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Saudi Tourism Launches “Where Winter Lights Up” with Packed Calendar of Events
Saudi’s national tourism brand, ‘Saudi, Welcome to Arabia’, is announcing “Where Winter Lights Up” – the second phase of the iconic global Saudi tourism campaign “This Land is Calling”. Encouraging travelers from around the world to unearth Saudi’s legends and wonders this winter season, “Where Winter Lights Up”, is an invitation to embark on a journey of discovery across several destinations: Riyadh, Jeddah, AlUla, and the Red Sea. The event calendar will run from October 2024 through the end of the first quarter of 2025.
Invest Saudi at Expo Real
Saudi Arabia’s plethora of projects, plans, presentations and investment opportunities captured the attention of more than 5,000 delegates during Expo Real, where Invest Saudi exhibited for the first time.
Accor introduces Handwritten Collection to Saudi Arabia
Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, is pleased to introduce Handwritten Collection, a carefully curated global portfolio of unique and charming properties, to Saudi Arabia. Founded in January 2023, Handwritten Collection offers a growing roster of charming and diverse design-led hotels, each with a unique personal touch, bringing together authentic and characterful properties under one international brand.
Hyatt Announces Plans for Two Hotels in Magna, NEOM’s Luxury Coastal Destination
Hyatt proudly announces plans for the debut of two Hyatt-branded hotels in Jaumur, one of Magna’s destinations, located on the coast of Gulf of Aqaba. Park Hyatt Jaumur and Andaz Jaumur Marina will mark a significant milestone in the expansion of Hyatt’s brand presence within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and solidify its strategic collaboration with NEOM, a beacon of future living and sustainable luxury.
Neom Unveils Sindalah Yacht Club by Stefano Ricci Setting a New Standard in Yachting
As Sindalah, the first island destination in NEOM, prepares to open later this year, NEOM has revealed exquisite interior designs for the Sindalah Yacht Club, offering a glimpse into the jewel of the island’s marina. Developed in collaboration with world-renowned Italian designer Stefano Ricci, the Sindalah Yacht Club is set to become a premier destination for yacht owners, offering an unmatched gateway to the Red Sea.
Exploring the savours of Saudi, a journey through the cuisine of iconic chefs
Saudi cuisine has blossomed onto a lively scene, attracting an increasing number of tourists each year. In Saudi, food is much more than a necessity; it is a central element of hospitality and social bonding. Culinary options in the country showcase Saudi’s culture and long heritage as a diverse and multicultural country. Saudi cuisine, shaped by historical trade routes and cultural exchanges, is an exotic blend of Middle Eastern flavors, Asian spices, and a touch of modern innovation. The fusion of savors and techniques from different regions has created a unique and diverse gastronomic experience that reflects Saudi’s cosmopolitan heritage.
Film Exploring Culinary Heritage of Saudi’s Aseer Region Wins Prestigious Award
Adventures in Saudi: Taste of Aseer has won the prestigious “Culinary Journeys” category at the IGCAT (International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism) International Food Film Menu 2024 awards. A collaboration between “Saudi, Welcome to Arabia” with the broadcaster CNBC, the film explores the gastronomic heritage of the Aseer region and highlights the diversity of the Kingdom’s landscapes and culture. With a strong farm-to-table ethos ingrained in the culture, Aseer is known for its cuisine, with traditional methods still in use today.
Zannier Hotels announces partnership with Neom for a new luxury development in Saudi Arabia
Creator of one-of-a-kind hospitality projects, Zannier Hotels, has announced a partnership with NEOM to develop a new luxury eco-resort in Zardun, one of Magna’s destinations located in the Northwest of Saudi Arabia on the coast of the Gulf of Aqaba. Overlooking crystalline waters, Zannier Zardun nestles into the exquisite landscape stretching from the mountains to the low hills, across the coastal plain to the sea.
Saudi Tourism Launches ‘This Land Is Calling’ Campaign
Saudi’s national tourism brand ‘Saudi, Welcome to Arabia’ premieres its enthralling new international campaign, “This Land is Calling”. Launching across the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Germany, and the United States, “This Land is Calling” is anchored in insights from visitors to Saudi, showcasing the depth and breadth of a land still full of mystery for so many. Through its female protagonist, the viewer is taken on a whirlwind tour through time and space, demonstrating all the while: Saudi as the Heart of Arabia.
Launch of the Integrated Development Management Plan (IDMP)
Today, the Board of Directors of the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve Development Authority, chaired by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, announced the launch of the Reserve’s Integrated Development Management Plan (IDMP).
Saudi Tourism Ministry: visitor spending exceeds SAR45 billion in Q1 of 2024
Saudi Arabia experienced substantial growth in its tourism sector during the first quarter of 2024. Inbound visitor spending increased by 22.9% compared to the same period in 2023, reaching over SAR 45 billion, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
Cannes Lions: Saudi Bets on Creativity as New Energy Source for Tourism
Saudi Tourism Authority made its debut at the prestigious Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, with an address by CEO Fahd Hamidaddin on the crucial role creativity plays in shaping the conversation around tourism, and the country more broadly