Hospitality & Tourism

Tourism spending in Saudi Arabia exceeds $37 billion in 2023

GCC tourists injected over $4 billion into the economy last year, with Bahrain being the top source market

AlUla Manara Observatory development partnership to boost Saudi Arabia’s space research, astro-tourism

Collaboration to facilitate a range of joint research projects and contribute to the growing astro-tourism initiatives in AlUla

Saudi Arabia’s NEOM completes mega infrastructure project phases ahead of schedule

Projects boost NEOM's commitment to leading-edge sustainable transportation solutions

Localization rates for jobs in Makkah’s tourism sector reach 40 percent

The number of Saudi women working in the sector saw a 37 percent increase in 2024 so far

Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector contributing record $118.4 billion to GDP: Report

The Kingdom’s travel and tourism sector grew by over 32 percent in 2023

Saudi NEOM reveals Magna: 12 luxury destinations to contribute over $693 million to Kingdom’s GDP by 2030, create 15,000 jobs

Magna will prioritize cutting-edge technology, world-class architecture, and ultra-modern amenities in line with Vision 2030

Saudi Arabia commits $800 billion to tourism, aims for 10 percent sector contribution to economy by 2030: Minister

Al Khateeb outlines plans to add over 250,000 hotel rooms, attract young Saudis to the industry

Saudi Arabia launches Saudi Summer Program 2024 to boost tourism sector

Program features over 550 tourism products and more than 150 special offers

Saudi Arabia sees 20 percent surge in passengers in 2024 at 111 million

Number of flights increased to over 37 million last year, according to GACA President

Cruise Saudi launches 335-metre floating resort AROYA Cruises

The ship accommodates over 3,362 passengers and includes 20 entertainment venues across 18 decks

Saudi Entertainment Ventures joins Qiddiya to enhance entertainment ecosystem

SEVEN spearheads 21 entertainment projects across 14 cities, with investments exceeding $13.33 billion

Saudi Arabia’s Diriyah seeks U.K. partnerships in business, development projects

Diriyah reiterates commitment to expanding its partnership portfolio across various sectors

Saudi Arabia e-visa accessibility extended to Barbados, Bahamas, and Grenada

With this expansion, the total number of countries eligible for the E-visa has increased to 66

ATM 2024: Saudia, Red Sea Global partner to streamline travel experiences

Agreement aligns with RSG's vision of fostering responsible and sustainable development

Saudi Arabia’s Qiddiya set to build Aquarabia, region’s largest water theme park

Aquarabia will also offer an underwater adventure trip using diving vehicles

NEOM secures $2.67 billion revolving credit facility for development projects

Financing boosts ongoing development endeavors and short-term financing requirements

Ramadan 2024: Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah Historic District welcomes over 2.5 million visitors

District emerges as a model for sustainable practices and urban development