Saudi Arabia Tourism News Page 31
New governor for Saudi capital Riyadh
King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia has appointed Prince Khaled bin Bandar bin Abdul Aziz as the new governor of the capital Riyadh. The king also named one of his sons, Prince Turki, as deputy governor in place of Prince Mohammed bin Saad, who had asked to step down.
Sofitel signs major Saudi Arabia contract
Sofitel and the King Abdullah International Foundation have signed a management contract finalising the development of a Sofitel hotel in Riyadh. The contract was signed in the presence of HRH Prince Khalid ibn ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Abdulaziz, chairman of the board of directors of the foundation, and Denis Hennequin, Accor chairman.
IATA presents case for aviation development in Saudi Arabia
The International Air Transport Association has presented the government of Saudi Arabia with a study quantifying the economic benefits of aviation to the local economy. The report was presented to His Highness Prince Fahad Alabdullah, who is president of the General Authority for Civil Aviation and chairman of the Board of Saudi Arabian Airlines, by Tony Tyler, IATA director general.
Areen puts finishing touches to King Abdulaziz International Airport in Saudi Arabia
Areen, an international practice of interior designers and procurement specialists, has completed the majority of the interior design work for the brand new terminal buildings of King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Enabling works started on site in February 2011; basic infrastructure and structural work is now well advanced, with interior works due to commence in the main terminal later this year.
Boeing to support Saudi Archaeological Masterpieces exhibition
HRH Prince Sultan bin Salman bin Abdul Aziz, president of the Saudi Commission for Tourism & Antiquities has formally received a check of financial support from Boeing to hold the ‘Saudi Archaeological Masterpieces through the ages’ exhibition in the United States of America.
Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority target Saudi visitors
Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority are set to launch their largest roadshow in Saudi Arabia in a bid to further increase the number of visitors from the Kingdom.
Breaking Travel News spotlight: Saudi Arabia
Home to some of the most breathtaking desertscapes on earth, Saudi Arabia has been attracting an increasing number of international visitors and new hotel investment in recent months. Breaking Travel News takes a look at the rise of tourism in the Kingdom.
Largest hotel in Saudi set to open
Swissotel Hotels and Resorts has announced the Swissotel Makkah in Saudi Arabia is set to open its doors. Located in close proximity to the holy Masid Al Haraam, the new five star property will feature 1562 guest rooms & luxury suites making it the largest hotel in the kingdom.
Prince Sultan Bin Salman: tourism the fastest-growing economic sector in the world
His Royal Highness Prince Sultan bin Salman bin Abdul Aziz, President of the Saudi Commission for Tourism & Antiquities (SCTA), pointed out while delivering a speech at the 4th session of T-20 Ministers of Tourism meeting in Mexico that tourism is one of the most important factors for economic development and the fastest-growing sector in the world.
Kingdom Holding sells stake in San Francisco Fairmont
The Riyadh-based investment company, Kingdom Holding, has completed the sale of its major stake in the Fairmont San Francisco Hotel for approximately $200m.
Investors eye Saudi prospects as hotel revenues soar
As Saudi Arabia moves into the spotlight, spending heavily on transport infrastructure to support tourism sector, industry leaders at the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference 2012 are discussing opportunities in the region.
Saudi photo library launched
His Royal Highness Prince Sultan bin Salman bin Abdul Aziz President of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA), inaugurated last Monday the website of the Saudi tourism films and photo library’s website (www.seesaudi.sa).