Tourism & Aviation
Tourism and aviation news — covering travel technology, airline updates, Saudi tourism developments, and hospitality innovations in the Kingdom and the region.
Sabre and American Express Global Business Travel announce multi-year technology partnership to advance corporate travel
GBT plans to make multi-million dollar long-term annual investment in joint technology development with Sabre Two thought-leading companies plan to develop distribution ecosystem for corporate travel industry New agreement anticipates meaningful growth in GDS bookings through Sabre SOUTHLAKE, Texas – Dec. 6, 2021 – Sabre Corporation [NASDAQ: SABR] and American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) today announce […]
IHG Hotels & Resorts reaffirms commitment to develop local talent in Saudi Arabia
#TrueSaudiTrueHospitality campaign invites Saudi talent to join and advance the hospitality sector in the Kingdom November 29, 2021: IHG® Hotels & Resorts has launched a campaign reaffirming company’s commitment to develop Saudi talent in the Kingdom, reinforcing the significance of the Kingdom in the global brand’s regional growth ambitions. IHG aims to hire more than 6000 Saudi nationals across its growing portfolio in the Kingdom by 2030. Haitham Mattar, Managing Director, India, Middle East & […]
Priority Pass Continues Growth with New Strategic offerings
Expansion part of broader Priority Pass initiative to create premium seamless airport experiences for Members Dubai, United Arab Emirates 29 November: Priority Pass, the world’s leading traveller experiences programme, owned and operated by Collinson, has announced its plans to more than double the number of lounges worldwide that will be offering its Ready 2 Order food […]
Winter at Tantora line up announced
Bocelli returns, music at Hegra, Outdoor Cinema, Desert Polo, Fursan Endurance Cup and AlUla Citrus Festival ALULA, KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA, 25 NOVEMBER 2021: The very first music and cultural festival in the Kingdom returns to AlUla this December. The new six-week format runs from 21 December to 12 February and features an exciting curated […]
Diriyah Gate Development Authority unveils its vision for Diriyah Square, the commercial heart of the Diriyah giga project
Riyadh, November 2021 – Diriyah Gate Development Authority (DGDA) today officially unveils its vision for Diriyah Square, the commercial heart of its 190 Billion SAR [50 Billion USD] Diriyah giga-project on the edge of Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – scheduled to be open by 2024. Bringing together wonderful experiences for young and old, Diriyah Square is […]
Biggest ever Dubai Airshow marks major turning point in recovery and growth of international aerospace industry
Upwards of USD 78 billion worth of deals secured or announced during Dubai Airshow 2021 More than 104,000 attendees across five days with a 50% increase in trade visitors compared to previous edition 387 civil and military delegations attended the event 148 countries represented during the Airshow 371 new exhibitors and more than 80 start-ups […]
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IHG® announces 11th property in the Saudi capital with Crowne Plaza Taiba Riyadh
The latest signing will bring yet another new generation Crowne Plaza hotel to the Kingdom 23rd November 2021: IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a Management Agreement with Al Aqeeq Real Estate Development Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Taiba Investments for Crowne Plaza Taiba Riyadh. Located on Makkah Al […]
AlUla International Airport Receives the First Direct International Flight Operated by flynas
Saudi airline flynas opens up the horizons for visitors from Dubai and the world to journey into 200,000 years of unexplored human history. Flight departed from Dubai International Airport with visitors and officials from flynas and RCU marking the first direct international passenger flight to the ancient city. There will be three direct flights a […]
Dubai Airshow and UAE Space Agency sign MoU to increase focus on the space sector
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 15 November 2021: Dubai Airshow and the UAE Space Agency have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the second day of Dubai Airshow 2021. The two parties will collaborate to further position Dubai Airshow as a key platform for companies and investors in the space sector. The partnership will support […]
Dubai Airshow 2021 set to welcome more than 85,000 visitors for biggest edition of the event in history
13 new countries to be represented at this year’s Dubai Airshow Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 13 November 2021: The world is set to witness the launch of the much-anticipated Dubai Airshow 2021 on Sunday, 14 November, which is expected to be the biggest edition of the event since it began in 1989. The Airshow […]
flynas launches first international flights to AlUla
From Dubai, Kuwait, Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam. flynas, the Saudi national air carrier and leading low-cost airline in the Middle East, has announced its latest flights expansion including the first ever direct international flights into AlUla International Airport. Starting from 19th November 2021, the first international routes into AlUla will take off from Dubai and Kuwait. Domestic […]
UAE media welcomes Discover Europe Treasures as it debuts in Dubai to spice up local cuisine
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES– November 9, 2021 – (AETOSWire): An exclusive media roundtable and exhibition to showcase the use and benefits of European products, Krokos Kozanis PDO and Magiun de prune Topoloveni PGI- two of the most sought-after European spices, has been announced to take place on November 10, at Airwerks Cafe, Jumeirah. Dubbed Discover European Treasures, the […]
A range of new exhibitors to join Dubai Airshow 2021
The upcoming Airshow will welcome new exhibitors from Belgium, Ukraine, Greece, Israel, Switzerland, Brazil, Czech Republic, Canada, the Russian Federation, the UK, and the US Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 09 November 2021: Dubai Airshow 2021 is set to welcome over 370 new exhibitors this year, in addition to the major local and global players […]
Expo 2020 Dubai latest visit figure approaches 3 million
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, 9 November 2021 – Expo 2020 Dubai has recorded 2,942,388 visits since its grand opening on 1 October. The visitor numbers included over 100,000 schoolchildren, with Expo set to further stimulate young minds during the forthcoming Knowledge & Learning Week from 12-18 December. In the past week, Expo 2020 Dubai marked UAE Flag Day, which […]
CHALHOUB GROUP LAUNCHES ‘THE FRENCH ART DE VIVRE, A DREAM TO SHARE’ EXHIBITION AT DUBAI EXPO 2020
Located at the France Pavilion from the 8th of November until the 6th of December The exhibition celebrates French savoir-faire, with a focus on handcrafted masterpieces tableware and accessories The three legendary Maisons Baccarat, Bernardaud, and Christofle, alongside Tanagra, will be the main contributors to the temporary exhibition revealing masterpieces for the first time in the region […]
Expo 2020 Dubai declares first month ‘a huge success’, with 2.35 million visits during October
Jeddah – Saudi Arabia, 7 November 2021 – Expo 2020 Dubai organisers have hailed the first month of the event as a “huge success”, announcing an impressive 2,350,868 visits from 1-31 October, with a host of memorable events, entertainment and seminars attracting people from the UAE, region and beyond. So far, 28 per cent of visits were made […]
SITA LAUNCHES FREE DIGITAL TRAVEL DECLARATION SOLUTION, SUPPORTING GOVERNMENTS IN SAFELY OPENING THEIR BORDERS
SITA will be making part of this solution available free of charge to government agencies to address the mounting challenge around health documentation LONDON – 2 November 2021 – SITA today announced that to support the recovery of the travel industry, it will make its Digital Travel Declaration solution – which allows passengers to share required […]
AlUla welcomes guests on world first ‘Museum in the Sky’ flight by SAUDIA
Visitors are invited to book a unique inflight experience on November 4th as SAUDIA and AlUla highlight arguably the world’s biggest archaeological program AlUla, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 1 November 2021: The world’s first “Museum in the Sky” is a joint collaboration between AlUla and SAUDIA Airlines, to highlight the significance of AlUla as a living […]
IHG® partners with The Red Sea Development Company to open InterContinental Resort Red Sea
The latest signing is aligned with IHG’s strategy to grow its presence in the Kingdom, in line with Saudi Vision 2030 31 October 2021: IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a Management Agreement with The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC), an affiliate of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) to open the InterContinental Resort Red Sea […]
Radisson Hotel Group shows remarkable growth in 2021 marked by 70 signings and openings in key markets in EMEA
Radisson Hotel Group, one of the world’s leading hotel groups, looks back on a successful Q3 2021 with key expansions across the Group’s EMEA portfolio, reaching over 50 hotel signings and nearly 30 openings in EMEA YTD. Radisson Hotel Group is continuing its road to recovery and ambitious pursuit of its five-year expansion and transformation plan. The […]
Mosaid Travel & Tourism Services reaffirms over a decade of partnership with Sabre
Saudi travel company to leverage Sabre’s technology to aid recovery and gain traveller trust JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia and MANAMA, Bahrain, 28 October 2021– Mosaid Travel & Tourism Services (MTTS), one of the leading travel companies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has renewed its partnership with Sabre Corporation(NASDAQ: SABR), the leading software and technology company that […]
Three Michelin-Starred Chef Jason Atherton opens Maraya Social restaurant in AlUla
AlUla – Saudi Arabia, 26 October 2021: AlUla, home to Hegra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the oldest cities in the Arabian Peninsula is set to welcome its first signature fine-dining restaurant. English Chef and restaurateur Jason Atherton, who owns and runs three Michelin star restaurants across the world, will open Maraya Social on 27 October 2021. The restaurant is located […]