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Articles tagged “saudi arabia”

Tourism

Abu Dhabi’s Ambitious 2023 Roadmap Focuses on Culture to Boost Tourism

Abu Dhabi acknowledges that culture serves as a unique and compelling attraction that sets it apart from other destinations, helping the emirate to attract tourists seeking authentic cultural experiences.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 5 months ago

Abu Dhabi’s Ambitious 2023 Roadmap Focuses on Culture to Boost Tourism

Tourism

Hajj Tourism Up This Year, Along With Rising Prices

While diversification efforts are underway to expand Saudi Arabia's tourism sector beyond religious tourism, the hajj pilgrimage continues to be a vital pillar of the country's tourism and economic landscape.

Arafat Barbakh, Reuters | 5 months ago

Hajj Tourism Up This Year, Along With Rising Prices
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Tour Operators

Klook and Almosafer Partnership Ups Access to Saudi Arabia’s Tours and Activities

The fragmentation of the tours and activities sector is an issue for destinations across the globe. But as Saudi Arabia pushes to reinvent its tourism offering, it sees digital booking and distribution as essential to growing its tourism numbers.

Selene Brophy | 5 months ago

Klook and Almosafer Partnership Ups Access to Saudi Arabia’s Tours and Activities

Tourism

Middle East Small Businesses Amp up Travel and Entertainment Spending

Mastercard's Travel Industry Trends 2023 report highlights the significance of personalized experiences and flexible payment options in meeting evolving consumer expectations. By prioritizing these factors, travel businesses can cultivate stronger customer relationships, boost loyalty, and thrive in a highly competitive market.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 5 months ago

Middle East Small Businesses Amp up Travel and Entertainment Spending

Tourism

Chicago’s Swift Tourism Win

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at Chicago's pop music tourism win, Habitas' Saudi hotel circuit, and Qantas' new onboard "wellness zones."

Rashaad Jorden | 5 months ago

Chicago’s Swift Tourism Win

Tourism

Lionel Messi’s $25 Million Saudi Tourism Deal: Details Revealed in New Report

Saudi Arabia is being extra cautious, leaving absolutely nothing to chance while attempting to give its global image a makeover.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 5 months ago

Lionel Messi’s $25 Million Saudi Tourism Deal: Details Revealed in New Report

Airlines

Riyadh Air CEO Vows Sustainability, Warns Non-Compliant Carriers Will Fail

In the face of an intensifying climate crisis, airlines have much work to do yet to strengthen their sustainability strategy.

Tim Hephers, Reuters | 5 months ago

Riyadh Air CEO Vows Sustainability, Warns Non-Compliant Carriers Will Fail

Hotels

Habitas to Create Saudi ‘Hotel Circuit’ With Planned $400 Million Fund

So-called "hotel circuits" help shuttle guests from place to place seamlessly, expanding how much they can explore in a destination. No wonder Saudi investors want to create a hotel circuit with Habitas, which runs glamping-like lodging appropriate for dramatic landscapes.

Sean O'Neill | 5 months ago

Habitas to Create Saudi ‘Hotel Circuit’ With Planned $400 Million Fund

Hotels

Saudi Arabia’s Hotel Construction Surge Triggers Supply Chain Concerns

While the booming hotel development pipeline in Saudi Arabia is expected to cause disruptions, the hotel industry sees an opportunity to prioritize ESG goals. Will this construction frenzy lead to a green revolution?

Peden Doma Bhutia | 6 months ago

Saudi Arabia’s Hotel Construction Surge Triggers Supply Chain Concerns

Tourism

Middle East Emerges as Preferred Travel Destination for Affluent Chinese

The Chinese are coming and Middle East destinations are harnessing the mighty impact of these visitors to conquer ambitious tourism goals.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 6 months ago

Middle East Emerges as Preferred Travel Destination for Affluent Chinese