Saudi Arabia Surpasses 100 Million Tourists: A Testament to Vision and Growth

(IN SHORT) In a remarkable feat, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia celebrates surpassing 100 million tourists, seven years ahead of schedule, a milestone recognized by the World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism). With over 27 million international and 79 million domestic tourists contributing to a combined spend of USD 67 billion, Saudi Arabia’s emergence as a… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh Introduces Pierre Hermé Paris Patisserie, Elevating Culinary Artistry in Saudi Arabia

Boutique offering museum-worthy wonders from the “Picasso of Pastry” sets a sweet scene in the heart of Saudi Arabia’s capital (IN SHORT) Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre has unveiled its newest addition, the Pierre Hermé Paris patisserie, offering guests and visitors an exquisite culinary experience in the heart of Saudi Arabia’s capital. Led… Read the full press release

Swissport Expands Network in Saudi Arabia, Adds Al-Ula Airport

(IN SHORT) Swissport International AG continues its growth strategy in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by adding Al-Ula Airport (ULH) to its network, marking the company’s sixth airport in the country. The inaugural flight serviced by Swissport was a Royal Jordanian flight from Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, Jordan. Swissport will provide passenger services… Read the full press release

Marriott Expands Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy Brand Globally with New Developments

Just one year after announcing its intention to expand presence in premium and luxury apartment-style accommodations, Marriott has opened its first property in Puerto Rico and signed agreements in the United States, Italy, and Saudi Arabia (IN SHORT) Marriott International is expanding its Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy brand, with development agreements signed in the United… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways Marks Inaugural Journey to AlUla, Saudi Arabia, Showcasing Culture and Luxury

His Highness Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al-Saud, Minister of Culture of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Royal Commission for AlUla welcomed His Excellency Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad bin Jassim Al Thani, Minister of Culture of the State of Qatar; and Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer The… Read the full press release

St. Regis Opens Luxury Resort on Private Island in Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea

Located on Ummahat Island, the resort is the first private island to unveil the untapped wonders of The Red Sea (IN SHORT) St. Regis Hotels & Resorts has unveiled The St. Regis Red Sea Resort, the first private island resort in Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea. Located on Ummahat Island in the Al Wajh Lagoon, the… Read the full press release

Swissport and ASYAD Announce Strategic Partnership to Boost Saudi Arabian Aviation Ground Services

(IN SHORT) Swissport International AG and Saudi ASYAD Holding have entered into binding agreements for the sale of a 49 percent stake in Swissport Saudi Arabia to ASYAD. This partnership aims to drive the development and growth of Saudi Arabia’s aviation ground services sector in alignment with the country’s Vision 2030 initiative. Swissport plans to… Read the full press release

IHG Announces Signing of Holiday Inn & Suites and Staybridge Suites in Taif, Saudi Arabia

The signing will see IHG debut Holiday Inn & Suites and Staybridge Suites brands in the city (IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts, a global hotel company, has signed an agreement with Al Jumaiah Group to introduce Holiday Inn & Suites Taif and Staybridge Suites Taif in Taif, Saudi Arabia. These two properties are set… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways Expands Reach in Saudi Arabia with New Gateways: Al Ula, Tabuk, and Yanbu

The national carrier now operates over 125 weekly flights to nine cities in Saudi Arabia, solidifying its presence in the region. Doha, Qatar, 2023-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways, the World’s Best Airline, is proud to announce its expansion in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with the launch of services of two new… Read the full press release

Marriott Announces Luxury Properties with NEOM in Saudi Arabia’s Trojena Mountain Destination

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, 2023-Sep-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. announced it has signed an agreement with NEOM to open two luxury properties in Trojena, NEOM’s mountain destination located in the north-west region of Saudi Arabia. The agreement includes Saudi Arabia’s first W Hotel, and a JW Marriott property. “We are excited to… Read the full press release

IHG to Introduce Regent Hotels & Resorts to Saudi Arabia with Luxurious Debut in Jeddah

An epitome of modern elegance, the all-new Regent Jeddah will be the first Regent hotel in the Middle East Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, 2023-Jul-29 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, has signed a management agreement with Almuhaysin Group to open the first Regent Hotel in the Middle… Read the full press release

Radisson Blu Hotel Opens its Eighth Location in Riyadh, the Heart of Saudi Arabia’s Capital

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

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