Chinese modular tech helps build Saudi sustainable hotel
CIMC Modular Building Systems, or CIMC MBS, has signed an agreement to construct the Earth Hotel in Riyadh, marking its inaugural hospitality venture in the Middle East and North Africa. This sustainable project highlights the Chinese company's…
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Hajj Kicks Off as Hotel Developers Target Religious Tourism Boom
Religious tourism is Saudi Arabia's largest international travel segment. Expect more investment from developers, investors, and the government.
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Affordability is the key for Saudi hotel expansion
Al Farhan Group, a family-owned company with 16 three- to four-star hotels across Saudi Arabia, plans to open at least one hotel every year for the next several years.
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Saudi Arabia targets international hotel investors with $80bn opportunity
The Saudi Arabian authorities are introducing new programmes targeting international investors as they seek up to $80 billion of funding to drive its tourism development.
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Saudi Arabia to Add New Hotel Rooms by 2030 as Part of Vision 2030 Hospitality Expansion
Saudi Arabia is making ambitious strides to reshape its tourism and hospitality landscape as part of its Vision 2030 initiative, with a plan to deliver 362,000 new hotel rooms by 2030. This massive expansion reflects the kingdom’s commitment to…
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Gulf’s first casino likely to spur hotel demand in RAK
The Gulf’s first casino, being developed by Las Vegas-based Wynn Resorts in the UAE’s Ras Al Khaimah (RAK), is likely to spur investment in the emirate’s hotel sector through to 2030 to plug an expected shortfall in supply, say developers…
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Saudi Arabia: Leading the Future of Global Tourism and Investment
The global tourism sector is a dynamic and evolving landscape shaped by a multitude of factors ranging from geopolitical shifts to technological advancements.
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The newest Trump Tower will be a hotel in Saudi Arabia — with more projects on the way
The $530 million hotel is just the first of three projects in the Middle Eastern country. The Trump Organization is bringing a new Trump Tower into the world. But not in the U.S. — this one will be in Saudi Arabia…
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Saudi Arabia’s PIF launches Adeera to create homegrown hospitality brands
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund has launched a hotel management company aimed at developing the kingdom’s home-grown hospitality brands, as the Arab nation seeks to expand its position as a global tourism hub…
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25 Years of sky-high thrills: 10 memorable moments from Dubai's Burj Al Arab Helipad
Dubai's most famous hotel is celebrating its 25th anniversary on Sunday.
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Saudi Arabia unveils vast mountain hotel that looks suspiciously like city from Lord of the Rings
As part of a trillion-dollar project, Saudi Arabia has unveiled a new hotel that looks suspiciously like something out of Lord of the Rings — and its development has caused anger.
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Wyndham targets midscale hotel segment to meet growing demand in Saudi Arabia
US hospitality giant Wyndham aims to extend beyond the luxury market as it eyes the midscale segment to fill a gap in Saudi Arabia’s booming hotel market.
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Hyatt appoints Stephen Ansell as managing director for Middle East and Africa
Stephen Ansell is Hyatt’s new Managing Director in its fast-expanding Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. In his role, Stephen will oversee the MEA regional portfolio, currently comprising 38 hotels, more than 9,000 rooms, and eight brands spanning…
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Forte dynasty takes next steps
Charles Forte talks about investment from Saudi fund, pipeline and maintaining Rocco Forte Hotels’ classic luxury position.
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Rocco Forte Hotels counts cost of £1.4bn deal with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund
Profit at the British hotel group co-founded by Sir Rocco Forte was cut by more than half during its latest financial year as it sold a significant stake to Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund.
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EARTH-BUILT HOTEL OPENS IN SAUDI ARABIA
Dar Tantora The House Hotel is a boutique eco-hotel in AIUIa’s Old Town, a labyrinth of 12th-century mud and stone brick buildings that surround an ancient fort.
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Why Melanie de Souza finds AIUla fulfilling and what’s behind “Forever Revitalising”
Nearly five years into her role as Executive Director Destination Marketing, at the Royal Commission of AlUla, and Melanie de Souza says “it’s been the most fulfilling chapter in my career”.
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Accor Nears Deal to Buy Luxury Hotel Brand Habitas
Accor SA is in advanced talks to acquire luxury hotel brand Habitas, which traces its roots to camps at the Burning Man festival in the Nevada desert, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
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