NEOM’s Sindalah welcomes MB92 for yacht repair facility
Saudi Arabia’s $500 billion futuristic city, NEOM and the leading superyacht maintenance company, MB92 Group, have harnessed a partnership to establish a 10,000 square-meter repair facility for yachts at NEOM’s luxury island and yachting destination on the Saudi water of the Red Sea, Sindalah. The partnership aligns with the imminent opening of Sindalah during 2024 […]
InterContinental unveils first Riyadh resort
IHG Hotels and Resorts has unveiled an InterContinental Durrat Al Riyadh Resort and Spa in Saudi Arabia, InterContinental’s first resort in the kingdom’s capital. Positioned as the brand’s debut “urban luxury resort and spa” in Riyadh, the property recently underwent a SAR45 million refurbishment. Interior design studio Kristina Zanic Consultants were appointed for the refurbishment of the property […]
Saudia resumes services to Canada in December: Restarts Jeddah-Toronto route
After a hiatus since September 2018, Saudia is set to re-establish its presence in Canada starting from December 2023. The airline will revive its Jeddah – Toronto and Riyadh – Toronto routes, marking an important milestone in its service offerings. Initial frequency and aircraft Saudia, a member of the SkyTeam alliance, is gearing up to […]
Marriott announces two new properties in NEOM’s Trojena
Marriott International has signed an agreement with NEOM to open two luxury properties including Saudi Arabia’s first W Hotel and a JW Marriott hotel in Trojena. Trojena which is currently under construction is NEOM’s mountain destination located in the northwest of Saudi Arabia will be the host venue for the 2029 Asian Winter Games. “We […]
Saudi Arabia receives 7.8 million tourists in Q1 2023
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism said that the country received 7.8 million tourists during the first quarter of 2023. That figure, it says, represents its highest quarterly performance, and was achieved on the back of a 64 per cent growth compared to the same period in 2019. It added that the kingdom achieved second place […]
Red Sea Global joins World Travel & Tourism Council
the Red Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind two of the world’s most ambitious regenerative tourism destinations, The Red Sea and Amaala, has joined the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) as a destination partner. WTTC is the global authority on the economic and social contribution of travel and tourism. It promotes sustainable growth for […]
SAUDIA Group allocated 1.2 million seats for 2023 Hajj season
SAUDIA Group has revealed its operational performance during the peak of the summer travel season from May 21-August 2, 2023, which included this year’s Hajj season. During this period, it allocated more than 1.2 million seats for Hajj pilgrims, operating 79,000 flights. Its fleet flew an average of half a million hours, while recording an […]
Riyadh Air to support inclusion of Saudi nationals in aviation workforce
Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Air, the newly launched national carrier of Saudi Arabia, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Colleges of Excellence (CoE) to support the inclusion of Saudi nationals in the aviation workforce. CoE, established by the Technical and Vocational Training Corporate (TVTC) in Saudi Arabia, provides training services in the kingdom. […]
Saudi wealth fund takes $15.6bn hit from SoftBank and tech
Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund reported a $15.6bn comprehensive loss for 2022 after the value of its investments in SoftBank Vision Fund plunged and other tech ventures were hit by a market downturn. The Public Investment Fund, or PIF, made an income of $25.4bn the year before, according to an annual financial report published Sunday. […]
Saudi Arabia & Monaco sign MoUs to develop coastal tourism in Red Sea
The Saudi Red Sea Authority (SRSA) has signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs), with Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation and Monaco Yacht Club, aiming to develop coastal tourism in the Red Sea.The signing of the agreements aligns with SRSA’s mandate to regulate the navigational activities of cruise ships and yachts, as well as to […]