Brussels / Riyadh, 2023-Mar-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the opening of its eighth hotel in Riyadh, Radisson Blu Hotel, Riyadh Convention & Exhibition Center. This new addition forms an integral part of the Riyadh International Conference and Exhibition Center. Situated in the capital city of Saudi Arabia… Read the full press release
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Hyatt Expands Presence in Saudi Arabia with Three New Hotels in Madinah
Three Hyatt-branded hotels will debut in Madinah under Grand Hyatt, Hyatt Regency and Hyatt Place brands CHICAGO, IL, 2023-Feb-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (February 6, 2023) that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into management agreements with Rua Al Madinah Holding Company to manage three new Hyatt-branded hotels, including… Read the full press release
Marriott International’s Deal Signings Soar: Company Signs Two Deals a Day, Adding 108,000 Rooms in 2022
Marriott International announced that the company’s deal signings accelerated again in 2022. BETHESDA, MD, 2023-Jan-25 — /Travel PR News/ — At the Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS) in Los Angeles, Marriott International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MAR) announced that the company’s deal signings accelerated again in 2022. The company signed an average of two deals a day,… Read the full press release
UNWTO unveils ‘Best Tourism Villages 2022’
Madrid, Spain, 2022-Dec-22 — /Travel PR News/ — From Austria to Vietnam, 32 destinations from all around the world have been named as ‘Best Tourism Villages 2022’ by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). The accolade recognizes rural destinations that are embracing tourism as a driver of development and new opportunities for jobs and income, while… Read the full press release
Emirates features Real Madrid stars in new advertising campaign to boost travel during the winter season
Dubai, UAE, 2022-Dec-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates and Real Madrid are looking to capture the attention of football fans with the launch of two ads to attract customers to travel this winter across the airline’s network of more than 130 destinations including Dubai. The first one features Real Madrid stars Luka Modrić, Vinícius Júnior… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways announces resumption of services to Taif, Saudi Arabia
Passengers flying from Taif will benefit from the airline’s extensive international network across Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas via the World’s Best Airport, Hamad International Airport DOHA, Qatar, 2022-Dec-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is pleased to announce that it will resume services to Taif starting 3 January 2023 with three weekly… Read the full press release
IHG® Hotels & Resorts to rebrand Carlton Al Moaibed Hotel in Al Khobar into Saudi Arabia’s first Vignette Collection Hotel
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 Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, 2022-Nov-30 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a management agreement with… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways announces resumption of services to Qassim, Saudi Arabia
The national carrier of the state of Qatar will operate more than 100 weekly flights to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Passengers flying from Qassim and Riyadh will benefit from the airline’s international network of more than 150 destinations across Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas DOHA, Qatar, 2022-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways will… Read the full press release
Radisson Hotel Group announces the opening of Mansard Riyadh, A Radisson Collection Hotel
Brussels/Riyadh, 2022-Jun-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the opening of Mansard Riyadh, A Radisson Collection Hotel, the luxury lifestyle brand’s second hotel in the city. The hotel’s name comes from its distinct Mansard roofline, designed as an homage to the signature Parisian Haussmann style of the mid 1800s,… Read the full press release
flydubai announces resumption of services to Abha in Saudi Arabia
The Dubai-based carrier resumes flights to Abha in Saudi Arabia from 23 June with a daily service The carrier grows its network to more than 100 destinations served by a fleet of 64 Boeing 737 aircraft Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2022-Jun-08 — /Travel PR News/ — flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, has announced today (03 June… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways teams up with flydubai, Kuwait Airways, Oman Air and Saudia to connect match ticket holders to Doha via Match Day Shuttle flights
Scheduled Match Day Shuttle services will provide fans a convenient 24-hour experience, from Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia and UAE GCC national carriers poised to be exclusive Match Day Shuttle airlines during the tournament period DOHA, Qatar, 2022-May-28 — /Travel PR News/ — As part of the commitment to make the first ever FIFA World Cup… Read the full press release
Marriott International to debut Ritz-Carlton Reserve brand off the west coast of Saudi Arabia in 2023
Part of Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea destination, this Private Sanctuary will Deliver Transformative and Immersive Guest Experiences RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, 2022-May-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. today (MAY 23, 2022) announced it has signed an agreement with The Red Sea Development Company to debut its distinguished Ritz-Carlton Reserve brand off the west… Read the full press release
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts announces Rosewood Red Sea, set to be one of Saudi Arabia’s top cultural and lifestyle destinations
The ultra-luxury hospitality and lifestyle brand announces new hotel project in Saudi Arabia Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 2022-May-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has been appointed by The Red Sea Development Company to manage Rosewood Red Sea, opening as part of phase one of the multi-complex The Red Sea development. Located along… Read the full press release
Hyatt announces signing of 180-room luxury wellness resort, Miraval The Red Sea
Miraval The Red Sea will guide guests on a wellness journey in the Middle East CHICAGO, IL, 2022-May-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (May 18, 2022) that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with The Red Sea Development Company for Miraval The Red Sea, a 180-room… Read the full press release
flydubai resumes operations to Ha’il and Tabuk in Saudi Arabia
The Dubai-based carrier resumes flights to Ha’il and Tabuk in Saudi Arabia from 09 May with five flights a week The resumption of flights to Ha’il and Tabuk sees flydubai’s network in Saudi Arabia grow to ten points Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2022-Apr-26 — /Travel PR News/ —flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, has announced today (21… Read the full press release
NETCOM becomes the newest Affiliate Member of UNWTO
Madrid, Spain, 2022-Apr-26 — /Travel PR News/ — UNWTO has welcomed NETCOM, a leader in communications and digital advertising, into its growing network of Affiliate Members. Affiliate Members are drawn from every part of the diverse tourism sector, with businesses, civil society, destinations and academia all represented. Through this network, UNWTO guides the development and growth… Read the full press release
UNWTO has successfully celebrated the 48th session of its Regional Commission for the Middle East
Middle East, 2022-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Returning to Egypt for the third time since 2018, the Commission addressed the pressing challenges faced by tourism and looked to the future as the sector’s recovery gathers pace across the region. According to the latest UNWTO data, international arrivals to destinations in the Middle East were 52%… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts announces plans for Four Seasons Hotel Diriyah, Saudi Arabia
The Hotel will be part of the expansive Diriyah development, soon to become an international cultural and lifestyle destination inspired by the heritage of Saudi Arabia Toronto, Canada, 2022-Mar-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, one of the world’s leading luxury hospitality companies, and Diriyah Gate Development Authority (DGDA), the developers of… Read the full press release
Swissport to provide airport ground services and air cargo handling for Philippines’ Cebu Pacific in Osaka (KIX) and Fukuoka (FUK)
Tokyo, Japan, 2022-Feb-26 — /Travel PR News/ — With recent contract wins in Osaka (KIX) and Fukuoka (FUK), Swissport now supports Cebu Pacific, the Philippines’ leading low-cost airline, in an exclusive partnership at all Japanese stations. Swissport has been providing airport ground services and air cargo handling for Cebu Pacific in Japan since 2014. With… Read the full press release
Deutsche Hospitality announces signing of to Steigenberger Porsche Design Hotels projects in Saudi Arabia
Focus on Steigenberger Porsche Design Hotels Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2022-Jan-18 — /Travel PR News/ — In the presence of His Excellency Ahmed Al-Khateeb, Minister of Tourism and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Tourism Development Fund. The Tourism Development Fund (TDF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Deutsche Hospitality, the umbrella… Read the full press release
Marriott International to develop two new luxury hotels in Saudi Arabia: The St. Regis Riyadh and The Jeddah EDITION
The St. Regis Riyadh and The Jeddah EDITION are anticipated to open in prime city locations RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, 2021-Dec-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. today (DECEMBER 6, 2021) announced it has signed an agreement with Sela Sport Company to develop two new luxury hotels in Saudi Arabia. Slated to open in 2022,… Read the full press release
Hyatt announces signing of 430-room Grand Hyatt hotel on Shaura Island, Saudi Arabia
Grand Hyatt The Red Sea will form part of one of the world’s most ambitious tourism projects CHICAGO, IL, 2021-Oct-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (October 27, 2021) that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with The Red Sea Development Company for a 430-room Grand Hyatt… Read the full press release
UNWTO and NEOM partner for a new initiative focused on the future of tourism in Saudi Arabia
Madrid, Spain, 2021-Oct-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The ‘Tourism Experiences of the Future’ challenge will source innovative ideas and disruptive business models related to the tourism needs of the future, in line with growing demand for new experiences. All proposals must be aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals and should include the introduction or adaptation of… Read the full press release
Emirates will be offering extra baggage for travel to Beirut
Dubai, UAE, 2021-Aug-26 — /Travel PR News/ — In a move to support its Lebanese customers, communities and diaspora around the world, Emirates will be offering extra baggage for travel to Beirut from around its network, starting this week until 30 September 2021*. With Lebanon experiencing a severe shortage of essential goods and medicines, Emirates customers… Read the full press release
IATA welcomes Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s acceptance of IATA Travel Pass
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 2021-Aug-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the decision of the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to accept IATA Travel Pass to confirm pre-departure COVID-19 test results for departing and arriving passengers starting 30th of September 2021. Eventually this… Read the full press release
IHG announces plans of opening at least 7 hotels in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
The latest signing is aligned with IHG’s strategy to expand presence in the Kingdom, in line with Saudi Vision 2030 Denham, United Kingdom, 2021-May-20 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a Master Development Agreement (MDA) with RIVA Development Company via… Read the full press release
Marriott International announces multi-project agreement with Al Saedan Group for new hotels across Saudi Arabia
Anticipated new hotels include the debut of Renaissance Hotels in the Kingdom, the world’s largest Aloft Hotel, and a Courtyard by Marriott in Makkah BETHESDA, MD, 2021-Mar-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) today (MARCH 23, 2021) announced it has signed an agreement with Al Saedan Group, a leading real estate… Read the full press release
Hyatt announces the opening of Grand Hyatt Al Khobar Hotel and Residences in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
The opening marks the first Grand Hyatt branded hotel in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia CHICAGO, IL, 2021-Jan-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today ((January 17, 2021)) the opening of Grand Hyatt Al Khobar Hotel and Residences in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia—the first Grand Hyatt hotel in the Kingdom…. Read the full press release
Swissport adds Al-Qassim International Airport, Saudi Arabia to its growing network in the Middle East
Opfikon, Switzerland, 2020-Nov-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport International has added Al-Qassim to its growing network in the Middle East. Last week, a first flight of Pakistan International Airlines has been handled successfully at Prince Naïf Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (ELQ) in Central Saudi Arabia. With the handling of a first Pakistan International Airlines… Read the full press release
KLM expands its network with new services to Riyadh in Saudi Arabia
Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2020-Jul-22 — /Travel PR News/ — From 28 September 2020, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will adjust the schedule for flights between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and the Gulf States in the Middle East. KLM will also expand its network with the opening of Riyadh in Saudi Arabia. Riyadh is an entirely new destination for… Read the full press release