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NEOM names first partner hotel brands with Ennismore
Hotel Development, the NEOM division responsible for building a future-centric hospitality ecosystem in the northwest corner of Saudi Arabia, has signed its inaugural hotel partner, Ennismore.
Sculptures of light draw the skies above the ancient UNESCO World heritage Site of Hegra in AlUla
An impressive drawing of light made by drones, creating an illusion of light at Hegra’s Drone Light Show. The show took place in AlUla in the Northwest of Saudi Arabia on 13, 14, 15th of October 2022 to mark the end of AlUla Wellness Festival
IHG announces signing of InterContinental Hotel & Residences in the Riyadh North area
The company continues to expand its luxury portfolio in the Kingdom and strengthen footprint of the world’s largest luxury hotel brand
Thynk partners with Dur Hospitality
Thynk, the hospitality cloud for operational excellence, announced its partnership with Saudi Arabia-based Dur Hospitality, a leading Saudi hospitality company recognized for its extensive record in managing, developing, and operating a broad portfolio of hotels and residential compounds across the Kingdom, at the Future Hospitality Summit in Dubai.
IHG signs Hotel Indigo Jeddah, third hotel in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
IHG Hotels and Resorts has put pen to paper for its third Hotel Indigo in Saudi Arabia. Hotel Indigo Jeddah is expected to open in 2028, joining a Hotel Indigo resort also in Jeddah, opening in 2026, and a Riyadh hotel in 2025.
Wizz air launches its first ever flight to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Wizz Air, Europe’s fastest growing and most sustainable airline, has today commenced its first flight from Rome to Dammam. The new ultra-low-cost route will provide a boost to the burgeoning tourism industry in both Italy and Saudi Arabia, by bringing a new era of affordable, hassle-free, and point-to-point travel opportunities.
Saudi Arabia launches Nusuk, an integrated digital platform, to facilitate pilgrim journeys
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced today the launch of Nusuk, the official Saudi integrated digital platform that offers all pilgrims and visitors an easy-to-use planning gateway for their journeys to Makkah and Madinah.
ENVI Lodges partners with Afyaa Group
ENVI Lodges partners with Afyaa Group to add 3 more ecolodges to its Saudi portfolio, set to open in Al Ahsa between 2024 and 2026.
UAE travel, tourism spending highest in GCC region at $27.4bln
The UAE remains the top destination for travel and tourism in the region, with visitor expenditures reaching nearly $30 billion in 2021 alone, according to a new report.
IHG expands lifestyle portfolio in Saudi Arabia
IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a Management Agreement with Saudi Investment Group and Marketing Co (SIGMAC), a wholly owned subsidiary of Ghazzawi Group, for its second Hotel Indigo in Jeddah.
Mansour Al Sanooni Group selects ENVI Lodges to operate several ecolodges in Saudi Arabia.
ENVI expands in the Kingdom with 200 keys spread across different locations, starting with a lodge near Riyadh set to open end of 2023.
Saudi women to drive trains between Makkah and Madinah
Saudi women will soon drive Haramain trains between the two holy cities of Islam, Makkah and Madinah, and take on other jobs in the transport sector. Saleh Al Jasser, Minister of Transport and Logistics, said the country is working towards localising jobs, which includes women, in every sector, including transport.