Saudi Arabia Tourism News Page 17
Caution urged on UK travellers making Hajj bookings
The Council of British Hajjis is advising those booking trips to Mecca to perform Hajj this year to follow the advice from the Saudi Authorities and hold off for now.
Red Sea Project marine planning wins praise
A paper detailing the marine spatial planning models that informed master planning of the Red Sea Project has been published in the scientific journal Frontiers in Marine Science.
Saudi sovereign wealth fund takes Carnival Corporation stake
Carnival Corporation has seen a sharp rise in its share price following a decision by the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia to take a significant stake in the company.
Damac Towers Arjaan by Rotana to open in Saudi Arabia
Rotana has taken over the management of Damac Towers Arjaan by Rotana in Riyadh, with the property set to open in early April. The announcement follows a partnership signed between the company and Damac Hotels & Resorts last year.
Gathy to lead development of Amaala Island
Internationally renowned French-Belgian architect Jean-Michel Gathy has been appointed as master planner for Amaala Island, part of an ultra-luxury destination taking shape on the north western coastline of Saudi Arabia.
Etihad suspends flights as Saudi Arabia partially closes borders
The Saudi government has temporarily banned citizens and foreigners living in Saudi Arabia from travelling to the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain, Lebanon, Syria, South Korea, Egypt, Italy and Iraq.
Saudi Arabia bans umrah pilgrims from holy sites
Saudi Arabia will block Muslim pilgrims seeking to reach the holy cities of Mecca and Medina as the country seeks to control the spread of coronavirus.
Radisson Riyadh Airport set to open in late 2020
As one of the fastest growing companies in the country, the newest addition brings the group’s portfolio to over 45 hotels, resorts and serviced apartments in operation and under development.
Giga projects drive tourism in Saudi Arabia
A host of giga projects – large, government-funded initiatives designed to diversify the economy – are set to drive growth in the Saudi Arabia hospitality market in the coming years.
Breaking Travel News investigates: Saudi Arabia begins work on Amaala
Amaala, one of the numerous giga-projects which are set to change the face of Saudi Arabia, is currently coming to life in the country. Here Breaking Travel News takes a tour of the rapidly developing location
Breaking Travel News investigates: Qiddiya, Saudi Arabia
Set to become the capital of entertainment, sports and the arts in Saudi Arabia, Qiddiya is located on the doorstep of Riyadh. With the first stage expected to open in 2023, Breaking Travel News here takes a tour of the developing project
SHIC 2020: Hospitality industry gathers in Riyadh as event begins
The event will bring together more than 350 dignitaries, developers, investors, hotel owners and operators to discuss the future of the kingdom’s ever-growing hotel market in light of the event theme, ‘Transform Tomorrow’.