The Ministry of Tourism has released its 2024 Annual Statistical Report on the tourism sector in Saudi Arabia, highlighting key indicators of tourism activity and underlining the sector’s continued growth following the significant progress recorded in 2023.
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world's leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of two new hotels, Kimpton and EVEN Hotels Jeddah King Abdullah Sports City (KASC) - in partnership with Koushan Real Estate Development Company. Located within the masterplan of King Abdullah Sports City, a landmark district surrounding the stadium that will host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, the new properties are set to open in 2028, marking a significant milestone in IHG's growth in the Kingdom's fast-evolving hospitality landscape.
As temperatures soar in the Kingdom during the summer, Saudi travelers are heading abroad in record numbers, not only to traditional destinations, but also to emerging tourism destinations that offer cooler weather, cultural depth, and affordability. New data from Wego, the Middle East’s largest online travel marketplace, reveals shifts in travel patterns for summer 2025, marked by a sharp rise in solo travel and a growing demand for luxury accommodation.
Miraval Resorts & Spas, an industry leader and pioneer in transformative wellbeing and personal growth within the luxury hospitality space, in collaboration with Red Sea Global, a visionary developer shaping the future of regenerative tourism in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, proudly announces the launch of Miraval The Red Sea Residences. This collection of only twenty exclusive beach villas are designed for holistic living with a dedicated focus on wellbeing and life in balance.
Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Tourism, His Excellency Ahmed Al-Khateeb officially launched TOURISE today, a bold new global platform designed to shape a new horizon and plot a shared roadmap for the next 50 years of tourism.
JLL released its latest report, ‘Unlocking the investment potential in Saudi Arabia’s hotel industry’, highlighting the Kingdom's rapid ascent in the global tourism landscape which is creating unique investment opportunities in both its established and emerging cities for forward-thinking investors.
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest hotel franchising company with approximately 9,300 hotels spanning more than 95 countries, has entered into an exclusive development agreement with Le Park Concord Company to launch its iconic Super 8® by Wyndham brand in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. With plans to open 100 hotels over the next ten years, the agreement reinforces Wyndham's long-term commitment to quality, accessible and sustainable hospitality development in the region.
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world's leading hospitality companies, has announced the signing of EVEN Hotel Dammam, bringing its lifestyle wellness-focused brand to the Middle East for the first time. The agreement was signed on the sidelines of Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) in Riyadh.
Pushed by the Formula 1 Grand Prix, Jeddah’s hotel industry saw its highest April occupancy level on record, according to preliminary data from CoStar. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information, and analytics in the property markets.
JLL released its latest report, ‘Unlocking the investment potential in Saudi Arabia’s hotel industry’, highlighting the Kingdom's rapid ascent in the global tourism landscape which is creating unique investment opportunities in both its established and emerging cities for forward-thinking investors.
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, has announced the signing of three new hotels in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at Future Hospitality Summit Riyadh 2025. In partnership with Ashaad, a leading Saudi real estate developer, the trio of hotels, Hotel Indigo Jeddah Gate, InterContinental Al Khobar Al Hamra, and voco Al Khobar Al Andalus, further cement IHG’s commitment to the Kingdom’s tourism ambitions and Saudi Vision 2030.
Nofa Riyadh, a Radisson Collection Resort, has announced the appointment of Ibrahim Tabet as its new Executive Chef, ushering in a bold new culinary chapter for the luxury destination nestled within the Arabian savannah.
With a background in neuropsychology and a career forged at the intersection of creativity, data, and human behavior, Daaliah Meyer brings a rare and powerful perspective to hospitality marketing. Recently appointed as Cluster Director of Marketing & Communications for Nofa Riyadh, A Radisson Collection Resort, and Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Riyadh Diplomatic Quarter, she is on a mission to transform these properties into category-defining destinations in the Kingdom.
Radisson Hotel Group, one of the world’s leading hotel groups, reaffirms its commitment to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the broader Middle East region as it prepares to participate in the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) this May in Riyadh. With a focus on shaping the future of the regional hospitality sector, the Group continues its ambitious growth, aligning closely with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.
Mercure, a locally-inspired brand from Accor, announces the opening of Mercure Khamis Mushait in the Aseer region, under the management of Amsa Hospitality.
Step into a significant new chapter in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, part of the world leading hospitality group Accor. Recognized among the most storied addresses in the world and celebrating the best of each destination, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts will embrace culture in all its forms with three new Saudi openings - Fairmont Red Sea opening end of 2025, Fairmont Ajdan Al Khobar in 2027 and Fairmont Rua Madinah in 2028. Aligned with the Kingdom’s Saudi Vision 2030, this signifies a new stronghold in the Kingdom and bolsters the brand’s record-breaking pipeline.
In the lead up to the Future Hospitality Summit Saudi Arabia 2025 taking place in Riyadh next week, we asked several industry partners about the opportunities they see for the hospitaliy industry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 2025 and beyond.
Mercure, a locally-inspired brand from Accor, announces the opening of Mercure Khamis Mushait in the Aseer region, under the management of Amsa Hospitality.
The Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) and Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, announced the signing of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at Arabian Travel Market 2025, marking a strategic partnership that will build on Saudi’s emergence as a global tourism powerhouse.
Hospitality Management Holdings (HMH), a prominent hotel management group in the MENA region, has announced a major expansion in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) with the addition of new properties and ambitious development plans aimed at supporting the country’s growing tourism sector.