Saudi Arabia Tourism News
MSC Cruises to offer Saudi sailings this winter
Fawaz Farooqui, managing director of Cruise Saudi, and Pierfrancesco Vago, executive chairman of MSC Cruises, signed a framework agreement in the Saudi capital city Riyadh.
Breaking Travel News interview: Bartlomiej Mart, general manager at Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh
Bartlomiej Mart, general manager at Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh tells Breaking Travel News how he has reshaped operations in response to the Covid-19 pandemic
Saudi Arabia confirmed as partner country for ITB India
As the official partner country of ITB India, the Saudi Tourism Authority will showcase an array of current tourism offerings and destination highlights as well as the exciting new developments.
Marriott signs with Al Saedan for three Saudi properties
The multi-project agreement includes the country and territory’s first Renaissance Hotel, the world’s largest Aloft Hotel and a Courtyard by Marriott in the Holy City of Makkah.
Red Sea Development Company signs Source partnership
Source water is produced using solar technology that draws pure water vapor out of the air and converts it to drinking water. Water harvesting and bottling will generate zero carbon.
Alula Old Town reopens to guests in Saudi Arabia
Alula Old Town has welcomed its first visitors back after a three-year hiatus for extensive restoration and conservation in sections of tightly packed stone and mudbrick buildings.
Saudi Tourism Authority opens UK offices
The Saudi Tourism Authority has opened a commercial office for the UK and Ireland as part of its strategy to engage the tourism trade in key source markets.
Al Faisaliah Hotel joins Mandarin Oriental in Riyadh
The property is currently undergoing a guestroom and public area renovation scheduled for completion in late 2021, after which it will be rebranded as Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh.
Red Sea Development Company partners with Gartner
The company has awarded a contract to Gartner for the provision of technology procurement advisory services. The latter will provide insights and advice on licensinga and technology customisation.
Saudi Tourism Authority launches new campaign
The Saudi Tourism Authority has launched ‘Journeys in Arabia,’ an exclusive online event curated especially for travel trade partners around the globe.
Red Sea Project unveils Coral Bloom concept
Saudi crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, has launched the Coral Bloom concept at the heart of the Red Sea Project – designed by architectural firm Foster + Partners.
Work begins on first Red Sea Project hotels
The development has awarded contracts to Saudi company Al Bawani and Swiss firm Blumer Lehmann to support the work of its luxury hotels and resorts.