Saudi Arabia has confirmed a fundamental shift in its Vision 2030 tourism strategy, moving away from speculative mega-projects toward event-driven demand, private sector participation, and measurable economic returns. On April 15, the Public Investment Fund […]
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Russian citizens are continuing to travel visa-free to China under an ongoing trial scheme, while Saudi Arabia is set to introduce a reciprocal visa exemption agreement with Russia from May 11, 2026. The China policy
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The Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grand Prix weekends in April have been cancelled as a result of the war in the Middle East. Formula 1 has concluded after “careful evaluations” that it is not safe to
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InterContinental Hotels & Resorts announces the opening of InterContinental The Red Sea Resort, a 210-room luxury property on Shura Island that forms part of Saudi Arabia’s flagship Red Sea development. The debut advances IHG’s expansion
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IHG Hotels & Resorts marks its 50th anniversary in Saudi Arabia with new investments, portfolio growth and upgraded luxury offerings as the Group expands its long-term role in the Kingdom’s tourism sector. The company confirms
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Saudi Arabia and Colombia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cultural cooperation to strengthen collaboration and knowledge exchange across multiple creative sectors. The agreement was formalized during a meeting between His Highness Prince
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Saudi Arabia has launched a new global tourism campaign featuring football star Cristiano Ronaldo, aimed at positioning the kingdom as a leading year-round destination beyond its growing reputation for sport. The campaign, titled “I Came
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Saudi Arabia will permit alcohol in 600 designated tourist zones by 2026, marking a historic shift in the Kingdom’s approach to international tourism. The decision, which allows the sale and consumption of wine and beer
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A unique destination with a rich culture, heritage, and a true spirit of hospitality, Saudi Arabia is revolutionizing the hospitality industry with exciting new hotel openings. These hotel projects seamlessly blend traditional and modern elements,
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IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced a strategic partnership with the King Abdullah Financial District Management and Development Company (KAFD DMC) to introduce two new luxury hotels in Riyadh. The agreement sees the addition of
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Raffles Hotels & Resorts, a leading luxury brand of Accor, and NEOM unveiled plans to debut Raffles Trojena, a new mountain resort in Trojena, the year-round mountain destination located in northwestern Saudi Arabia. Scheduled to
Imagine a country that welcomed 27.6 million overnight tourists in 2023. The country increased its annual arrival target from 100 to 150 million tourists by 2030. Is it possible? This country is the Kingdom of
27.6m tourists in 2023, 150m by 2030, Realistic? Read More »
