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SHIC 2020: Hilton to offer 50 hotels in Saudi Arabia
With its rapidly developing pipeline in Saudi Arabia, Hilton expects to quadruple its portfolio in the kingdom throughout the next five years. The company hopes to offer more than 50 hotels, with a total of 16,000 rooms.
Mattar scoops top World Travel Awards title
The leading hospitality figurehead completed a successful stint as chief executive of the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority last year.
Mattar predicts bright future for Saudi tourism
The Middle Eastern destination has been embarking on a programme – known as Vision 2030 – designed to overhaul its economy, diversifying away from a reliance on oil.
Breaking Travel News interview: Haitham Mattar, senior advisor, Saudi Commission for Tourism
Breaking Travel News speaks to Haitham Mattar, senior advisor with the Saudi Commission for Tourism & National Heritage, about the development of the hospitality sector in the country.
Saudi Arabia Hospitality Investment Conference to return in January
The third annual edition of the Saudi Arabia Hospitality Investment Conference will bring together more than 350 dignitaries, developers, investors, hotel owners and operators to discuss the future of the ever-growing hotel market in the kingdom.
Staywell signs for new Park Regis Jeddah
The newly signed Park Regis hotel is located in the heart of Jeddah city – a port-side commercial hub with a fascinating history dating back to the seventh century.
Red Sea Development selects leading desalination proposals
The Red Sea Development Company and King Abdullah University of Science and Technology have announced three winners of their international Brains for Brine Challenge.
Golf Saudi Summit scheduled for February
The event will bring together captains of industry and national leaders to debate hot topics and modern development tactics at the Saudi International powered by SoftBank Investment Advisers from February 2nd-4th.
Etihad Airways strengths Saudi Arabia connections
Etihad Airways has announced a fourth daily flight on its route from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh, the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The move will take effect on December 8th.
Saudi Arabia sees boom in tourism visa applications
Tourism visa applications to Saudi Arabia have boomed since the kingdom announced it was opening its doors to more foreign visitors in September.
John Pagano, chief executive, Red Sea Development Company
As the project continues to make headlines around the world, Breaking Travel News speaks to John Pagano, chief executive of the Red Sea Development Company, about how it will impact tourism in Saudi Arabia.
Fahd Hamidaddin, chief of investment, Saudi Commission for Tourism & National Heritage
Speaking to Breaking Travel News in London, Fahd Hamidaddin, chief of investment, strategy and tourism marketing at the Saudi Commission for Tourism & National Heritage, tells us how a recent change in visa regulations will impact on demand for the country. With a series of new investments also reaching fruition, it is an exciting time for the hospitality sector in Saudi Arabia.