Saudi Arabia Tourism News
ATM 2018: Saudi tourism set to outpace regional champions
Recent reforms in Saudi Arabia, not to mention widespread investment in the kingdom’s burgeoning tourism industry, will drive growth in the hospitality market of 13.5 per cent compound annual growth rate, according to a new report. That is higher than the established markets in the UAE (10.1 per cent) and Oman (11.8 per cent).
Crown prince Mohammad bin Salman Al-Saud reveals plans for new future proofed city in Saudi Arabia
Prince Mohammad bin Salman Al-Saud, crown prince, deputy prime minister, chairman of the Council of Economic & Development Affairs and chairman of the Public Investment Fund, took the stage at the Future Investment Initiative today to launch a ground-breaking new initiative that will establish a new urban ecosystem stretching 21,500 sq. km along the north west Red Sea coast of the Kingdom.
Saudi crown prince prepares for Future Investment Initiative
The Future Investment Initiative will be open in Saudi Arabia, Riyadh later. The event will officially be hosted by the Saudi Public Investment Fund, with its chairman, prince Mohammad bin Salman Al-Saud, formally opening the event.
Four Seasons expands in Saudi Arabia with Mecca property
Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts and Jabal Omar Development Company, a leading developer in the Middle East, have announced plans for a new hotel in the holy city of Mecca. The property will form part of the Jabal Omar integrated real estate development.
Millennium Hotels signs for two landmark hotels in Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Millennium Hotels & Resorts, Middle East and Africa is continuing with its successful expansion strategy across Saudi Arabia by announcing the takeover of two landmark hotels in the city of Makkah.
Saudi Arabia unveils plans for The Red Sea development
His royal highness Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, crown prince and deputy prime minister of Saudi Arabia, and chairman of the Public Investment Fund, has announced the launch of an international tourism project called The Red Sea.
Saudi Arabia unveils ambitious The Red Sea development project
His royal highness Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, crown prince and deputy prime minister of Saudi Arabia, and chairman of the Public Investment Fund, has announced the launch of an international tourism project called The Red Sea.
Jaan Albrecht, chief executive, Saudi Arabian Airlines
Breaking Travel News talks to Jaan Albrecht, the newly appointed chief executive of Saudi Arabian Airlines, about his ambitious plans to grow the carrier. Also on the agenda is the significance of aviation to the Saudi Arabia Vision 2030 – the plan to diversify the economy about from oil and expand the tourism sector.
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts plans new hotel in Saudi Arabia
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has entered into a management agreement with Karan Gulf Services, for a new hotel within Saudi Arabia’s Wa’ad Al Shamal industrial city.
Qatar Airways expands Saudi Arabia flight options
Qatar Airways will start services to Yanbu in Saudi Arabia on May 9th, with flights to Tabuk following on June 19th. The airline will offer three-weekly flights to each destination.
Saudia adds Riyadh departures to Manchester schedule
Saudia has announced a twice weekly service from Manchester Airport to Riyadh. Launching on June 23rd, the service complements the current offer of five flights a week to Jeddah. Passengers can now fly direct to Saudi Arabia seven days a week.
Radisson Blu Residence opens in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
The Rezidor Hotel Group is introducing its first residence property in Dhahran, bringing the brand to Saudi Arabia for the first time. With 92 stylish and sophisticated apartments, a restaurant and a gym, guests will find everything they need to feel at home at the Radisson Blu Residence, Dhahran.