Budget carrier IndiGo on Friday reported a loss of INR 9.9 billion ($118 million) in the most recent quarter – a reversal after seven straight profitable reports for India’s largest airline.
26.10.2024 - 14:49 / skift.com / Rafat Ali / Josh Corder
Skift Global Forum East returns to Dubai next month — a chance for professionals in travel to meet, network, and, most importantly, find out what’s really going on.
As a journalist who lives and was born in the United Arab Emirates, I know the Middle East has no shortage of tourism success stories, but reporting on them can be challenging as the same narratives get repeated. That won’t happen at our event.
Bringing together some of the region’s most powerful leaders, Skift doesn’t just give speakers a podium to pitch their brands – we use their expertise to find out what is next in travel.
Here are five burning questions I have for our array of speakers.
By now, everyone knows the travel behemoth that is Dubai: With a world-class airline in Emirates, more luxury hotels than just about any other city, and a tourism authority fixated on bleeding-edge innovation.
What we want to know is, what’s next? Where does Dubai go from here? Issam Kazim, CEO of Dubai Tourism will be on stage with Skift CEO and founder Rafat Ali to discuss the evolution of Dubai and how it can stay on top while the world around it is changing so rapidly.
Luxurious bedsheets and large swimming pools don’t cut it anymore. The highest-spending travelers want something more, and the Middle East is waking up to that, offering cooler, trendier five-star stays.
Mark Hoplamazian CEO and president of Hyatt will speak to this – as his group is currently on a luxury and leisure bull run in the Middle East with development deals being signed across Saudi and the wider region seemingly every month.
Dillip Rajakarier CEO at Minor Hotels and Group CEO of Minor International is also set to speak about the future of his group towards becoming a leader in luxury, and exactly what that will look like.
A joke among those living in Dubai is that Dubai is one of the best cities in India, the point being that the relationship between the two destinations is so strong that it might as well be.
India has long been Dubai’s largest market for tourism, and neighbor states like Saudi Arabia and Qatar have been making ground in capturing more Indian business as well.
Aloke Singh, CEO of Air India Express will discuss the journey to becoming a leading carrier in the rapidly expanding Indian travel market, along with his insights on the key challenges and opportunities for attracting Indian tourists in the future.
Party hotels, Formula 1 tracks, an Abu Dhabi Sphere. The entertainment sector in the UAE and surrounding region is transforming at a rapid pace. It is without question one of the hottest trends in travel, but one that is seldom spoken about in this part of the world.
Skift is looking to change that with its “How Entertainment is Driving
Budget carrier IndiGo on Friday reported a loss of INR 9.9 billion ($118 million) in the most recent quarter – a reversal after seven straight profitable reports for India’s largest airline.
Several prominent airlines have recently made significant investments in premium cabins and products. Airlines Editor Gordon Smith discussed that trend and his recent in-depth look at airlines that are quiet quitting China in this episode of the Skift Travel Podcast with Head of Research Seth Borko.
Get ready for an inspiring journey at the Skift Aviation Forum in Dallas on November 12, 2024. This event gathers industry leaders and visionaries to illuminate the latest trends and transformative developments shaping the future of aviation.
France has announced it will extend internal border controls until April next year.
This November 19-20, Skift Global Forum East, hosted by Dubai, will return to welcome several hundred leaders and some of the brightest minds from across hospitality, tourism, technology, and aviation to discuss and connect over the future of the global travel industry.
With only a few weeks to go until Skift Aviation Forum, over 80 companies already plan to attend on November 12 in Dallas. This includes a cohort of names in and around the aviation industry including British Airways, Delta Air Lines, Denver International Airport, Emirates, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Int’l Airport, Honeywell, and Qantas just to name a few – with many others joining every day.
Last week, the travel industry was abuzz after a Financial Times report reported that Uber may be exploring an acquisition of Expedia. While nothing has been confirmed, the speculation alone is enough to stir up significant debate. If this deal materializes, it could mark one of the biggest transformations in travel services in years.
The Skift Aviation Forum is shaping up to be the industry event of the year. On November 12, we’ll be joined in Dallas by an all-star list of CEOs, company presidents, and other top-level players.
The Sphere, which illuminates Las Vegas’ skyline and has enthralled Sin City guests, will open a second attraction in Abu Dhabi.
Skift Aviation Forum is right around the corner, happening next month on November 12. Every moment at the Forum is designed to provide you with insights, connections, and actionable strategies that can elevate your role in the aviation industry.
Family travel is the largest segment of U.S. leisure travel, according to a new Skift Research report on U.S. travel trends. The report’s lead author, Senior Research Analyst Varsha Arora, discussed her findings with Editor-in-Chief Sarah Kopit and Head of Research Seth Borko in this episode of the Skift Travel Podcast.
A report in the Financial Times Wednesday that Uber was exploring a purchase of Expedia has everyone in the travel industry talking. If Uber were to acquire Expedia Group, it would be the biggest shakeup the travel industry has seen in years.