Saudi Arabia News
Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities signs SR145 million contract
The Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA), recently signed contracts worth 145 million Saudi riyals, to establish 4 new provincial museums in Saudi Arabia in Baha, Tabuk, Hail, and Dammam.
Haj pilgrims to Saudi Arabi on swine flu alert
Saudi Arabia’s health authorities are on red alert following the death of four pilgrims from swine flu, and fears this year’s Haj season could provide a breeding ground for the virus. The health minister confirmed that 16 others had so far been diagnosed with the virus and four remain in hospital in “critical condition”.
Interview: Ahmed M Al-Essa, Saudi Arabia Supreme Commission for Tourism & Antiquities
General Director for Licensing & Quality, Supreme Commission for Tourism & Antiquities, Saudi Arabia Arabian Hotel Investors Conference 2009 (AHIC).
Saudi Arabia welcomes the world
As the economic downturn forces the hospitality industry into a holding pattern, the smart money is looking for fresh opportunities in fresh markets. On the supply side, Saudi Arabia is now stating its case as a Kingdom of exciting investment possibilities fit for these turbulent times.After decades tough travel restrictions, the Kingdom has laid out plans to double both its tourism visitors and hotel rooms over the next decade.
Interview: Saudi Tourism at WTTC 2008
Breaking Travel News interviews Abdullah S. Al Jehani, Deputy Secretary General, Supreme Commission for Tourism, Saudi Arabia at WTTC 2008, Dubai.
Saudi Arabia expands aircraft data coverage
In response to ICAO recommendations to enhance the country’s air navigation service, the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) of Saudi Arabia, is to introduce VHF air-to-ground data communication services, over the country’s entire airspace in partnership with SITA.
