Saudi Arabia Tourism News

Rima Tariq Al-Mukhtar, destination marketing manager, Jabal Omar
Breaking Travel News chats with Rima Tariq Al-Mukhtar, destination marketing manager of Jabal Omar, to discover more about the luxury development currently under construction in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia unveils plans for Amaala ultra-luxury resort
The Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia has announced the launch of Amaala, a project designed to become an uber-luxury destination on the north-western coast of the country.

Board selected for Saudi Red Sea Project
The Red Sea Development Company has announced its international advisory board of twelve world-leaders in business, tourism, environmental sustainability and conservation.

Saudia Cargo signs deal for new facility at King Abdulaziz International Airport
Saudia Cargo has signed agreements with three major companies to construct a new cargo handling facility at King Abdulaziz International Airport.

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.