Travelers put off holiday trips to Middle East as Israel-Hamas war rages

Savoring Success with Taste Nova Scotia Culinary Ambassador Amy Savoury | SaltWireNEW YORK/LONDON - Travelers are canceling or postponing planned vacations to the Middle East and North Africa due to fears of the Israel-Hamas conflict worsening, and as touring companies have also altered itineraries and canceled flights.

"We are seeing clients cancel cruises like an Egypt Nile river cruise as far out as December 2024 due to concerns with the war," said Todd Elliott, CEO of Orlando, Florida-based Cruise Vacation Outlet, a travel agency. German airline Group Lufthansa said on Thursday their Middle East bookings have not been affected by the war, with only an initial dip when the conflict started.Hotel operator Marriott International said demand has softened and it has started to see some cancellations for its 27 hotels in Lebanon, Jordan, and Egypt, the company's chief finance officer Kathleen Oberg said on an earnings call.

Spanish travel agency Essentialist said it has canceled 75% of trips to the extended Middle East and Northeast Africa region.

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