Saudi Arabia Tourism News Page 32
Boom in Saudi Arabia hotel construction
The total value of hotel construction contracts awarded in Saudi Arabia hit some $66 billion in 2011, according to the latest research, a six per cent increase on the previous year. Data from Meed Insight reveals the steep slowdown in activity in the UAE means Saudi Arabia is now by far the largest projects market in the region, worth almost as much as the other five GCC states combined.
SCTA announces schedule of STTIM 2012
The Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) announced the schedule of the Saudi Travel and Tourism Investment Market (STTIM-2012) in a press conference held at its headquarters.
14 tourism spring festivals blooming in Saudi Arabia
As spring blooms, students get ready for their break and different parts of the kingdom of Saudi Arabia have geared up to embrace more than 14 tourism events.
Saudi Arabia records tourism boom
A recently released report by World Tourism Organisation on inbound tourism in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has found that, in 2010, the country was visited by 10.9 million visitors. During their stays, these visitors spent US$6.8 billion, compared with 10.9 million visitors who spent US$7.8 billion in 2009.
Saudi Commission for Tourism boosts youth participation in industry
Officials at the Saudi Commission for Tourism & Antiquities have announced the availability of 400 job opportunities in tourism sector in the capital Riyadh. The jobs were announced by SCTA within the framework of its joint efforts with the Human Resource Development Fund & National System for Joint Training.
Saudi Arabia opens skies to foreign carriers
Officials at the General Authority of Civil Aviation in Saudi Arabia have confirmed they will allow foreign airlines to operate domestic flights in the country in order to rivitalise the aviation industry. At present price caps in the Middle Eastern destination make it unfeasible for international airlines to offer flights in the country.
The Second Phase of Haramain High Speed Rail project awarded
An approval has been issued on awarding the phase 2 of Haramain High Speed Rail Project (HHR) to Al –Shoula Consortium (comprising of a number of Saudi and Spanish Companies).
SRO issues operating License and Safety Certificate
SRO issues operating License and Safety Certificate for Princess Nora University automated people mover.
Ritz-Carlton expands Middle East hotel offering with Riyadh property
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company has illustrated its commitment to the Middle East with the opening of The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh. The palatial hotel, with 493 rooms and suites, is prominently situated next to the Diplomatic Quarter and adjacent to the King Abdul Aziz Convention Centre, one of the largest in the region and host to international summits and conferences.
Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Sultan dies
Saudi Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz al Saud - the 15th son of Saudi Arabia’s founder - died yesterday aged 80.
Women in Saudi win right to vote
In a move that is likely to have a positive impact on Saudi Arabia’s travel & tourism industry, women in The Kingdom will be given the right to vote and to run in municipal elections from next year, according to reports.
Hotel performance in MENA region split down the Middle
Key hotel performance indicators for the Middle East and North Africa region are split down the middle, but post very good signs of improvement, according to the latest analysis from MKG Hospitality. Turkey - which will celebrate the arrival of the World Travel Awards later this week - has emerged as a star performer in the region, while Bahrain, Tunisia and Morocco have all seen figures hit by political instability in the region.