Saudi Tourism News
NEOM announces Siranna, its exclusive tourism escape
The Board of Directors of NEOM has unveiled Siranna, an exclusive tourism escape, and the latest destination to be announced by the sustainable regional development evolving in northwest Saudi Arabia.
SAUDI UNLOCKS OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARTNERS IN USA AT PHOCUSWRIGHT CONFERENCE
For the first time, a Saudi delegation attended the Phocuswright Conference – one of the industry’s leading travel and technology forums in Florida, to showcase Saudi’s tourism offering and the scale of opportunities for US partners.
Saudi Arabia leads in commitment to sustainable tourism
Saudi Arabia has become a “must-see destination”, Zurab Pololikashvili, secretary-general of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation, said in Riyadh during the opening ceremony of World Tourism Day this weekend.
Alipay+ partners with Saudi Tourism Authority
Saudi Tourism Authority and Ant Group have signed a MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) to explore introducing Alipay+, a suite of unified global mobile payment and marketing solutions, to Saudi Arabia
Saudi hospitality sector emerging as new global benchmark
Saudi Arabia’s tourism and hospitality sector is in high gear to achieve industry targets set under Vision 2030, industry leaders said during a panel at FHS on Tuesday.
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.
Saudi tourism revenues reach US$10 billion in Q1 2023
There were 7.8 million visitors to Saudi Arabia from January to March
Saudi Arabia creates a tourism investment company, Asfar
In preparation for a significant surge in tourism, Saudi Arabia has established a new investment firm. The Public Investment Fund (PIF) has proudly introduced the Saudi Tourism Investment Company (Asfar), aimed at bolstering the growth of the country’s tourism sector.
Saudi Arabia to invest further US$800bn into tourism in order to hit targets
Saudi Arabia’s Tourism Minister, HE Ahmed Al-Khateeb revealed that the Kingdom is investing US$800 billion in the sector over the next ten years.
Saudi Arabia on an unstoppable tourism rise, surpassing Dubai
In terms of visitor numbers, Saudi Arabia’s tourism industry remains bigger than Dubai’s. In the first quarter of this year, the Kingdom had 7.8 million tourists, while Dubai had 4.7 million.
MESSI’S RIYADH TRIP UNCOVERS THE FAMILY SIDE OF THE WORLD’S MOST EXCITING NEW DESTINATION
Lionel Messi joined by his family on his second thrilling adventure in Riyadh, Saudi, experiencing the best of all worlds – rich cultural heritage as well as contemporary lifestyle & entertainment.
IHG Hotels signs agreement with Saudi Tourism
IHG Hotels & Resorts, a leading global hotel company with more than 6,000 hotels across 18 distinct brands, has signed an agreement with the Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) at the Arabian Travel Market 2023 in Dubai, UAE.