Hospitality & Tourism

27 million tourists visited Saudi Arabia, spent $26.66 billion in 2023

Kingdom aims to attract 150 million domestic and 70 million international tourists

Dubai welcomed 17.15 million international tourists in 2023, a surge of 19.4 percent

Further consolidating status as one of the top three global cities for business and leisure

JCDC signs $3.2 billion contracts for new landmarks in Jeddah

Landmarks boost national economy, align with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030

Royal Commission for AlUla launches ‘I Care’ heritage campaign

To protect and promote the rich cultural legacy of northwest Arabia

Emirates announces visa on arrival for Indian travelers with U.S., E.U., or U.K. visas

Streamlined arrival formalities, passengers breeze through customs with ease

‘World’s Coolest Winter’ campaign seeks tourism boost for UAE

Website provides visitors with a smooth interactive experience

Saudi Arabia aims for 150 million visitors by 2030, eyes $200 billion boost to economy

Tourism sector's contribution to the GDP increased by 4.5 percent year-on-year

FHS Saudi Arabia announces confirmed speakers for the event

Complimentary passes offered by The Bench to Saudi women in hospitality sector

Dubai welcomes 15.37 mn tourists in 2023, up 20 percent

Europeans topped the list with 19 percent of total tourists

Sharjah Airport sets record with over 15 mn passengers in 2023

The airport achieved a growth rate exceeding 17.4 percent

IATA: Global air travel regains momentum at 99% of pre-covid level

Total travel traffic in November 2023 increased by 29.7 percent compared to November 2022

Tourism soars in Ras Al Khaimah: 1.22 million visitors in 2023

This represents an 8 percent increase from the previous year

SAR2.5 billion investment to transform Saudi Arabia’s Makkah hospitality industry

Umm Al-Qura and General Authority of Awqaf collaborate on distinctive hospitality project

Dubai named top global destination for the third year in a row

Dubai awarded Tripadvisor's Best of the Best Destinations Awards 2024

Visa-free travel for six countries in Türkiye’s big tourism push

90-day stay for citizens of UAE, Saudi Arabia and 4 other countries