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Marriott International Signs Agreement to Open Two Luxury Properties in Trojena, in NEOM
Marriott International, Inc. announced it has signed an agreement with NEOM to open two luxury properties in Trojena, NEOM’s mountain destination located in the north-west region of Saudi Arabia. The agreement includes Saudi Arabia’s first W Hotel, and a JW Marriott property.
RIYADH SEASON 2023 PREPARES TO LAUNCH
Iconic global names and brands will be featured at Riyadh Season with visitors from all corners of the globe experiencing one of the world’s largest annual festivals over the winter months.
SAUDI ARABIA UNVEILS TOP TOURISM LEADERS AND GLOBAL MINISTERS
More than 500 government officials, industry leaders and experts from across 120 countries are set to descend on Riyadh for the event, making this year’s celebration the biggest and most impactful World Tourism Day in its 43-year history.
Saudia to operate to and from Red Sea International Airport
Saudia will become the first airline to operate in and out of the Red Sea International airport (RSI).
Saudi Arabia to get a third Ritz-Carlton in Al Khobar
Retal Urban Development Company has signed an agreement with Marriott International to open The Ritz-Carlton, Al Khobar in 2027.
Marriott International Signs Agreement to Bring Autograph Collection Hotels to AlUla in Saudi Arabia
Marriott International, Inc. has announced it has signed an agreement with AlUla Development Company (UDC), fully owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), to open an Autograph Collection property in Saudi Arabia. Expected to open in 2025, the hotel will be located in the heart of downtown AlUla.
flynas Launches 6 Direct Flights to Addis Ababa
flynas, the national air carrier and the leading low-cost airline in the Middle East and the world, announced launching direct flights to the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa from Riyadh and Jeddah as of October 9
Saudi tourism revenues reach US$10 billion in Q1 2023
There were 7.8 million visitors to Saudi Arabia from January to March
flynas launches Direct Flights Between Jeddah and Osh
Saudi air carrier and the leading low-cost airline in the Middle East and the world, flynas, has announced the initiation of direct flights from Jeddah to Osh, the second-largest city in Kyrgyzstan. The route was launched in collaboration with the Air Connectivity Program (ACP) as part of flynas’ ambitious expansion plans.
Anna-Marie Dowling moves to Saudi Arabia for new general manager role
Anna-Marie Dowling leads the Nofa Riyadh, A Radisson Collection Resort
Hilton to operate Dammam Airport hotel in Saudi Arabia
The hotel will offer direct skywalk access to the terminal building at King Fahd International Airport
Jumeirah Group Makes Key Appointment for Brand’s First Hotel in Saudi Arabia
Jumeirah Group, the luxury hospitality company and member of Dubai Holding, has named Rizwan Shaikh as General Manager of Jabal Omar Jumeirah in Makkah, its first hotel to open in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as the Group continues on its path of sustainable growth.