Swissôtel Hotels and Resorts opens second property in Saudi Arabia
Thu 30 Mar 2017
The Swissôtel Al Maqam Makkah has 1,624 rooms and is aimed at smart travelers.
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Radisson Blu Residence Opens In Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
Tue 21 Feb 2017
The Rezidor Hotel Group has opened its first residence apartments in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.
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First Hyatt Opens In Riyadh
Mon 30 Jan 2017
Hyatt has opened its first branded hotel in the Riyadh region.
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New offer from Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh
Wed 11 Jan 2017
FOUR Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre introduces “Sensational Suite Package” that promises to make the guest’s stay truly alluring.
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Saudi's Kingdom sells 100% stake in Accra hotel for $100m
Tue 10 Jan 2017
Prince Alwaleed's investment vehicle sells interest in Mövenpick Hotel Ambassador Accra to Mauritius fund
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Assila Hotel new destination for astute food lovers
Tue 03 Jan 2017
ASSILA Hotel, a Rocco Forte Hotel located on Prince Mohamed Bin Abdulaziz Street (formerly known as Tahlia Street) brings to Jeddah an exciting new world of culinary delights exquisitely presented and impeccably served in a choice...
READ MORESaudi: Jeddah gets a new smart industrial city
Tue 27 Dec 2016
Saudi Arabia is building a smart industrial city in Asfan, Jeddah, covering an area of 500ha.
READ MOREThai hotel group set to launch first Saudi wellness resort
Fri 23 Dec 2016
Minor Hotel Group says Anantara Jeddah Resort will offer 226 rooms, 102 villas; set to open in 2019.
READ MORELangham Group to run luxury hotel in Jeddah
Mon 19 Dec 2016
Langham Hospitality Group announced an agreement with Advanced Hotels Company to manage a luxury urban hotel in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
READ MORESaudi’s first Anantara hotel to open in Jeddah
Tue 13 Dec 2016
Hotel operator Minor Hotels has announced plans to debut its luxury Anantara brand in Saudi Arabia, with a property in Jeddah.
READ MORESaudi hospitality sector revenue to hit $23.1bn
Wed 07 Dec 2016
Saudi Arabia's hospitality industry is set for solid growth as revenues are forecast to reach $23.1 billion by 2020, indicating an annual average growth of 6.2 per cent from 2015, a new report unveiled.
READ MOREEmaar ME unveils new residences in Jeddah Gate
Wed 07 Dec 2016
Emaar Middle East, a subsidiary of Emaar Properties, launched its third luxury residential project, Emaar Residences, in Saudi Arabia's Jeddah Gate.
READ MOREJLL: Demand grows for Makkah hotel sector in Saudi
Tue 06 Dec 2016
With the entry of international hotel brands like Conrad, Marriott, and Best Western into Saudi Arabia's Makkah, the hospitality sector continues to reflect market confidence, according to a new report.
READ MORESaudi Arabia To Become Regional MICE Leader By 2020
Mon 28 Nov 2016
Backed by a growing number of modern facilities and government support, Makkah is set to become a new destination for the MICE tourism industry in Saudi Arabia, according to industry experts.
READ MOREMarriott to open new Four Points by Sheraton hotel in Riyadh
Mon 21 Nov 2016
Hotel operator Marriott International has announced plans to open a new Four Points by Sheraton property in the Saudi capital city of Riyadh.
READ MORESwiss International announces 2 hotels in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Mon 21 Nov 2016
Swiss International enters Riyadh with Swiss International Royal Hotel and Swiss Spirit Hotel & Suites Metropolitan
READ MORETAKE 10: Standing Out In Saudi
Sun 20 Nov 2016
Ismail Sirry, general manager of the recently opened Conrad Makkah lists his top 10 tips on effectively running a hotel in the region.
READ MORESecond Aloft Hotel Opens In Saudi
Mon 14 Nov 2016
Aloft Hotels, part of Marriott International, Inc has officially opened Aloft Dhahran in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia.
READ MOREHakkasan to open 5 world-renowned restaurants in KSA
Mon 07 Nov 2016
AL Khozama Management Company announced that it is working with the global hospitality company Hakkasan Group
READ MORERocco Forte’s First Saudi Hotel Set For Mid-November Launch
Wed 02 Nov 2016
The first Rocco Forte hotel in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – Assila Hotel is due to open for its soft opening in mid November.
READ MOREMövenpick opens third hotel in Jeddah
Mon 31 Oct 2016
Mövenpick Hotel City Star Jeddah, a unique European-style property, marks the Swiss brand’s third conquest in one of Saudi Arabia’s fastest-growing cities.
READ MOREDubai's Shuaa hands over first Saudi hotel as part of $145m fund
Fri 28 Oct 2016
Shuaa Capital Saudi Arabia says Centro Shaheen Jeddah Hotel is one of three properties being built in Gulf kingdom
READ MOREPreferred Hotels & Resorts expands portfolio to Saudi Arabia
Sun 23 Oct 2016
Preferred Hotels & Resorts, a leading hospitality service provider, continues to expand its Middle East portfolio with the addition of two new five-star hotels in Saudi Arabia.
READ MORESaudi Arabia To Welcome 20 Million Visitors By 2020
Thu 20 Oct 2016
Inbound arrivals to Saudi Arabia will reach over 20 million by 2020, as the religious tourism sector flourishes in line with increasing demand to join the annual Hajj pilgrimage, the most important religious event of the year in...
READ MOREWagamama opens first restaurant in Saudi Arabia
Wed 19 Oct 2016
Restaurant chain wagamama has opened a new 280-cover restaurant in Jeddah, its first location in Saudi Arabia.
READ MOREAscott to run 3 more properties in Saudi Arabia
Tue 18 Oct 2016
CapitaLand said its wholly-owned serviced residence arm, The Ascott, had clinched contracts to manage another three properties in Saudi Arabia, including its first in the Islamic holy city of Mecca.
READ MORECentro by Rotana makes Saudi debut
Fri 14 Oct 2016
Centro Shaheen Jeddah opened its doors last month becoming the first of five Centro by Rotana properties scheduled to open in Saudi Arabia by end of next year. SHUAA Capital is the fund manager and developer of this joint...
READ MORESaudi Arabia turns to bonds to finance tourism, entertainment, real estate sectors
Tue 11 Oct 2016
US theme park giant Six Flags has signed a deal to build amusement parks in Saudi Arabia, with the hopes of encouraging Saudis to spend more money at home.
READ MORESaudi Arabia’s new visa regime comes into effect
Sat 01 Oct 2016
Saudi Arabia’s increase in visa fees for travellers is expected to earn the country millions of riyals from pilgrims without dampening tourism figures, say travel industry experts.
READ MOREMövenpick Hotels & Resorts Opens 11th Property In Saudi Arabia
Sat 01 Oct 2016
Mövenpick Hotels and Resorts has officially opened the Mövenpick Hotel City Star Jeddah. The opening marks the group’s 11th hotel in Saudi Arabia.
READ MORESaudi Arabia needs 8,000 tourist guides by 2030
Sun 25 Sep 2016
More than 8,000 tour guides will be required to cope with Saudi Arabia’s burgeoning tourism sector by 2030, an official has said.
READ MORE316 hotels forecast to open in Mideast and Africa in ’17
Sat 17 Sep 2016
More than 300 new hotels housing almost 85,000 guest rooms are set to open across the Middle East and Africa next year, latest industry figures have revealed.
READ MOREMiddle East Hotel Development Pipeline Under Contract Up 20.1 Percent YOY for August 2016
Thu 15 Sep 2016
Among the countries in the Middle East and Africa, Saudi Arabia reported the most rooms In Construction with 35,611 rooms in 79 hotels. United Arab Emirates followed with 28,082 rooms in 97 hotels.
READ MOREStarwood Hotels & Resorts Tech-Forward Aloft Brand Launches in Saudi Arabia with Opening of Aloft Riyadh
Tue 06 Sep 2016
Aloft Riyadh features the first-ever keyless entry in the country and caters to the hyper-connected global traveller.
READ MOREStarwood opens Aloft hotel in Saudi capital Riyadh
Sun 04 Sep 2016
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has opened its first Aloft-branded hotel in Saudi Arabia, in Riyadh, it announced on Sunday.
READ MORERixos Hotels in talks for Saudi Arabia debut
Tue 30 Aug 2016
Turkish hospitality group, Rixos Hotels, is currently in talks for potential expansion plans in to new markets including the negotiation of new hotels in Saudi Arabia.
READ MOREDur Hospitality to operate two hotels at Dar Al-Hijrah project in Madinah
Mon 22 Aug 2016
The Public investment fund (PIF) represented by the Saudi Real Estate Development Company (Dar Al-Hijrah), and Dur Hospitality, the Saudi company specialised in hotel development and operation through local & international hotel...
READ MOREShaza Hotels to expand presence in the Middle East
Thu 18 Aug 2016
Shaza Hotels is gearing up for its expansion in the Middle East, with several new hotels in the pipeline in various locations across the region.
READ MORE2,800 hotel rooms, 11 projects underway
Tue 16 Aug 2016
As Jeddah attracts 11% of the total spending of local and foreign tourists in the kingdom, the city is boosting investment in the tourism industry, Arab News reported.
READ MOREStarwood Hotels Expands Footprint In Saudi Arabia
Tue 16 Aug 2016
Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide have revealed further expansion plans in Saudi Arabia with the signing of a new Sheraton in the holy city of Makkah.
READ MORESheraton Makkah Jabal Al Kaaba Hotel to Open in Saudi Arabia
Mon 15 Aug 2016
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced its further expansion in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with the signing of a new Sheraton in the holy city of Makkah.
READ MORETourism spending in Saudi Arabia forecast to hit $38.4bn
Mon 15 Aug 2016
Tourism spending in Saudi Arabia is expected to exceed SR144.3 billion ($38.4 billion) this year, according to official forecasts.
READ MOREGrowth in tourism for religious purposes segment plays key role in bolstering Saudi Arabia’s ‘post oil’ plan
Mon 15 Aug 2016
Saudi Arabia’s new ‘post-oil’ economy plan as outlined in ‘Vision 2030,’ which was announced recently, is receiving a huge boost from the tourism sector with the influx of tourists visiting the Kingdom for their Hajj pilgrimage,...
READ MORESaudi Arabia to revamp tourism sector
Mon 15 Aug 2016
Tourism is set to take on a pivotal role in the Saudi Arabian economy, with business, leisure and faith-based travel all identified as vehicles to raise the industry's profile and generate both revenue and employment.
READ MORESaudi Arabia Will Soon Have The World’s Largest Hotel
Sat 13 Aug 2016
There are many large hotels around the world but Saudi Arabia will soon have the largest. It is set to open in Mecca next year and will have at least 2,000 more rooms than the biggest hotel in the world today.
READ MORESCTH to open 140 heritage sites as part of reform plan
Sun 07 Aug 2016
RIYADH — The Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH) has announced that it will establish 140 new heritage projects as part of its national reform program plan.
READ MORESwiss International to open hotel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia with Swiss Spirit Hotel & Suites
Thu 04 Aug 2016
Swiss International proudly announces the opening of Swiss Spirit Hotel & Suites Metropolitan in Riyadh which is expected to start its operations by the end of 2016.
READ MORESaudi gov't 'approves $6.9bn of tourism, heritage projects'
Mon 01 Aug 2016
More than SR26 billion ($6.9 billion) of tourism projects were approved by Saudi Arabia’s National Transformation Program on Sunday, according to local media.
READ MOREHotel companies in Saudi Arabia raise standards as tourism thrives
Thu 28 Jul 2016
Over the last decade, the number of Umrah visitors entering the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from all over the world has tripled, recently hitting the impressive eight million mark. This figure is set to increase even further in the...
READ MOREJLL: Saudi Vision 2030 set to boost real estate
Wed 27 Jul 2016
With Saudi Vision 2030 pivotal to the diversification and restructuring of the economy in lieu of decreasing oil prices, both Riyadh and Jeddah continue to maintain an overall slowdown in performance, according to JLL.
READ MORESaudi food consumption to grow by 7.3pc
Tue 26 Jul 2016
Food consumption in Saudi Arabia will grow by 7.3 per cent in 2016, outperforming other regional markets, according to recent industry reports.
READ MORESaudi Arabia leads Middle East hotel construction drive
Sat 23 Jul 2016
Saudi Arabia has the most hotel rooms under construction in the Middle East and Africa, with more than 35,000 being built, according to hospitality analysts STR.
READ MORECentro Shaheen Jeddah, first lifestyle affordable hotel brand in KSA prepares for opening
Thu 21 Jul 2016
Rotana, is getting ready to celebrate the opening of its first hotel in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the Centro Shaheen Jeddah. Perfectly suited for business and leisure travelers, the Centro Shaheen features 252 modern, stylish,...
READ MOREAl Zamil, Swiss Int inks Saudi hotel deal
Thu 23 Jun 2016
Al Zamil real estate group, an arm of the Zamil Group, has signed an agreement with hospitality chain Swiss International for a new hotel at Al Qassim Touristic City project in Saudi Arabia.
READ MORESaudi Vision 2030 aims to double hotel sector opportunities
Tue 07 Jun 2016
RIYADH: The much-applauded Saudi Vision 2030, which has captured world attention, lends strong support to the hotel and tourism sector as a significant source of revenue, while promising job opportunities in a series of sweeping...
READ MORESaudi Arabia expands hospitality offerings
Fri 03 Jun 2016
Saudi Arabia is looking to increasingly attract both international and domestic travellers by expanding its hospitality offerings to offer visitors a greater range of long-stay options, hospitality experts have said.
READ MOREFRHI announces two new Fairmont hotels in Morocco and Saudi Arabia
Mon 02 May 2016
For the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts announced the development of important new hotel projects in these two dynamic destinations.
READ MORESpiritual hospitality enhanced by a uniquely Saudi touch
Wed 20 Apr 2016
Dur Hospitality is ahead of its schedule to invest $400 million in 20 new hotels in Saudi Arabia. Formerly Saudi Hotels & Resorts Co (Sharaco), the company rebranded in 2014 and refocused its efforts to represent the epitome of...
READ MORELouvre to open 40 midmarket hotels, first in Saudi
Wed 20 Apr 2016
Louvre Hotels Group is looking to expand its presence in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) by opening 40 budget and economy hotels over the next five years.
READ MOREMövenpick Hotel & Apartments Al Tahlia to Open 2017 in Jeddah
Wed 20 Apr 2016
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts (MHR) has revealed plans to open its first hotel and apartment property in Jeddah in 2017 in a bid to meet strong demand for branded extended-stay accommodation in Saudi Arabia's booming seaport city.
READ MOREStayWell debuts Park Regis in Saudi Arabia
Tue 19 Apr 2016
Australia’s largest privately owned hotel management company StayWell Hospitality Group (SWHG) announced the signing of a management agreement to open and operate the company’s first Park Regis properties in Makkah Saudi Arabia.
READ MOREHotel giant acquires luxury Saudi private member's club
Fri 15 Apr 2016
Hotel giant Rezidor has announced the acquisition of the Nofa Resort and Club, a luxury private member’s club located outside Riyadh in Saudi Arabia.The existing property with 57 luxury villas will join the group in the third...
READ MORESaudi Arabia sees shift to mid-market hotel sector
Wed 06 Apr 2016
The hospitality industry in Saudi Arabia is witnessing a significant shift towards the development of mid-range hotels in 2016, according to a new report. <br/> In a market traditionally dominated by five-star hotels, the new...
READ MOREPPP in Saudi hospitality industry strengthened
Thu 31 Mar 2016
RIYADH – Organized by the Saudi Commission for Tourism & National Heritage (SCTH) and Dur Hospitality, The Hotel Investment Conference, was held last March 28 March on the sidelines of the Saudi Travel & Tourism Investment Market...
READ MORESaudi hotel construction boom being led by Makkah
Tue 22 Mar 2016
The holy city of Makkah is leading hotel development in Saudi Arabia with 24,133 rooms currently in the construction pipeline, according to a new report. Riyadh follows with 10,053 rooms and Jeddah with 6,980 rooms under...
READ MORESaudi Arabia set to see launch of 20,000 new hotel rooms in 2016
Fri 19 Feb 2016
A record 47,431 rooms and 124 hotel projects are currently under development in Saudi Arabia, according to a new report. <br/> <br/> The majority of projects are in the final construction and pre-opening stages with 52 projects...
READ MOREHospitality industry: Rethinking and reinforcing the strategy
Wed 17 Feb 2016
It is not the most exciting of times, economically speaking. Crude prices are spiraling down, hitting the lowest ‘per barrel’ price since 2003. Last year ended with clocking a deficit of $96 billion. <br/> <br/> This year too is...
READ MORESaudi Arabia to welcome more than 50 new hotels in 2016
Wed 17 Feb 2016
A record 47,431 rooms and 124 hotel projects are currently under development in Saudi Arabia, according to a new report. <br/> <br/> The majority of projects are in the final construction and pre-opening stages with 52 projects...
READ MORE16K new hotel rooms for Riyadh and Jeddah by 2018
Sun 14 Feb 2016
According to reports, a majority of a US $628 billion budget will be allocated to hospitality, to support the expected influx of tourists over the next few years. Inbound tourism to Saudi Arabia is predicted to increase by 13%...
READ MORESaudi Arabia: Kingdom’s future assured by US$628 billion budget
Fri 12 Feb 2016
This revolution will be neither political nor ideological. Instead, it will come in the form of keys –hundreds of them, representing millions of dollars' worth of investment.
READ MOREGCC tourist numbers to Saudi Arabia up 25pc
Thu 11 Feb 2016
Saudi Arabia remains a popular destination for GCC tourists, with around 7.4 million visitors entering the kingdom in the first six months of 2015, an increase of 25 per cent compared to the same period in 2014, according to...
READ MOREOver 5,300 rooms to enter Jeddah hospitality market
Thu 11 Feb 2016
Saudi Arabia remains a popular destination for GCC tourists, with around 7.4 million visitors entering the kingdom in the first six months of 2015, an increase of 25 per cent compared to the same period in 2014, according to...
READ MOREHospitality market: Jeddah ‘boasts strong resilience’
Wed 10 Feb 2016
JEDDAH: Jeddah’s hospitality market is expected to witness the entry of more than 5,333 hotel keys between 2016 and 2018, primarily represented by 5- and 4-star properties, each accounting for 51 percent and 31 percent of total...
READ MOREJobs for Saudi women as cooks, waitresses under study
Mon 08 Feb 2016
RIYADH: The Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI) is conducting a study to see how Saudi women can be employed in the food and hospitality sector, including as cooks, waitresses and receptionists.
READ MOREAverda's presents its commitment to the tourism industry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Sat 06 Feb 2016
Currently serving over 140 hotels across GCC - United Arab Emirates, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Oman and Qatar - Averda presented the Conclave attendants with an in-depth view of its specialized environmentally tailored solutions,...
READ MORECarlson Rezidor Brings Radisson RED And A Park Inn By Radisson To Jeddah
Thu 04 Feb 2016
Brussels - Rezidor, one of the most dynamic hotel groups worldwide and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, introduces the lifestyle select brand Radisson Red to Jeddah, the second largest city in Saudi Arabia: the...
READ MOREElaf Group sees growth in Saudi hospitality sector
Mon 01 Feb 2016
JEDDAH - The Elaf Group, a SEDCO Holding Group company and a leading provider of travel, tourism and hospitality services, has expressed key confidence in achieving strong growth for 2016 across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s (KSA)...
READ MOREFrom Midwest to Middle East: AmericInn Going International
Fri 22 Jan 2016
Beginning this year, the Midwest chain plans to open at least 20 new hotels across the Middle East and the Indian subcontinent over the next five years as part of a long-term commitment to growth.
READ MOREOil price fall to drive growth in Saudi trade
Tue 19 Jan 2016
JEDDAH: With the development of economic cities (ECs) occupying a pivotal position in the Saudi economy, the role assumed by the private sector in sharing major part of the work has become all the more important.
READ MOREMarket Update 2015: Riyadh and Jeddah
Mon 18 Jan 2016
As the second largest Arab state (after Algeria), development in the GCC country of Saudi Arabia is unlikely to be limited by lack of space. Constituting the bulk of the Arabian Peninsula, Jeddah, Riyadh, and the religious sites...
READ MORESarovar Hotels to look at expansion opportunities in the Middle East
Wed 13 Jan 2016
After Africa, Indian hotel Management Company, Sarovar Hotels will explore opportunities for expansion into Middle East hotel market. In an informal chat, Ajay Bakaya, Executive Director, Sarovar Group said that they have begun...
READ MORE180-room Swissôtel Al Khobar Hotel To Open 2019 in Saudi Arabia
Wed 13 Jan 2016
Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts yesterday announced that it has entered into an agreement with Mohammed Ibrahim Al Subeaei & Sons Investment Company (MASIC) to manage the 180-room Swissôtel Al Khobar in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
READ MOREExclusive forecast: hospitality trends for 2016
Tue 12 Jan 2016
TRI Consulting associate director Chris Hewett tells Hotelier: “2015 was a challenging year for hoteliers in the region with macroeconomic, currency fluctuations and geopolitical factors all impacting performance levels. With oil...
READ MOREWyndham to open four new Ramada hotels in the Middle East
Tue 12 Jan 2016
Wyndham Hotel Group has revealed plans to open four new hotels in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Jordan under its Ramada Worldwide brand.
READ MORESaudi Arabia hotel sector expected to grow
Mon 11 Jan 2016
Despite limited new supply during the third quarter of 2015, the hotel market segment in Saudi Arabia continued to display a positive trend with a number of new luxury and upper upscale projects lined up for completion in two...
READ MOREDur Hospitality to expand airport hotel in Riyadh
Thu 07 Jan 2016
Riyadh-based Dur Hospitality Company (DHC) will invest $32 million in an expansion of the Makarem Arriyadh Hotel at King Khaled International Airport in Riyadh following an agreement signed recently with the General Authority of...
READ MORESaudi's Elaf Group discusses tourism opportunities with Egypt minister
Tue 05 Jan 2016
The Saudi-based Elaf Group, a SEDCO Holding company, recently hosted a meeting with His Excellency Hisham Zazou, the Egyptian Minister of Tourism at the Elaf Jeddah Hotel, Red Sea Mall to discuss ways to reinforce tourism for both...
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