Tag: Iran
News Update: The Biggest Stories This Week
From new hotel openings to rising tensions in the Middle East, the global events industry is a mixed bag of good news and bad.
Event Disruptions Rise Amid Middle East Conflict
Unrest in the Middle East has led to MICE meeting pivots and cancellations as planners work to keep events on track.
Industry News Update: The Biggest Stories This Week
Another week of high-impact news is shaping the industry. From government shutdown delays to Middle East conflicts, global events are reshaping how the industry responds.
Iran Conflict Costing Tourism $600M a Day, Says WTTC
The WTTC says the conflict in Iran is costing travel and tourism in the Middle East $600M per day as key cities put gains on hold.
[UPDATED] U.S. Department of State Issues Worldwide Travel Caution
The advisory cites a heightened risk of retaliatory violence and potential terrorist attacks targeting U.S. citizens. The State advises Americans worldwide to exercise increased caution.
[UPDATE] Qatar Reopens Airspace After Iran Target on U.S. Military Base
Airlines grounded or rerouted flights across the Middle East after Iran launched missiles at the U.S.-operated base in Qatar.
No-Fly Zones Cause Problems for Airlines
Conflict on the ground has caused problems in the air as airlines grapple with no-fly zones that cost time, money and safety.
Iran, Israel, Gaza Conflicts Prompt New Travel Warnings, Flight Cancellations
The ongoing war in Gaza and Iran’s barrage of missiles and drones into Israel this week have disrupted travel to the Middle East.
COVID-19 Entry Strategy Adjusted
The United States government has stopped limiting international arrivals from certain countries to 15 airports and is funneling them through enhanced screening as it adjusts its COVID-19 entry strategy.
