Articles tagged “middle east”

Airlines

Emirates’ Chief on Dubai Flash Flood: ‘Our Response Was Far From Perfect’

The Emirates President's honest assessment of the situation after Tuesday's record rainfall in Dubai indicates that the airline is determined to be better prepared for similar events in the future.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 days ago

Emirates’ Chief on Dubai Flash Flood: ‘Our Response Was Far From Perfect’

Airlines

India Advises Airlines to Assess Risks Before Flying International – India Report

As Iran-Israel tensions continue, airlines are proceeding with caution. This is impacting passengers in several different ways.

Bulbul Dhawan | 4 days ago

India Advises Airlines to Assess Risks Before Flying International – India Report
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Hotels

How Marriott and IHG Will Grow in Europe

Today's podcast looks at hotel expansion in Europe, cautious flight plans in the Middle East, and Accor’s India ambitions.

Rashaad Jorden | 6 days ago

How Marriott and IHG Will Grow in Europe

Airlines

Airlines Extend Middle East Route Diversions and Cancellations

The new week brings a relative stabilization after a tense weekend, however many airlines are still avoiding parts of the region.

Gordon Smith | 7 days ago

Airlines Extend Middle East Route Diversions and Cancellations

Airlines

Lufthansa Takes €350 Million Hit From Strike, Slashes Yearly Forecast

The German airline group has warned that increasing tension in the Middle East could also affect its bottom line.

Meghna Maharishi | 7 days ago

Lufthansa Takes €350 Million Hit From Strike, Slashes Yearly Forecast

Airlines

Why Has Lufthansa Canceled Flights to Iran But Austrian Airlines Keeps Flying?

The cancellations come as U.S. intelligence reports suggest an attack on Israeli assets by Iran or its proxies could be imminent.

Gordon Smith | 2 weeks ago

Why Has Lufthansa Canceled Flights to Iran But Austrian Airlines Keeps Flying?

Tourism

Saudi Tourism CEO: Lionel Messi Ad Campaign Targets Traveler ‘Preconceptions’

Saudi Arabia is trying to change the negative perceptions held by some international tourists.

Dawit Habtemariam | 1 month ago

Saudi Tourism CEO: Lionel Messi Ad Campaign Targets Traveler ‘Preconceptions’

Tourism

Chinese Travel to Middle East Bounces Back to Pre-Pandemic Levels

Chinese travelers are set to takeoff. But before booking, they're double-checking that visa policies are relaxed enough.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 months ago

Chinese Travel to Middle East Bounces Back to Pre-Pandemic Levels

Hotels

Jumeirah Group’s Leadership Vacuum: 3 CEOs in 8 Years

Despite being located in the global center of luxury hospitality, Jumeirah has struggled somewhat to grow its footprint.

Josh Corder | 2 months ago

Jumeirah Group’s Leadership Vacuum: 3 CEOs in 8 Years

Hotels

Jumeirah CEO Katerina Giannouka Leaves the Hotel Group

Katerina Giannouka leaves her post as CEO after a little over a year.

Josh Corder | 2 months ago

Jumeirah CEO Katerina Giannouka Leaves the Hotel Group