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Skift Global Forum East Heads to Abu Dhabi With a Bold Look at Travel's Power Shift
Skift Global Forum East Heads to Abu Dhabi With a Bold Look at Travel's Power Shift

Skift

time09-07-2025

  • Business
  • Skift

Skift Global Forum East Heads to Abu Dhabi With a Bold Look at Travel's Power Shift

As travel's tectonic plates shift, Skift Global Forum East returns to spotlight the industry's future - and the forces redefining its center of gravity. This October, Abu Dhabi takes the stage. Skift Global Forum East is back - and this year, it lands in Abu Dhabi. On October 29-30, 2025, the Middle East's most essential travel conference convenes at the St. Regis Abu Dhabi to explore how global power in travel is tilting toward the East - and what it means for the decade ahead. As technology evolves, traveler behavior shifts, and geopolitical alignments realign, the region is emerging not just as a destination, but as a global travel architect. This year's Forum will bring together CEOs, policymakers, creators, and community leaders to unpack how travel's future is being built - right now. Spotlight on the Future Skift Global Forum East will dig into the forces shaping the next chapter of travel through a future-forward lens. From AI deployments and air infrastructure to luxury transformation and cultural experiences, the program will trace how today's decisions are paving the way to 2030 and beyond. Key themes include: Growth and Agility Across the Region With shifting traveler flows and new demand drivers, destinations across the Gulf and Asia are retooling their strategies and infrastructure - often at record speed. Luxury, Redefined Today's luxury isn't just about opulence. It's about meaning, identity, and hyper-personalization. We'll explore how high-end travel is being reshaped by new consumer mindsets and regional innovations. Aviation's Expanding Horizon From next-gen fleets to mega-airport investments, the region's carriers are staking their claim as global connectors - even as disruption and capacity constraints reshape the skies. The Rise of Experience-Led Travel Whether it's mega-events, immersive design, or content creators shaping itineraries, experiences are becoming the heart of travel storytelling - and the key to destination loyalty. AI in Action No longer hype, artificial intelligence is transforming everything from operations to personalization. But what does real-world implementation actually look like today? Live Tourism's Soft Power Sporting events, entertainment, and film tourism aren't just moments - they're national brand builders. We'll examine their growing role in demand generation and diplomacy. Community and Culture at the Core As growth accelerates, so does the question: how can tourism create lasting value for local communities, safeguard heritage, and ensure inclusive development? The Eastward Shift As Asia and the Gulf increasingly set the pace for global travel, what does it mean for strategy, capital flows, and competitive positioning across the industry? Where Global Meets Regional Ambition Skift Global Forum East will feature high-impact CEO interviews, deep-dive market sessions, and candid conversations with the people shaping travel's trajectory. It's where global perspectives meet regional dynamism - and where new alliances are forged. Whether you're a travel executive, policy leader, or investor, this is where the industry's most consequential conversations happen. October 29-30, 2025 St. Regis Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Stay tuned for speaker announcements and agenda details - and join us as we map the future of global travel from the heart of where it's happening. Get Your Super Early Bird Ticket by Aug 7 Limited release, pricing increases as tiers sell out. Full Price Tickets: $895. 1 Person Solo Ticket $595 REGISTER Now 2-6 People Group Ticket From $545 REGISTER Now

Don't use religion for political gain, king tells community leaders
Don't use religion for political gain, king tells community leaders

Free Malaysia Today

time27-06-2025

  • Politics
  • Free Malaysia Today

Don't use religion for political gain, king tells community leaders

Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim said Islam should serve as a foundation for national governance. (Bernama pic) KUALA LUMPUR : Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim today issued a stern reminder to community leaders not to use Islam as a political tool for personal interests. Sultan Ibrahim said Islam should instead serve as a foundation for national governance, based on values, justice and compassion, in line with the principles of shariah, which he said encompass all aspects of life. 'I would like to remind community leaders not to politicise Islam for personal gain. Instead, they should Islamise politics for the good of the nation. 'Islam is a complete and perfect religion that covers every aspect of life. Therefore, no party should exploit religion for their political interests, spread slander, or incite hatred, which in the end will divide society,' he said. Sultan Ibrahim said this in his address at the national-level Maal Hijrah 1447H/2025M celebration at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre here. Sultan Ibrahim also said that platforms for dakwah (Islamic preaching) and religious teaching should not be used to promote political agendas, but should remain spaces to strengthen unity and cohesion among the ummah. He said all parties must respect the Federal Constitution and not spark hostility in the name of race or religion, which could jeopardise national peace. 'The strong unity we enjoy in this country stems from the Federal Constitution, which outlines the values of togetherness, power equity, responsibility, and consensus. 'Let us together safeguard the sanctity of Islam and foster harmonious unity among the ummah, for Islam is a religion of brotherhood and peace,' Sultan Ibrahim said. He also said that the administration of the country must be guided by Islamic shariah, and not be influenced by secular or liberal ideologies.

Community Roundtable in Arizona Exposes Real-Life Consequences of Losing Health Premium Federal Tax Credits
Community Roundtable in Arizona Exposes Real-Life Consequences of Losing Health Premium Federal Tax Credits

Yahoo

time17-06-2025

  • Health
  • Yahoo

Community Roundtable in Arizona Exposes Real-Life Consequences of Losing Health Premium Federal Tax Credits

TUCSON, Ariz., June 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- UnidosUS, the nation's largest Latino civil rights and advocacy organization, launched a campaign to protect the federal Enhanced Premium Tax Credits (EPTCs), which are set to expire at the end of this year, and hosted a roundtable to encourage attendees to help expand the campaign's reach. As part of the initiative, community members were invited to sign a petition at to show their support for keeping health insurance affordable. Speakers urged participants to share the petition within their networks, highlighting that every signature helps elevate the voices of Arizonans who rely on these federal tax credits to access essential care and maintain financial stability. During the event, held at the Community Foundation Campus in Tucson, panelists discussed how the elimination of these federal tax subsidies could affect more than 300,000 people in Arizona — including thousands of Latino families — who currently rely on the EPTCs to keep their health coverage affordable through The roundtable brought together community leaders, public health experts and local government representatives and more than 40 attendees to discuss the potential consequences of the expiration of Enhanced Premium Tax Credits (EPTCs) in Arizona. "The conversations at today's roundtable made one thing clear: the potential elimination of these health tax credits is an alarming threat to 300,000 Arizonans," stated Carmen Feliciano, Vice President of Policy and Advocacy at UnidosUS. "For a family earning around $30,000 a year, the estimated annual premiums could increase between $3,000 and $4,000, and this could put health coverage out of reach for working families across the state. That's a crisis we can't afford to ignore." "This isn't about politics— it's about people's lives," added Monica Sandschafer, Arizona State Director, Mi Familia en Acción. "These tax credits have helped working families stay healthy, afford their medications and get the care they need without falling into financial hardship." "The success of this event — and the strong response to the petition — shows that Arizona's communities are coming together with urgency and determination to protect access to affordable health care," said Enrique Davis-Mazlum, Arizona State Director of Policy and Advocacy at UnidosUS. "This is just the first step in a long-term strategy to ensure our communities don't lose critical protections." This dialogue is part of UnidosUS's 2025 strategy to protect and expand health and economic security for working families, including Latino communities. In Arizona and across the country, the organization will continue creating spaces for conversation and action — ensuring that public policies reflect the realities and needs of the people who rely on them most. View original content: SOURCE Unidos US

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