14+ hour, 30+ min ago   (127+ words) The Middle East’s recovery remains vulnerable. Renewed travel warnings make a rapid rebound less likely, leaving accommodation providers focused on both rebuilding demand and recovering pricing power. The Skift Travel Health Index stood at 99 in July, down 1% year-on-year. But the…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (198+ words) The Middle East was the world’s second-fastest growing tourism region in 2025 — and then February 28 happened. The Middle East’s travel and tourism sector grew 5.3% in 2025, outpacing the global average of 4.1%, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council’s latest Economic Impact Research…...

5+ mon, 3+ day ago   (202+ words) While most hospitality executives have been in damage-control mode, Kempinski’s CEO envisions an opportunity. With rates held, staff retained, and a development pipeline intact, the company is placing a long-term bet on the Middle East. Luxury hotel group Kempinski is…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (233+ words) The Middle East “ticked all the boxes” for many betrothed couples’ ideal Indian destination wedding. But the Iran War is shifting this valuable business elsewhere. The Iran War has already impacted all travel going through the Middle East, and it's…...

7+ mon, 2+ week ago   (126+ words) Growth may slow down to more modest levels, but the region is becoming a global travel hub for sports, tech, and entertainment. The Middle East leads all regions globally in its recovery from the pandemic, with international arrivals now 39% above…...

10+ mon, 5+ day ago   (79+ words) The MENA region’s tourism success now depends less on attracting visitors and more on empowering locals to see themselves as part of the experience. While overtourism protests spread across parts of Europe, locals in the Middle East and North Africa…...

10+ mon, 1+ week ago   (196+ words) Almosafer wants to prove that it can move AI from buzzword to operating system. With widespread internal adoption and regional momentum, the Middle East’s biggest travel company is setting the standard for how AI can scale across every layer of…...

10+ mon, 1+ week ago   (190+ words) Skift’s return to the Middle East is a sign of where the global travel conversation is headed. From AI to Africa, the kickoff presentation charts a future built on connection, content, and cross-sector collaboration. Opening the fourth edition of Skift…...

10+ mon, 1+ week ago   (188+ words) Marriott CEO Anthony Capuano says the company is fine-tuning its approach to everything from acquisitions to AI to talent development, with Gulf Cooperation Council countries emerging as a testing ground for its evolving tactics. As Middle Eastern countries pour billions…...