Saudi Arabia Tourism News Page 21
Saudi Arabia to issue tourism visas for first time
Saudi Arabia is opening its doors to international visitors for the first time. The conservative Middle Eastern kingdom has unveiled plans for a new visa regime for 49 countries, while also relaxing strict dresscodes for female visitors.
Red Sea Development Company launches Saudi scholarship programme
The Red Sea Development Company has signed an agreement with the University of Prince Mugrin to award 120 scholarships for undergraduate studies, commencing this academic year.
Millennium Hotels & Resorts outlines ambitious Saudi expansion plans
Millennium Hotels & Resorts Middle East and Africa is driving the growth of the Saudi hospitality sector with its ambitious plan to open new hotels across the kingdom to add to its growing portfolio.
Red Sea Development Company begins construction of coastal village
The Red Sea Development Company, the master developer behind one of the world’s most ambitious tourism initiatives, has commenced development of the coastal village.
Radisson Makkah Aziziyah opens to Hajj travellers in Saudi Arabia
Park Inn by Radisson has welcomed the opening of its second hotel in the holy city of Makkah, located in Aziziyah. The group’s fast-growing Saudi Arabian portfolio now consists of 43 hotels and more than 9,400 rooms in operation and under development.
Amana Contracting Group to build Red Sea Project management hotel
The Red Sea Development Company has contracted Saudi Amana Contracting, a subsidiary of UAE-based Amana Contracting Group, to design and build a management hotel at the project site.
Work begins on Red Sea Development Company construction village
The Red Sea Development Company has awarded a contract for the construction of a residential village for workers at the destination. After a competitive tender, the contract was awarded in two parts to an ARCCO-Speedhouse joint venture based in the UAE and to Saudi company Al Majal Al Arabi Group.
Saudi Arabia signs partnership with Virgin Hyperloop One
Under the plans the company will conduct a study to build the world’s longest test and certification hyperloop track, as well as a research and development centre and hyperloop manufacturing facility north of Jeddah.
Al-Khatib leads transformation in Saudi Arabia Tourism
His excellency Ahmad bin Aqil Al-Khatib has been appointed chairman of the Saudi Commission for Tourism & National Heritage. Al-Khateeb, who stepped into the role at the start of the year, has been handed the task of promoting Vision 2030, an ambitious scheme to diversify the destination away from oil revenue.
Red Sea Development Company awards key construction contract
The Red Sea Development Company has awarded a contract to Archirodon, a global leader in marine infrastructure projects, for the construction of key enabling works at the 28,000 square kilometre destination.
Second Radisson Collection property under development in Saudi Arabia
Radisson Hotel Group has announced the signing of its second Radisson Collection property in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Mansard Riyadh, a Radisson Collection Hotel & Residences brings the group’s portfolio in the kingdom to 43 hotels, resorts and serviced apartments, with more than 10,000 rooms in operation and under development.
Dubai Tourism signs Seera partnership to woo Saudi guests
Seera is one of the leading providers of travel services in the Middle East and north Africa and is considered Saudi Arabia’s Leading Business Travel Agency by voters at the World Travel Awards.