Hospitality & Tourism

Etihad Airways, Air Seychelles partner to boost global flight network

The airlines will collaborate on six flights per week between Abu Dhabi and Mahe starting May 2025

Red Sea Global’s Desert Rock resort opens doors to guests

Desert Rock features a variety of accommodations, including pool villas, luxury suites and private retreats

Saudi Arabia’s PIF launches Adeera to develop new homegrown hospitality brands

A comprehensive initiative to transform the Saudi hospitality sector and enhance local talent

Red Sea Global partners with Jetex to operate private jet terminal at Red Sea International Airport

This partnership was formalized between Jetex and daa International, marking a new era in luxury aviation on Saudi Arabia’s western coast

The Chedi Hegra hotel opens Its doors in AlUla’s UNESCO World Heritage Site

The Chedi Hegra features 35 thoughtfully restored rooms, suites and villas, offering stunning views of the surrounding desert

Most popular destinations to visit in Saudi Arabia this winter

Tabuk, Riyadh, Abha and Al Ula are among the most popular destinations for Saudis seeking winter escapes

Dubai Holding’s Jumeirah expands into Africa with exclusive island, private safari reserve

Jumeirah Thanda Island and Jumeirah Thanda Safari will open for bookings starting December 2024

UAE National Day: Places to visit and fireworks to watch in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah

Residents will observe a two-day break for the UAE's National Day on December 2 and 3

Etihad Airways to double Africa network in 2025, operate 57 weekly flights

Currently, the airline serves four cities in Africa with 39 frequencies a week

Saudi Arabia to introduce VAT refund system for tourists in 2025

Key tourism targets for 2025 include attracting 127 million visitors to support the goals of the National Tourism Strategy

Emirates World lands in Casablanca: The largest store yet, spanning over 500m²

The opening marks the second Emirates World opening in Africa, and the seventh globally

UAE National Day: Popular travel destinations for the long weekend

Mumbai and Kochi topped the list this year for their vibrant atmosphere, rich cultural diversity, and convenient travel times

Saudi Arabia sees 27 percent surge in incoming tourists over 9 months, says tourism minister 

By the end of 2023, tourism contributed 5 percent to GDP, with a goal of reaching 10 percent by 2030

Saudi Arabia attracts 2.5 million tourists to 80 global sporting events

Vision 2030 seeks to increase the sporting sector’s contribution to the Kingdom's GDP to $4.8 billion by 2030

Saudi economy grows 64 percent to $1.09 trillion in nominal GDP from 2016 to 2023, says Finance Minister

Al-Jadaan projected a 4.6 percent growth rate for non-oil GDP in Saudi Arabia in 2025 

AROYA Cruises redefines luxury travel in Saudi Arabia with inaugural voyage on December 16

It features 1678 cabins, 20 entertainment outlets, 29 restaurants and bars, and the highest shopping mall coverage of any cruise line in the world 

World’s largest mosaic artwork ‘Zayed and Rashid Mural’ unveiled in Hatta

The public art project was led by the Russian artist Sergey Korbasov, with the support of over 100 local and international artisans

Riyadh Season draws 8 million visitors so far, setting new record

This growth stems from the diverse events and entertainment options that have sparked significant interest

flydubai launches daily flights to Egypt’s Al Alamein for summer 2025

With the addition of its summer operations to Al Alamein, flydubai grows its network in Egypt to three destinations including Alexandria and Cairo

Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Dubai’s Burj Khalifa with front-row views, entertainment and fireworks

Burj Park is among the most ideal locations for guests looking to enjoy the iconic Burj Khalifa light, music, and fireworks show

Etihad Airways launches 10 new destinations in one day

The 10 routes will complement Etihad Airways' previously revealed new destinations for 2025 including Prague, Warsaw, and Al Alamein

Saudi Arabia’s entertainment sector to create 450,000 jobs by 2030: Report

The sector reported several record highs in the last five years, including attracting over SAR1 billion in total revenues and over 75 million event attendees

Emirates adds fifth weekly flight to Madagascar and Seychelles to meet seasonal demand, enhance traveler flexibility

The extra weekly flight, operating as EK707 and EK708, will feature a 3-class configuration