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Saudi Arabia on track to meet visitor ambitions
Saudi Arabia remains on track to reach its ambitious target of welcoming 100 million guests annually by 2030, according to the chief executive of the Saudi Tourism Authority.
Saudi Arabia reiterates call for foreign investment in hospitality sector
Khalid Al-Falih, minister of investment for the country, told attendees at the Future Hospitality Summit that the tourism sector in Saudi was poised for sustained growth.
Designs unveiled for Sharaan by Jean Nouvel at Alula
Located deep within the Sharaan nature reserve, the designs draw on the nearby Nabataean wonders of Hegra, the first UNESCO World Heritage Site in Saudi Arabia.
Red Sea Development to drive tourism in Saudi Arabia
John Pagano, chief executive of the Red Sea Development Company, has argued tourism has a vital part to play in the future of Saudi Arabia during the Future Hospitality Summit in Riyadh.
United States cruise sector could return by December
Carnival chief executive, Arnold Donald, has said the cruise sector could return to the United States in as little as 30 days should the Centres for Disease Control & Prevention lift a ‘no sail’ order.
Sorenson sees bright future for tourism in post-Covid-19 world
Arne Sorenson, chief executive of Marriott International, has delivered a rousing performance in support of the tourism sector during the Future Hospitality Conference in Saudi Arabia.
IATA urges government focus on testing to replace quarantine
International Air Transport Association chief, Alexandre de Juniac, has argued governments should move away from quarantine and toward pre-flight testing in the battle to contain Covid-19.
International coordination could see tourism recover by 2022, WTTC argues
World Travel & Tourism Council chief executive, Gloria Guevara, has said global tourism can recover from the Covid-19 pandemic by early 2022 if governments work together
Saudi tourism minister welcomes world to Future Hospitality Summit
Tourism in Saudi Arabia has a bright future, despite the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, delegates at the new Future Hospitality Summit have been told.
Saudi Arabia prepares for Future Hospitality Summit
The travel community is gearing up for Future Hospitality Summit, a hybrid virtual conference developed to explore big ideas and tackle the challenges facing the hospitality industry.
Central America Virtual European Roadshow to launch next week
The new online show will feature over 40 operators from Belize, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua and will showcase a variety of product for travel in 2021.
Technological solutions to Covid-19 to be examined at Future Hospitality Summit
One of the most eagerly anticipated sessions at the Future Hospitality Summit will look at new technology that could allow the world to travel again.