IHG to introduce all its Luxury & Lifestyle brands to Saudi Arabia by 2028
IHG has 48 open hotels and 62 in the pipeline in Saudi Arabia, with Six Senses, Regent, Kimpton, Hotel Indigo and Vignette Collection all entering the market by 2028.
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Blacksand and Marriott International Announce Landmark Deal to Open 10 Hotels in Saudi Arabia
Blacksand and Marriott will develop 10 hotels with 1,300+ rooms across Saudi Arabia by 2030, spanning luxury to extended-stay brands, with 6,000+ jobs created and 60% allocated to Saudi nationals.
Future Hospitality Summit Saudi Arabia officially opens in Riyadh
FHS Saudi Arabia 2026 opens at Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah with 150+ speakers, covering hospitality investment across real estate, technology, wellness, and branded residences over three days.
FHS Saudi Arabia to take the stage in Riyadh tomorrow
FHS Saudi Arabia 2026 opens in Riyadh on 22–24 June at Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, with investors representing $4.99 trillion AUM attending the Kingdom's leading hospitality deal-making forum.
Where Opportunity Meets Capital: The New Architecture of Hospitality in Riyadh
Industry partners preview investment themes ahead of FHS Saudi Arabia 2026, highlighting Riyadh's shift toward integrated leisure, MICE, and sustainability-led hospitality development.
By Dory Mouawad, Director Operations Ewaa Hotels, The Bench
GAME ON: HOW GLOBAL SPORTS EVENTS RESHAPE CITIES, INVESTMENT & TOURISM
Four hospitality executives outline how Saudi Arabia can convert mega-events like Riyadh Expo 2030 and FIFA 2034 into decades of tourism growth by prioritising legacy, infrastructure alignment, and mixed-use development over short-term RevPAR gains.
What the Desert Already Knows
A 2026 strategic assessment of Gulf hospitality arguing that giga-project corrections mask a deeper, more durable shift toward heritage-led, authenticity-driven luxury that will define global hospitality trends through 2030.
By Nicolas Frangos, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Luxxie Lime - Luxury & Lifestyle Hospitality
Where Opportunity Meets Capital: Why Saudi Arabia's Hospitality Opportunity Is Broader Than Tourism Alone
Ahead of FHS Saudi Arabia 2026, this analysis argues the Kingdom's hospitality growth is driven by economic diversification, talent mobility, and domestic demand, not tourism alone.
By Vincent Miccolis, Managing Director Middle East, Africa and Türkiye, The Ascott Limited
Saudi Hotels Do Not Need More AI Tools. They Need a Demand Operating Model.
The author argues Saudi hotels must build a structured demand operating model across segmentation, forecasting, channel profitability, and decision governance before AI tools can deliver meaningful commercial impact.
By Dr. Tong Yin, Founder of InsightBridge Global LLC and a doctoral researcher, InsightBridge Global LLC
FHS Saudi Arabia celebrates entrepreneurship as Startup Den returns for 2026 edition
FHS Saudi Arabia's Startup Den returns for 2026, with six finalists pitching live for prizes including FHS World access and curated meetings with VCs and investors.
Raffles Hotels & Resorts Unveils a New Landmark of Luxury on the Red Sea Corniche
Raffles Hotels & Resorts is excited to announce the debut of Raffles Jeddah, a glamorous new landmark standing gracefully along the city's historic Corniche. With sweeping views across the Red Sea, the hotel blends elegant design, curated experiences, and the brand's renowned butler service to create a refined retreat in one of Saudi Arabia's most historic destinations.
Hospitality in the GCC: Hotel Owner and Investor Sentiment on the U.S.-Iran Conflict
HVS surveyed owners and investors representing 160,000 GCC hotel rooms, finding cautious but intact long-term confidence despite the 2026 U.S.-Iran conflict disrupting aviation and traveller demand.
By Hala Matar Choufany, President - HVS Middle East, Africa and South Asia, Dubai, HVS
FHS Saudi Arabia pre-event feature: hospitality investment outlook
FHS Saudi Arabia (22-24 June, Riyadh) previews the Kingdom's 358,000-room pipeline and investment outlook, featuring perspectives from Wyndham, The First Group, Amsa, and Ewaa Hotel Group.
Where Opportunity Meets Capital: Unlocking Saudi Arabia’s Next Phase of Hospitality Growth
Analysis ahead of the 2026 Future Hospitality Summit explores how Saudi Arabia's young demographics and Vision 2030 are reshaping investment strategies toward franchise models and midscale properties.
By Wytze van den Berg, Vice President, International Operations, BWH Hotels EMEA, The Bench
Kai Dieckmann has been appointed as General Manager at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Red Sea at Shura Island
Four Seasons Resort and Residences Red Sea at Shura Island announces the appointment of Kai Dieckmann as General Manager of the much-anticipated property that will set a new benchmark in regenerative luxury island tourism.
Ulf Bremer has been appointed as General Manager at Four Seasons Resort and Residences AMAALA at Triple Bay
As Four Seasons Resort and Residences AMAALA at Triple Bay prepares to welcome guests, Ulf Bremer takes the helm with a clear ambition to create an experience that feels restorative, soulful, and deeply connected to its surroundings. Reflecting a more grounded, regenerative approach to hospitality in line with Saudi Arabia’s evolving tourism landscape, the coastal retreat is shaped by three elemental wellness journeys balancing movement, stillness, and discovery. As a seasoned hotelier with a deep appreciation for Saudi culture, Ulf sets out to help guests discover the Kingdom’s natural beauty from a new perspective, guided by personalised experiences that shift wellness away from escape and towards meaningful reconnection with place, pace, and self.
Future Hospitality Summit Saudi Arabia announces packed programme for 2026 edition
The summit returns to Riyadh with 1,100+ expected attendees and focus on $1.6 billion in business opportunities generated in 2025.
Kempinski Residences at Masar, Makkah to Provide Unmatched Hospitality in one of the World’s Most Prestigious Destinations
Kempinski Group, Europe’s oldest luxury hospitality company, today announced Kempinski Residences at Masar, Makkah, its first branded residences project in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Developed by Umm Al Qura for Development & Construction Company, the owner, developer, and operator of the Masar destination in the Holy City of Makkah, the project brings Kempinski’s 150-year legacy of luxury hospitality to the prestigious Masar development, in the heart of Makkah, within the vicinity of the Grand Mosque.
Aidan Dempsey has been appointed as General Manager at The St. Regis Red Sea Resort
Aidan Dempsey has been appointed General Manager of The St. Regis Red Sea Resort, bringing over two decades of international luxury hospitality experience to one of the world’s most visionary new destinations. Set within the untouched beauty of Saudi Arabia’s western coastline, The Red Sea represents a bold reimagining of travel, where regenerative tourism, cultural authenticity, and ultra-luxury converge at an unprecedented scale.
Middle East Travel & Tourism Soars as Saudi Arabia Fuels Growth at Nearly Twice the Global Rate and Leads the Region
WTTC data shows Middle East tourism GDP reached $385.8 billion in 2025, with Saudi Arabia leading at $178 billion and business travel spending surging 23% regionwide.