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In this video from Skift Global Forum East, Skift shared findings from its recent trend report in partnership with Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism. The report explored the ambitious strategy Dubai has developed to become more livable, agile, and resilient in an effort to support lasting partnerships and sustainable economic and tourism investments.

In a series of on-stage conversations at Skift Global Forum East 2022, Skift took a closer look at how trends from throughout the global travel industry are converging in Dubai, unpacking the city’s unique position in a 21st Century tourism economy.

Skift Take: In this video from Skift Global Forum East 2022, we hear from Muzzammil Ahussain, executive vice president, travel, at Seera Group, about its Almosafer brand’s pivotal role in helping roll out Saudi Arabia’s 2030 travel and tourism initiatives.

In this video from Skift Global Forum East 2022, we hear from Priyanka Lakhani, senior vice president, commercial, at Collinson Group, on how partnerships can help travel providers curate experiences that meet consumers’ post-pandemic preferences.

In this video from Skift Global Forum East 2022, we hear from Nicholas King, group chief development officer of Red Sea Global, about how the company’s newest coastal developments in Saudi Arabia go beyond sustainability into regenerative tourism to meet travelers’ demand for luxurious, yet environmentally-friendly, experiences.

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As sustainability becomes increasingly vital in the world of meetings and events, planners and destination marketing organizations must adopt a strategic approach to improving their practices. Trends indicate that this work will become more important than ever in 2023.

In this video from Skift Global Forum East 2022, we hear from Jens Munch, co-founder and CEO of Pace Revenue, on why it’s so hard for travel companies to make the right dynamic pricing decisions and how artificial intelligence can eliminate those problems.

In this video from Skift Global Forum East 2022, we hear from Annette Gibbons-Warren, cultural planning director, Royal Commission for AlUla, and Melanie de Souza, the company’s executive director of destination marketing, about Saudi Arabia’s ambitious international arts and culture capital of the future.

In this video from Skift Global Forum East 2022, we hear from Chris Hartley, CEO of Global Hotel Alliance, on how independent properties can lower costs, unlock bigger revenue opportunities, and compete in an environment where big brands and online travel agencies rule the world.

Now that pandemic-era travel restrictions have been lifted, Abu Dhabi is positioning itself to compete on a larger scale globally. The new “Experience Abu Dhabi: Find Your Pace” campaign seeks to capitalize on growing travel demand by spotlighting the unique and diverse experiences the destination offers.

Hotels are investing heavily in guest-facing technology as consumers demand convenience, personalization, and frictionless experiences. A new handbook from LG Hospitality Solutions includes case studies, product solutions, and creative ideas to show how high-performing TV displays can enhance hotel efficiency and elevate the guest experience.