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Saudi Arabia calls for multi-lateral cooperation to drive sustainable tourism
HE Ahmed Al Khateeb, Minister of Tourism, Saudi Arabia delivered a keynote speech at the 76th session of the UN General Assembly emphasizing the critical need to accelerate climate action to ensure a sustainable future for the tourism sector.
Jamaica and Saudi Arabia sign landmark MOU to develop sustainable and resilient tourism
Jamaica and Saudi Arabia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on the development of sustainable and resilient tourism between the two nations.
Hospitality leaders to gather in Saudi Arabia for Future Hospitality Summit
Government leaders and hospitality heads are set to gather in Riyadh 24-25 May 2022 for the Future Hospitality Summit to discuss and network under the theme ‘Reimagined Horizons’.
Saudi Arabia to host WTTC Global Summit in November 2022
The WTTC has announced its next Global Summit will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from 29 November to 2 December 2022. The announcement was made at the closing session of its Global Summit in Manila, Philippines.
Almatar – the new Saudi online travel agency
Almatar is a new Saudi online travel agency. Providing travel services, information and resources about travelling anywhere around the world. Almatar let’s you make hotel reservations, book flights, and get detailed accurate information about hundreds of destinations worldwide.
Armani signs for new property in Saudi Arabia
Armani Hotels & Resorts and Diriyah Gate Development Authority have announced plans for a signature Armani Hotel to be built in the city of Diriyah within Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia reintroduces visa on arrival scheme
The move comes two weeks after the country lifted all Covid-19-related entry restrictions and returns the destination to pre-pandemic levels of openness.
ATM 2022: Saudi Arabia preparing for return of religious tourism
A total of 32,621 hotel rooms are currently under construction in Saudi Arabia, as the kingdom prepares to meet pent-up demand from pilgrims returning to its holy cities.
Future Hospitality Summit to return to Saudi Arabia
Following the success of the inaugural Future Hospitality Summit in October 2020, the event will return in a new format for its second edition on May 24-25.
Playa Hotels & Resorts signs for new Saudi properties
The Tourism Development Fund of Saudi Arabia has announced the signing of a framework agreement with Playa Hotels & Resorts to introduce its all-inclusive resort offering to the destination.
Amaala earns global certification for risk and resilience
Amaala has been awarded two ISO certifications covering Risk management and business continuity management systems – the highest level of certification available by the awarding body.
Saudi Arabia lifts all Covid-19 travel restrictions
The Saudi Arabian government has lifted all Covid-19-related entry restrictions for holders of tourism visas. Visitors to Saudi will no longer need to present proof of vaccination or a PCR test.