STR: Jeddah’s hotel performance surpassed pre-pandemic levels in November
Jeddah’s hotel performance came in lower than the month prior but surpassed pre-pandemic comparables, according to preliminary November 2022 data from STR.
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The Langham To Open In The Heart Of Luxury Enclave In Diriyah - The City Of Earth
Langham Hospitality Group continues its strategic global expansion with a new management agreement for The Langham in Diriyah, located 15 minutes from downtown Riyadh in Saudi Arabia with the Diriyah Gate Development Authority (DGDA).
Diriyah Gate Development Authority Signs 16 New Global Hotel Brands to its Hospitality Portfolio
Diriyah Gate Development Authority (DGDA), responsible for the transformation of Diriyah, the birthplace of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, into one of the greatest gathering places in the world, today announces adding 16 new global hotel brands to its already impressive hospitality portfolio which includes 16 additional global brands. Bringing the total to 32 hotel management agreements with the world’s most prestigious hotel brands, with our first hotel planned to open in 2023.
NEOM announces Sindalah, its first island development
His Royal Highness Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince, Prime Minister and Chairman of the NEOM Company Board of Directors, has announced the development of Sindalah, the first luxury island destination in NEOM and one of the most important projects supporting Saudi Arabia's national tourism strategy.
IHCL Signs its 250th Hotel in The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the signing of its milestone 250th hotel in Saudia Arabia. The Taj-branded hotel is in partnership with the Diriyah Gate Development Authority (DGDA), who are responsible for the transformation of the historic city of Diriyah, The City of Earth, into a world-class mixed-use development. The hotel will be part of the Diriyah project, located in close proximity from downtown Riyadh, which envisions the location’s development as an international cultural and lifestyle destination inspired by the birth place of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia calls for new global tourism innovation index
Saudi Arabia has made a call to action for worldwide collaboration among likeminded National Tourism Organizations (NTOs) in creating a new Tourism Innovation Index (TII) to enable sustainable, competent and innovative tourism landscape across the globe.
Saudi Arabia’s Tourism Landscape – Establishing a Vision
Saudi Arabia is entering an entirely new tourism landscape with its Saudi Vision 2030 initiatives. With a strong economic outlook, a diversification of its economy, and significant governmental support, the hospitality and tourism markets across the Kingdom are expected to thrive over the next decade.
IHG debuts Vignette Collection in the Middle East with a signing in Saudi Arabia
The new hotel is in line with IHG's commitment to add over 10,000 rooms to its portfolio in the country within the next 2-3 years.
Guenter Gebhard has been promoted to Regional Vice President and General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre
Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Center, the most iconic hotel in Riyadh, is pleased to announce the recent promotion of Guenter Gebhard as Regional Vice President and General Manager.
STR: Riyadh’s hotel industry showed improved performance in October
Riyadh’s hotel industry showed improved performance from the month prior, according to preliminary October 2022 data from STR.
Four Seasons and Midad Real Estate Announce Plans For Hotel and Private Residences in Jeddah’s Corniche District
The upcoming luxury hotel, serviced apartments and branded residences will have exceptional views of the Red Sea and easy access to Jeddah's dynamic commerce hubs.
General Manager Power List 2022: 10 top GMs in Saudi Arabia right now
The General Manager Power 100 2022 has been revealed, and in it, are 10 of the very best general managers in Saudi Arabia. KSA hospiality is the most exciting it has ever been, with religious tourism coming back, business tourism as resilient as ever, and of course, the immense boom in leisure.
Waleed Al Malki has been promoted to Director of Sales at Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya
Waleed Al Malki has been newly promoted to Director of Sales for Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya. With his rich experience of the local market and as the property's Director of Sales - Government Affairs and Protocol, Waleed will help the property find new market niches, improve performance, expand into new feeder areas, generate higher profits and solidify the brand's position in the fierce business market of Riyadh.
IHG® strengthens its new generation luxury offering in Saudi Arabia with signing of InterContinental Al Khobar Dana Bay
The signing aligns with IHG's expansion strategy in KSA.
Future Hospitality Summit returns to Riyadh from 28 February to 2 March 2023
Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Saudi Arabia will take place in Riyadh in 2023, bringing together the region’s industry leaders for discussions, deals and insight on the continued growth of the Kingdom’s hospitality and tourism sectors.
IHG signs a new generation InterContinental Hotel for 2028 Opening in Riyadh
IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world's leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a Management Agreement with Al Ajlan Company for InterContinental Hotel & Residences in the Riyadh North area. Set to open by 2028, the prestigious 400-key hotel and serviced apartments will form part of a state-of-the art masterplan comprising of high-end retail, offices and entertainment. The hotel will reflect the modern luxury philosophy and will strengthen IHG's offering in the segment.
Tobias Ammon has been appointed as General Manager at Radisson Hotel & Apartments Dammam Industrial City
Radisson Hotel & Apartments, Damman Industrial City, KSA has appointed Tobias Ammon as its new general manager.
Saudi Arabia’s NEOM backs $350m sustainable hot air balloon hotel
A US$350 million five-star hotel in the form of a hot air balloon has been backed by NEOM. Nimbus, conceived by a group of students at Cornell University, will fly above the skies of the giga-project as a self-contained hotel room costing $7,900 a night.
IHG expands lifestyle portfolio in Saudi Arabia, with Hotel Indigo Jeddah
The signing comes a year after the brand's entry into the Kingdom.
Banyan Tree AlUla Debuts in Saudi Arabia
Banyan Tree launches its first property in historical AlUla in Saudi Arabia, ushering in the Group's debut in the Kingdom. AlUla is attracting the attention of the world's affluent travellers with its mesmerising mix of history, culture, and entertainment, all set against a breathtaking desert backdrop dating back millions of years.