Saudi Arabia Tourism News
Young Saudis look toward hospitality careers
The Red Sea Development Company has released the findings of a new study into the perceptions of Saudi youth and their parents towards the tourism and hospitality industries.
Red Sea Development unveils ambitious battery power plans
The Red Sea Development Company has announced plans for the largest battery storage facility in the world to enable the entire site to be powered by renewable energy, 24 hours a day.
Red Sea Development signs clean energy deal with ACWA Power
The Red Sea Development Company, the developer behind the one of the most ambitious regenerative tourism projects in the world, has awarded its highest-value contract to date.
Domestic trips key to tourism growth in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia can become a regional tourism powerhouse, according to new analysis of the region. However, the country is unlikely to reach its optimistic annual visitor goals.
Breaking Travel News interview: Mamdooh Moktar, chief executive, Sky Prime Aviation Services
With the airline taking up position among the leading providers in the Middle East, Breaking Travel News here chats with Sky Prime Aviation Services chief executive, captain Mamdooh Moktar, about how it feels to have won at the World Travel Awards
Red Sea Development awards US$2bn in contracts
Since the company’s inception in 2017, over 70 per cent of the total value of contracts have been awarded to Saudi firms, highlighting a commitment to strengthening the local economy.
Park Inn by Radisson Riyadh welcomes first guests
The opening strengthens the brand’s presence in the country to nine hotels, and brings the portfolio across the Saudi to over 45 hotels, resorts and serviced apartments in operation and under development.
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.
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.