Big Business Bet: Taj’s GCC playbook amid West Asia conflict
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Sep 20, 2026, 13:20 IST | Updated: Sep 20, 2026, 13:20 IST
Dubai remains one of the world’s leading tourism and business hubs — but West Asia’s geopolitical tensions have brought new challenges for travel, aviation and hospitality. So, how is Dubai’s hotel industry navigating changing travel patterns, higher operating costs and supply-chain pressures?
In this edition of WION’s Big Business Bet, WION breaks it down with Saurabh Tiwari, Vice President – West Asia, Maldives & Sri Lanka at IHCL
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