Saudi Arabia Tourism News
Café Bateel launches refreshed summer menu
All the ingredients in the Café Bateel summer menu are sourced from suppliers from the Med and beyond, with an emphasis on selecting organic produce and farms that put sustainability first.
Scenic Eclipse to sail from Saudi Arabia
Selected sailings from October to December will be open to international guests to experience the rich Saudi heritage, stunning landscapes and warm and welcoming hospitality.
MSC Bellissima to sail Red Sea cruises this summer
MSC Cruises has confirmed MSC Bellissima will sail 21 Red Sea voyages from Jeddah, the commercial hub of Saudi Arabia, between the end of July and late October.
Saudi Arabia tourism signs Oracle partnership
Oracle has announced that the Saudi Arabia Tourism Development Fund has completed a major Oracle Cloud implementation. The technology is designed to support investment in the local tourism sector.
InterContinental Riyadh King Fahed Road to debut in 2025
The property forms part of a master development agreement with Riva Development Company, via its wholly owned subsidiary Riva Hospitality for Hotel Services Company.
Saudi to limit UAE travel over Delta variant concerns
Saudi Arabia will restrict travel to and entry from Ethiopia, the UAE, Vietnam and Afghanistan officials have confirmed. The move comes in response to concerns over the Delta variant of Covid-19.
BTN interview: Haitham Mattar, managing director, India, Middle East & Africa, IHG Hotels & Resorts
As IHG Hotels & Resorts signs a major partnership in Saudi Arabia, Breaking Travel News speaks to Haitham Mattar, managing director in India, Middle East and Africa for the hospitality giant, about what it means for the future of the company in the Middle East
UNWTO opens regional office in Saudi Arabia
At a ceremony in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, UNWTO secretary general, Zurab Pololikashvili, was joined by Saudi minister of tourism, Ahmed Al Khateeb, to officially open the office.
Guevara joins Saudi ministry of tourism
The Saudi Arabia ministry of tourism has announced the appointment of Gloria Guevara to the position of chief special advisor to Ahmed Al Khateeb, the minister of tourism.
IHG Hotels signs for seven new Saudi properties
IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of a master development agreement with RIVA Development Company via its wholly owned subsidiary RIVA Hospitality for Hotel Services Company.
Abdullah Al Zahrani, head of brand and marketing, the Red Sea Development Company
Breaking Travel News chats with Abdullah Al Zahrani, head of brand and marketing at the Red Sea Development Company, to get an update on developments on the megaproject taking shape on the coast of Saudi Arabia.
Jerry Inzerillo, chief executive, Diriyah Gate Development Authority
Breaking Travel News chats Jerry Inzerillo, chief executive of Diriyah Gate Development Authority, during Arabian Travel Market. He tells us how one of the giga-projects that make up Vision 2030 will contribute to shifting the focus of the Saudi Arabian economy from oil to other sectors – including tourism.