Articles tagged “events”

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India’s Boom, Big Banks, and AI: How Our 2023 Megatrends Are Playing Out

From travel marketing's AI-infused reboot to blended travel's entrenchment and the rise of Indian travelers as a force, Skift's 2023 Travel Megatrends are holding up nicely. That's a teaser for Megatrends 2024-style.

Dennis Schaal | 1 week ago

India’s Boom, Big Banks, and AI: How Our 2023 Megatrends Are Playing Out

News Blog

Dubai Events Deal with Severe Thunderstorms and Floods

Intense storms and flash floods in the Middle East city of Dubai this Friday morning have halted its events calendar. Across the country, storms began at around 4am local time, with Dubai Police and other authorities issuing public safety warnings shortly after. The National Centre of Meteorology issued orange and yellow alerts nationwide, cautioning residents…

Josh Corder | 1 month ago

Airlines

Inside Dubai Airport’s Almost $3 Billion Mega Expansion

With an annual passenger volume of just under 90 million, it's no surprise that the primary focus of Dubai International Airport's expansion endeavors is directed towards elevating customer experience.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 4 months ago

Inside Dubai Airport’s Almost $3 Billion Mega Expansion

News Blog

London Marathon Charges International Participants $32 Carbon Fee Tied to Travel

The London Marathon, set to attract 50,000 runners on Sunday, took several steps to lower its carbon footprint, including charging foreign entrants who had to travel to the city a $32 fee (26 pounds) as part of their entry applications. A 2013 photo of Britain's Prince Harry (left) and Richard Branson (right), the CEO of…

Dennis Schaal | 8 months ago

Business Travel

The Race to Win Clients Is Driving Corporate Travel’s Recovery, Says Deloitte

Traveling to visit a single client could soon be a thing of past, Deloitte’s latest corporate travel study suggests. Instead, businesses see conferences and other live events as a much more productive affair, and will prioritize investing in attending them.

Andres Buenahora, Skift | 9 months ago

The Race to Win Clients Is Driving Corporate Travel’s Recovery, Says Deloitte

Business Travel

Offices Find New Ways to Compete With Hotels For Remote Workers

Companies that went hybrid are now being urged to "reuse" their office spaces by renting them out to other remote workers. Here we go again.

Matthew Parsons | 9 months ago

Offices Find New Ways to Compete With Hotels For Remote Workers

Hotels

5 Big Questions Facing Hospitality at Our Future of Lodging Forum

There’s a lot on tap for the hospitality industry in 2023, and at our Future of Lodging Forum we’re going to check in on how some of the industry’s brightest minds are tackling both the opportunities and challenges head-on.

Brian Quinn | 9 months ago

5 Big Questions Facing Hospitality at Our Future of Lodging Forum

Tourism

Events in Abu Dhabi Will No Longer Pay Tourism Tax

In its effort to position itself as a destination for large-scale events and conferences, Abu Dhabi has been investing in world-class venues. And now it's incentivizing event planners even more by scrapping a 10 percent tax.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 9 months ago

Events in Abu Dhabi Will No Longer Pay Tourism Tax

Business Travel

Hotels Envision Group Bookings Will Make Up for Lost Business Trips

Most of the major hotel chains have now reported their fourth-quarter results. Tourists are back in full force, traditional business travelers less so. But fortunately for them all those conferences and big events are keeping their properties filled.

Matthew Parsons | 10 months ago

Hotels Envision Group Bookings Will Make Up for Lost Business Trips

Tourism

Saudi Arabia’s Tourism Boosts Post-Covid Recovery of Real Estate Sector

As countries in the Middle East set ambitious tourism targets for the future, Saudi Arabia is investing in infrastructure to drive numbers, while Dubai is investing in technology to adopt "Smart Gates" at Dubai airport and looking to make air taxis a reality.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 11 months ago

Saudi Arabia’s Tourism Boosts Post-Covid Recovery of Real Estate Sector