WTTC:2024 a record-breaking year for Saudi Arabia’s travel and tourism
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WTTC:2024 a record-breaking year for Saudi Arabia’s travel and tourism

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Etihad Airways launches flights to Al Qassim, Saudi Arabia – Business Traveller
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Etihad Airways launches flights to Al Qassim, Saudi Arabia – Business Traveller

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has added Al Qassim, Saudi Arabia, to its growing list of destinations, increasing its total number of Saudi gateways to four. Beginning 24 June 2024, Etihad will link Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport directly with Al Qassim’s Prince Naif Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (ELQ) with…

Excavation has begun at AlUla’s Sharaan Nature Reserve – Business Traveller
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Excavation has begun at AlUla’s Sharaan Nature Reserve – Business Traveller

The inaugural excavation for Sharaan, a groundbreaking upcoming resort in Saudi Arabia’s AlUla, took place this week, marking a significant milestone for The Royal Commission for AlUla. Designed by renowned French architect Jean Nouvel along with the engineering expertise of Bouygues S.A., Sharaan will offer a unique experience that contributes to AlUla’s journey development into…

Al Jouf and Red Sea International become latest two destinations added to flydubai’s flight roster – Business Traveller
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Al Jouf and Red Sea International become latest two destinations added to flydubai’s flight roster – Business Traveller

Dubai-based carrier flydubai has added two flights to its roster for Saudi Arabia, with the launch of twice-weekly flights to Al Jouf and Red Sea International. Both flights – the resumed service to Al Jouf airport (AJF), as well as the start of operations to Red Sea International (RSI) – will start from 18 April,…

HIVE expands into Saudi Arabia – Business Traveller
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HIVE expands into Saudi Arabia – Business Traveller

Hive, an innovative living solution tailored for young professionals, has announced a strategic expansion into the Saudi Arabian market through a partnership with Rafal Real Estate Development Company. Backed by ARM Holding, the new project follows HIVE’s success in the UAE. The new venture marks a major milestone in HIVE’s journey, and signifies the brand’s…

Bateel Boutique and Café Bateel to be opened at InterContinental Al Ahsa – Business Traveller
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Bateel Boutique and Café Bateel to be opened at InterContinental Al Ahsa – Business Traveller

Bateel International, an iconic luxury retail, gourmet food, and F&B brand that is the world’s only gourmet organic date grower, producer, and seller, will be opening up a Bateel Boutique and Café Bateel at the InterContinental Al Ahsa, part of the IHG Hotels & Resorts luxury and lifestyle portfolio. The decision has come as a…

Kerten Hospitality to launch new urban eco resort in Riyadh – Business Traveller
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Kerten Hospitality to launch new urban eco resort in Riyadh – Business Traveller

Global hotel operator Kerten Hospitality, in partnership with RIKAZ and RAFAL, and with the support of the Saudi Ministry of Tourism, will be launching a pioneering new urban eco resort in Riyadh. Named The House Urban Eco Resort Riyadh, the new project aims to redefine urban living in an environmentally friendly, sustainable, and luxurious environment…

Dan Company furthers efforts to build agri- and eco-resorts in Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ahsa region – Business Traveller
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Dan Company furthers efforts to build agri- and eco-resorts in Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ahsa region – Business Traveller

His Highness Prince Saud bin Talal, Governor of Al-Ahsa and Abdulrahman Abaalkhail, CEO of Dan Company, a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company specialising in agritourism, ecotourism, and adventure tourism met earlier this week to discuss the company’s plans to create a premium farm-based tourism destination in the heart of the Al-Ahsa Governate, a significant agricultural…

AlUla introduces its first global campaign, “Forever Revitalising” – Business Traveller
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AlUla introduces its first global campaign, “Forever Revitalising” – Business Traveller

Saudi Arabia’s AlUla has released its first-ever global campaign. Titled “Forever Revitalising”, the creative communications initiative aims to be more than a traditional destination marketing campaign, trying to educate travellers worldwide through a “cultural promise” that raises awareness around the history, people, and other aspects that make the destination so unique. Kicking off in major…

Hilton reveals plans to quadruple its presence in Saudi Arabia – Business Traveller
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Hilton reveals plans to quadruple its presence in Saudi Arabia – Business Traveller

Hilton has revealed plans to quadruple its presence by opening more than 60 new hotels across major cities and multiple regional tourism destinations across Saudi Arabia in the coming years. During a recent visit to the kingdom, president and CEO of the global hospitality group Chris Nassetta met with the country’s Ministry of Tourism, to…