Tourism & Aviation
Tourism and aviation news — covering travel technology, airline updates, Saudi tourism developments, and hospitality innovations in the Kingdom and the region.
Four Seasons to Expand Saudi Arabian Portfolio Alongside Dar Al Omran Company with New Hotel in Madinah
Steps from the Prophet’s Mosque, the Hotel will offer luxury accommodations to the city’s tens of millions of annual visitors Toronto, Canada – May 7, 2024 – Leading luxury hospitality company Four Seasons and Saudi-based development firm Dar Al Omran Company announce plans for continued expansion in the Middle East with Four Seasons Hotel Madinah, anticipated to open in late […]
BIGGEST WATER THEME PARK IN THE REGION AQUARABIA JOINS SIX FLAGS THEME PARK AS PART OF QIDDIYA CITY’S ENTERTAINMENT OFFERING
Riyadh, May 6, 2024 — The Board of Directors of the Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC) announced today the launch of Aquarabia, the first water theme park of its kind in Saudi Arabia and the largest in the region. Located in Qiddiya City, Aquarabia will complement Six Flags Qiddiya City, the city’s flagship theme park and […]
General Directorate of Passports visits NEOM to preview the latest airport technologies
NEOM, Saudi Arabia, May 2, 2024 – Lieutenant General Sulaiman bin Abdulaziz Al-Yahya, Director General of Passports (Jawazat), has visited NEOM – the sustainable development taking shape in northwest Saudi Arabia – this week. Received by NEOM CEO, Nadhmi Al-Nasr, Al-Yahya and his delegation toured NEOM Bay Airport, along with the project’s command-and-control center and other key […]
IHG Hotels & Resorts expands Luxury & Lifestyle footprint in Saudi Arabia with a new Hotel Indigo signing
Enabled by the Tourism Development Fund TDF, the partnership between IHG and Refad will bring a unique hospitality experience to Al Khobar Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, April 30, 2024: IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with Refad Real estate investment & development company part of Abdulhadi AlQahtani, sons […]
RUA AL MADINAH HOLDING SIGNS AGREEMENT WITH HILTON TO OPEN THREE HOTELS AT RUA AL MADINAH PROJECT
Agreement between Rua Al Madinah Holding and Hilton to bring more than 1600 keys to the mega-project across its Conrad Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton, and Hilton Garden Inn brands Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 30 April 2024: Rua Al Madinah Holding has signed an agreement with Hilton to open three hotels comprising of over 1600 keys at Rua […]
Major Expansion of Dubai World Central: Shaping the Future of Air Travel
Discover Dubai’s next step in aviation dominance with the AED128 billion expansion of Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC), set to transform travel experiences and reinforce Dubai as a top global aviation hub.
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Accor & Alesayi Holding Announce Development of Abraj Omar Hotel & Residences Makkah – MGallery Collection
New iconic development in Makkah, Saudi Arabia Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, in partnership with Alesayi Holding, a leader in the Saudi Arabian real estate market with a diverse portfolio of residential and commercial units, has announced plans for the opening of a new hotel and residences development, Abraj Omar Hotel & Residences Makkah – […]
Dex Squared and Absolute Hotel Services Form Strategic Partnership for Portfolio Expansion in the Middle East & Africa
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Monday, 22 April 2024 – Dubai-based Dex Squared, a pioneering hotel managementfirm, and international hospitality management group Absolute Hotel Services (AHS) have signed a strategic agreement to form a joint venture in the Middle East and Africa. The new entity, AHS Middle East & Africa (AHS MEA), will operate new AHS-branded properties across the region. The […]
Major International Conference in Saudi Arabia to Showcase the Future of Pilgrimage
A glimpse into new projects & services designed to transform travel to holy sites Riyadh The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah is hosting a three-day Umrah and Ziyarah Forum in Madinah starting April 22nd. This prestigious event, held under the patronage of the Governor Prince Salman bin Sultan Al Saud, will take place at […]
“Four Winds” Enhances its Position as one of the Most Trusted Specialized Companies in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain
Al Mani: “Receiving this international certification strengthens the company’s competitive advantages and solidifies its position as one of the most trusted specialist companies in the field of comprehensive and integrated logistics in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.” Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – April 16, 2024: Four Winds Saudi Arabia Limited, a Saudi leader in comprehensive […]
CEO of Thakher Development: We Anticipate that Makkah Will Host 30 Million Umrah Performers Annually Before 2030
Eng. Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al-Aboudi, CEO of Thakher Development Company, stated that he anticipates Makkah will host 30 million Umrah performers annually by 2030. Al-Aboudi made these remarks during his participation in a panel discussion at the second edition of the Manafea Forum 2024, which took place under the patronage of Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, […]
Riyadh Air and Artefact Sign Strategic Partnership to Innovate AI Solutions for the Aviation Industry
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; April 1, 2024: Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s digitally native, world-class airline and Artefact, a leading global consultancy in data and AI transformation services, have signed a strategic partnership aimed at revolutionising the aviation industry through AI applications. Utilising cutting edge cloud and AI technologies, the partnership will focus on building Riyadh Air’s data […]
Rotana announces the soft opening of Dar Rayhaan by Rotanain Al Khobar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
▪ Dar Rayhaan by Rotana marks Rotana’s second property to open in the Saudi Arabian coastal city, and the ninth in the Kingdom▪ Strengthening Rotana’s presence in the Kingdom, the four-star property adds 133 keys to its operating portfolio Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia – 31 March 2024: Rotana, one of the leading hotel management companies […]
150,000 Careem Bike trips completed in Madinah since launch
The first public network of electric bicycles and scooters in Saudi Arabia was launched in Madinah at the end of 2023. On the official day of the Saudi Green Initiative, Careem Bike is proud to help reduce carbon emissions in the Kingdom. Madinah, Saudi Arabia – 27 March 2024 – Residents and visitors of Madinah, Saudi Arabia, have […]
Hyundai Motor Group and RSG to Drive Eco-Friendly Mobility Solutions in Luxury Resorts in Saudi Arabia
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 25, 2024 – Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) and Red Sea Global (RSG) have agreed to collaborate on deploying eco-friendly mobility solutions in RSG’s luxury resorts in Saudi Arabia while exploring opportunities to implement innovative future mobility solutions. The Group and RSG signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), with Dongkun […]
BUJAIRI TERRACE LIGHTS UP FOR RAMADAN WITH UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES, FROM EXQUISITE IFTAR MENUS, POP-UP RETAIL SPACES AND DAILY ENTERTAINMENT
Nestled within the historic city of Diriyah, ‘The City of Earth’, Bujairi Terrace offers the perfect setting to fully embrace the Holy Month, creating unforgettable memories for family and friends Indulge in an array of specially curated Iftar menus, available at Bujairi Terrace’s international, regional and local restaurants, including TAKYA, Villa Mamas and Hakkasan From […]
PPG participates in MRO Middle East 2024
Exhibit featured PPG AEROCRON chrome-free electrocoat primer DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, March 22, 2024: PPG (NYSE: PPG) today announced its participation in MRO Middle East, a gathering of 200 international exhibitors from the airline maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) supply chain, which took place earlier this month in Dubai. “The commercial aviation aftermarket in the Middle East […]
Air Arabia shareholders approve 20% dividend distribution at Annual General Meeting
Sharjah, UAE; March 15, 2024: Air Arabia (PJSC) (DFM:AIRARABIA) shareholders approved the distribution of 20 percent cash dividend for the financial year ending December 31, 2023 at the company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM). The dividend, which is equivalent to 20 fils per share, underscores another year of record financial performance for the award-winning low-cost carrier. […]
Riyadh Air celebrates historic first year anniversary as Saudi Arabia’s digitally native airline reaches several key milestones and announced significant partnership agreements
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 13th March 2023: Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new world-class airline, is celebrating an extraordinary first anniversary, following its historic inception on the 12th of March 2023. During its first year in operation Riyadh Air, which is set to fly to 100 countries by 2030, dominated industry conversations signing major agreements and partnerships with […]
Emirates NBD KSA partners with Emirates Airline to transform regional travel with “Fly Now, Pay Down the Line’
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – March 12, 2024: Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa and Turkey) region, has signed an agreement with Emirates to launch “Fly Now, Pay Down the Line”, where customers can pay for tickets with a 0% installment plan instantly at the time of checkout on the Emirates […]
HILTON DEBUTS CURIO COLLECTION IN SAUDI ARABIA WITH THE OPENING OF THE HOTEL GALLERIA JEDDAH, CURIO COLLECTION BY HILTON
Beautiful lifestyle property offers guests 363 stylish rooms and world-class dining in the heart of the vibrant Tahlia Street Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 12 March 2024: Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announced today the opening of The Hotel Galleria Jeddah, Curio Collection by Hilton in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The opening marks the debut of Curio Collection by Hilton […]
As Ramadan Approaches, Address Jabal Omar Makkah Invites Guests to Embrace the Spirituality of the Season
Makkah, Saudi Arabia (8 March 2024): Address Jabal Omar Makkah, the iconic luxury hospitality destination in the heart of Makkah, is pleased to invite guests to embrace the sacred essence of the upcoming Ramadan. With the demand for Umrah and Hajj continuing to increase, this spiritual sanctuary plays a pivotal role in elevating Makkah’s dynamic hospitality landscape. […]