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IHG signs latest Saudi property in Riyadh
IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of a management agreement with Al Aqeeq Real Estate Development Company for Crowne Plaza Taiba Riyadh.
AlUla welcomes first international flight
AlUla Airport has received its first-ever direct international flight, operated by low-cost Saudi airline, flynas. The three-weekly Dubai-AlUla route is timed to coincide with the winter event season.
flynas takes off for AlUla in Saudi Arabia
flynas has announced its latest network expansion, featuring the first ever direct international flights into AlUla International Airport. New flights will take off from Dubai and Kuwait.
Jerry Inzerillo, chief executive, Diriyah Gate Development Authority
Breaking Travel News speaks to Jerry Inzerillo, chief executive of the Diriyah Gate Development Authority, about the project and what it offers to the Saudi Arabia hospitality market.
Fawaz Farooqui, chief executive, Cruise Saudi
Fawaz Farooqui, chief executive of Cruise Saudi, tells Breaking Travel News how important the sector will be as the destination continues to develop its hospitality sector.
Melanie de Souza, executive director destination marketing, AlUla
As Saudi Arabia seeks to open to the world for the first time, Breaking Travel News hears from Melanie de Souza, executive director destination marketing with the Royal Commission for AlUla, about the project at the heart of its cultural offering.
BTN interview: Mahmoud Omar, general manager, Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Northern Ring Road
Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Northern Ring Road has been honoured with the title of Saudi Arabia’s Leading New Hotel at the World Travel Award. Here Breaking Travel News speaks to Mahmoud Omar, general manager of the property, to find out how it feels to have been honoured by voters from around the globe
WTM London 2021: Saudi Arabia showcases offering as industry gathers
Saudi Arabia has joined WTM London 2021, bringing together key partners and cementing its presence at the most iconic event in the annual tourism calendar.
Breaking Travel News investigates: Future of tourism comes under spotlight in Riyadh
Sustainable tourism was one of the hot topics of discussion at the Future Investment Initiative in Riyadh, capital of Saudi Arabia, as the event celebrates its fifth staging this week. Here Breaking Travel News takes a deep dive
WTTC Global Summit headed for Riyadh
The World Travel & Tourism Council has announced that its 22nd Global Summit will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The event is scheduled to take place at the end of 2022.
Saudi Arabia highlights cultural calendar at FII
Saudi vice minister for culture, Hamed bin Mohammed Fayez, has highlighted a list of over 100 cultural initiatives, engagements and events taking place before the end of the year.
Future Investment Initiative underway in Riyadh
The fifth Future Investment Initiative has kicked-off in Riyadh. The event will see world leaders, global chief executives, investors and policymakers discussing how best to invest in humanity.