet’

Even though Turkey is geographically far from the Israel-Hamas conflict, its tourism sector is not immune to its consequences.

Dawit Habtemariam | 1 month ago

Airlines

Dubai Airshow: Tracking the Biggest Aircraft Buyers

The most important airshow in the Middle East will see airlines from the UAE and Saudi Arabia trying to grab the best aircraft delivery slots for their growth plans. Airlines from India will also be there to do business.

Ajay Awtaney, Skift | 2 months ago