Saudi Arabia Tourism News
Future Investment Initiative underway in Riyadh
The fifth Future Investment Initiative has kicked-off in Riyadh. The event will see world leaders, global chief executives, investors and policymakers discussing how best to invest in humanity.
Saudi Arabia unveils plans for the Rig tourism project
Inspired by offshore oil platforms, the development will be located in the Arabian Gulf and will span a combined total area of more than 150,000 square meters.
Qatar Airways to return to Medina this week
Qatar Airways will resume services to Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz International Airport, Medina, on October 1st. The carrier will offer four weekly flights on the route.
Red Sea Development Company unveils Desert Rock resort
The Red Sea Development Company has revealed design plans for a new mountain resort. Named Desert Rock, it will be located among the beautiful wadi vistas in the west of the country.
Breaking Travel News investigates: Saudi Arabia, the sky’s the limit – maybe not even
As Saudi Arabia emerges on the Middle East hospitality scene, aviation expert and former Etihad Airways chief executive, Peter Baumgartner, explores its potential
Seera Group signs on for Saudi tourism resort
The Saudi Arabia Tourism Development Fund and Seera Group have signed a financing agreement to establish and operate the Raghadan Tourist Resort.
Choice Hotels partners with Seera for Saudi growth
Choice Hotels Europe has repositioned itself as Choice Hotels EMEA as it continues its master license agreement with Seera Hospitality, a fully owned subsidiary of Seera Holding Group.
Saudi to showcase investment potential at IHIF
The ministry of tourism of Saudi Arabia will participate in the International Hospitality Investment Forum. The event will be hosted at the InterContinental Berlin, Germany, from September 1-3.
Saudi Tourism Authority signs Alibaba partnership
The Saudi Tourism Authority has signed a memorandum of understanding with Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group.
Saudi Arabia unveils Expo 2020 pavilion
At the Saudi Pavilion – the second largest after the United Arab Emirates’ – visitors will experience the “rich past, vibrant present and promising future” of the country.
Saudi Arabia reopens borders to vaccinated travellers
Tourism visa holders who are fully vaccinated with one of four accepted immunisations against Covid-19 will be able to enter the country without the need to quarantine.
MSC Group signs long-term Saudi partnership
The line said the deal was a sign of its long-term commitment to support the development of the local tourism sector by operating cruises in the Red Sea and Arabian Gulf.