A Packed Agenda at Skift Global Forum East in Dubai

When I booked a sleeper car for my 16-hour Amtrak ride, I could choose a roomette, bedroom, bedroom suite, or accessible bedroom. I went with the roomette, which was the smallest sleeping accommodation, so I assumed I wouldn't have much space for luggage.

India is firmly in the sights of a rapidly expanding Saudi low-cost airline. Flyadeal has ambitious plans to more than double the size of its fleet during the next four years. This will see it transform from a largely domestic airline to one with much greater international connectivity.

AirAsia co-founder Tony Fernandes is one of the best-known leaders in the airline industry. He’s also one of its most outspoken. Addressing the Skift Global Forum East in Dubai on Wednesday, he described sustainable aviation fuel as “stupid” and said he has no regrets about exiting the Indian market.

Hilton plans to create about 35,000 new jobs across the Middle East as the travel giant launches an ambitious regional expansion that will double its portfolio with 130 new hotels and resorts.

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The Grand Hyatt brand, which already boasts a worldwide portfolio of luxury properties, is continuing to expand its global footprint with new hotels in the most sought-after destinations among guests, World of Hyatt members, customers and owners. Starting with the most immediate openings of Grand Hyatt Deer Valley, Grand Hyatt Barcelona and Grand Hyatt Kuwait Residences, the brand has unveiled some details of the 10-plus new Grand Hyatt hotels with planned openings around the world through 2027.   

The third edition of Skift Global Forum East begins in Dubai tomorrow evening. As Skift’s work in the region becomes more extensive with every passing year, I wanted to write out my observations on the main challenges I see the region’s industry has to overcome.

The third annual Skift Global Forum East will bring several travel executives to Dubai this week to discuss the state of the industry in the region. What are the major trends in the Middle East’s travel industry?

Packing for a Florida escape means adhering to a polished warm-weather dress code. At Beach Club, a hotel within The Boca Raton resort that just completed a $120 million renovation, this means curating a travel wardrobe that looks as at home in the water as it does on a yacht. Dress in shades of soft sand and palm green for the scene at the Harborside Pool Club, where butlers deliver pitchers of rum punch to private cabanas; come sundown, glam things up with a flash of gold or pearls. You'll feel right at home in guest rooms that have been reborn with teal and coral-colored velvet accents—the same classic, refined image of Florida that The Boca Raton helped invent when it opened nearly a century ago. Below, our curated list of vibrant and chic packing essentials for a trip to The Boca Raton. Colorful two-piece sets, embroidered linen tops, and timeless accessories are all included.

Traveling around the Galápagos Islands is a straight-forward affair: All you have to do is show up with the right gear, and the islands (and their precious animal inhabitants) will put on the best show you’ve ever seen. This should be simple. Surely, if the 100-year-old giant tortoises can stay calm and strike a pose while a dozen teary-eyed tourists gawk at them from six feet away, you can pack the right kind of socks.

Leaders from across the aviation sector gathered in Dallas this week at the Skift Aviation Forum to share their thoughts on industry trends and developments. Here are some key themes that emerged from the discussions:

Viceroy, a chain of luxury hotels and branded residential developments around the world, is debuting a new look this week.