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Airlines
As Iran-Israel tensions continue, airlines are proceeding with caution. This is impacting passengers in several different ways.
Bulbul Dhawan | 4 days ago
Tourism
Large-scale conflicts can damage tourism beyond the borders where fighting is occurring. Here's a look at the wider impact of war on tourism throughout the world.
Rashaad Jorden | 5 months ago
A major bank slams the brakes on Middle East travel and events. Others could follow.
Josh Corder | 6 months ago
News Blog
Israel’s tourism ministry is working to assist travelers seeking to depart the country amid its ongoing war with Hamas. The country is in a state of emergency. Travelers can contact Israel’s Home Front Command on WhatsApp or SMS on +972 52 910 4104, said the Israel Ministry of Tourism. They can also receive informational assistance from…
Dawit Habtemariam | 6 months ago
Hotels
Israel's evacuees and stranded travelers poured into many of Brown Hotels' two-dozen properties after the October 7 attacks. The scene was echoed nationwide, with many hotel groups affected.
Sean O'Neill | 6 months ago
Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast examines Israel's tourism shutdown, the end of Airbnb Plus, and Puerto Rico's new marketing campaign.
Rashaad Jorden | 6 months ago
Israel had high hopes for tourism this year, not only as an economic driver, but as peacemaker with the rest of the world. Those hopes have come crashing down with last weekend's Hamas attack.
Josh Corder and Peden Doma Bhutia, Skift | 7 months ago
Israel's tourism minister hopes that his industry could pave the way for normalization with Saudi Arabia. Looking at neighboring Gulf states, it will take more than air routes and visas to shift sentiment.
Josh Corder | 7 months ago