Tag: Riyadh
Projects worth $23 billion will be discussed at ‘Riyadh: The Sustainable City’ forum
Chief Assignment Editor- October 15, 2019 16:45The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC), formally known as Riyadh Development Authority, has invited international experts to participate in an symposium setting out the next chapter in Riyadh’s development ... Read More
“Eid Season” in Saudi Arabia attracts 5 million visitors in 5 days
Chief Assignment Editor- June 11, 2019 15:22"Eid Season" in Saudi Arabia attracted 5 million visitors in 5 days. This year's season was featured by hosting more than 350 events and 900 shows in 90 cities across ... Read More
Budget Airline SalamAir Muscat to Tehran is second flight destination to Iran
Juergen T Steinmetz- June 9, 2019 19:38SalamAir, Oman’s first budget airline, has launched its first flight to Tehran, Iran flying Muscat- Tehran three times a week This is the third destination added by the airline in ... Read More
Chinese CRRC exports Railway Vehicles for over 12 billion US Dollars
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 23, 2019 07:31For decades, Chinese rail giant CRRC Changchun Railway Vehicles has been working on the way to go global. With CRRC products already used in over 20 countries and regions, and ... Read More
Warwick Hotels and Resorts has big expansion plans
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 1, 2019 09:03Warwick Hotels & Resorts (WHR), a global hospitality company present in 25 countries around the world, announced its expansion plans today at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) for the Middle ... Read More
Arabian Travel Market Global Stage: Saudi Arabia Tourism Trends
Juergen T Steinmetz- April 28, 2019 17:52Saudi Arabia’s growing tourism sector will be one of over 40 key travel and tourism trends under the spotlight on Arabian Travel Market’s Global Stage - as more than 100 ... Read More
The World Travel Award goes to Shaza
Juergen T Steinmetz- April 28, 2019 17:48Shaza, a unique luxury hotel brand inspired by the cultures of the Silk Route, walked off with no less than five trophies at the World Travel Awards presentation ceremony, held ... Read More
40 airlines, 60 airports confirmed for CONNECT Middle East, India & Africa forum in Dubai
Chief Assignment Editor- April 23, 2019 17:05More than 40 airlines and over 60 represented airports have confirmed their participation at the inaugural CONNECT Middle East, India and Africa – co-located with Arabian Travel Market 2019 and ... Read More
Saudi tourism sector worth over $70 billion in 2019
Chief Assignment Editor- April 10, 2019 13:30Saudi Arabia’s travel and tourism sector is expected to contribute $70.9 billion (SAR 263.1 billion) in total to the country’s GDP in 2019, according to data from the World Travel ... Read More
19 more hotels with 3000 rooms to be added to Marriott Hotels in Middle East and Africa
Juergen T Steinmetz- April 8, 2019 07:25Marriott International expects to add 19 new properties and more than 3,000 rooms to its Middle East and Africa portfolio in 2019. Underpinning a strong demand for its diverse brands, ... Read More
Václav Havel Airport Prague: Here comes summer
editor- March 30, 2019 02:35Spring may have just officially sprung on March 20, but in Prague, summer is starting in just 2 days, and tourists are ready to travel. On Sunday, March 31, 2019, ... Read More
Marriott International and Dur Hospitality open new Riyadh hotel properties
editor- March 29, 2019 03:00Marriott International and Dur Hospitality today announced the opening of Riyadh Marriott Hotel Diplomatic Quarter and Marriott Executive Apartments Riyadh, Diplomatic Quarter in Saudi Arabia. The complex is located 30 ... Read More
ATM Report: 63% of Dubai Airport passengers were in transit during 2018
Juergen T Steinmetz- March 27, 2019 08:56More than 63% of the 89 million passengers who passed through Dubai airport in 2018 were in transit with just 8% of these passengers leaving the airport to explore the ... Read More
Shaza Hotels signs first Mysk in Saudi Arabia
Chief Assignment Editor- March 18, 2019 16:07Shaza Hotels, a member of the Global Hotel Alliance, has signed a management agreement with Sheikh Sultan Al Harthi to operate Mysk Jeddah – the Mysk brand’s first property in ... Read More
2019 Quality of Living: Vienna is still the world’s best city
Chief Assignment Editor- March 13, 2019 15:42Trade tensions and populist undercurrents continue to dominate the global economic climate. Combined with the threat of stringent and inconsistent monetary policies looming over markets, international businesses are under more ... Read More
What Abu Dhabi Airports will show at Saudi International Airshow
Juergen T Steinmetz- March 10, 2019 07:05Abu Dhabi Airports is participating in the inaugural edition of the Saudi International Air Show, held between March 12 – 14 at Thumamah Airport, Riyadh, showcasing its role within the ... Read More
World’s largest ehnofestival will be held in Riyadh
Chief Assignment Editor- March 2, 2019 16:20The World Ethnogames Confederation (Kyrgyzstan) in cooperation with The Camel Club (Saudi-Arabia) are organizing the global event "Nomad Universe" which will be held from March 9-19, 2019 in the framework ... Read More
Shaza Hotels expands in Saudi Arabia with new hotel opening in Riyadh
editor- February 20, 2019 22:02Shaza Hotels, a member of the Global Hotel Alliance, has announced the opening of Shaza Hotel Residences, Riyadh. The property is the first for the brand in Riyadh and its ... Read More
Pope Francis in UAE: Making the world a better place
Alain St.Ange- February 11, 2019 21:40Pope Francis landed in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates last Sunday night as the first pontiff to visit the Arabian Peninsula. He departed Tuesday, shortly after celebrating a ... Read More
China Southern Airlines and Emirates sign codeshare agreement
Chief Assignment Editor- February 5, 2019 17:10Guangzhou-based China Southern Airlines and UAE's Emirates airline have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to progress on a comprehensive reciprocal codeshare agreement, which is set to open up new ... Read More
Saudi King Abdul Aziz Falconry Festival breaks new Guinness records
Chief Assignment Editor- February 5, 2019 00:03King Abdul Aziz Falconry Festival was announced as the world's largest falcon racing tournament with participation of a record 1723 falcons that have competed for 10 days (Jan 25 - ... Read More
Saudi Arabia’s luxury tourism Red Sea Project on track
Chief Assignment Editor- December 13, 2018 05:25A delegation from the Red Sea Development Company, led by chief executive John Pagano, was received by King Salman bin Abdulaziz at Araqa Palace in Riyadh on Tuesday. Mr. Pagano ... Read More
Bankrupt: Lufthansa Partner PrivateAir
Juergen T Steinmetz- December 5, 2018 22:23It started with a Swiss court in October to declare bankrupcy proceeding against PrivateAIr after a vendor asked the court. PrivateAir responded it was a mistake and managed to operate ... Read More
Wide-bodied aircrafts return to Calicut International
editor- December 4, 2018 15:12The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has announced the resumption of wide-bodied aircraft operations from Calicut International Airport. Read More
Saudi Arabia Set To Build New Futuristic Mega-City for Tourism
Juergen T Steinmetz- November 25, 2017 14:06Saudi Arabia is not the first country that most tourists think to visit. But if the Saudi Crown Prince has his way, the new city of Neom will become a ... Read More
Oman opens permanent tourim office in Riyadh
editor- March 4, 2013 06:00MUSCAT, Oman - The Ministry of Tourism in Oman has announced that it has set up a representative office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia that will tap the Kingdom's image as ... Read More
Billions to be spent by Saudi government to modernize transport to Mecca
editor- August 15, 2012 08:17The Saudi Press Agency reported that 62 billion riyal (US$16.5 billion) will be invested to improve the transport system in the holy city of Mecca. Read More
Saudi Travel and Tourism Investment Market opens in Riyadh
editor- April 5, 2012 02:19His Royal Highness Prince Sattam bin Abdul Aziz, Governor of Riyadh Province, on Monday evening, April 2, launched the Fifth Saudi Travel and Tourism Investment Market (STTIM-2012), which is organized Read More
IHG to open Riyadh’s second InterContinental hotel
editor- March 14, 2012 07:22IHG, the world’s largest hotel group by number of rooms, and the biggest international hotel company in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has signed an agreement with the Rayadah Investment ... Read More
Saudi Excellence in Tourism Awards kicks off in Riyadh
editor- February 27, 2012 04:43The campaign for the second staging of the Saudi Excellence in Tourism Awards has kicked off in Riyadh. Read More
SCTA offers 400 tourism jobs to young Saudis in Riyadh
editor- January 6, 2012 05:33RIYADH, Saudi Arabia - The Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) has announced that 400 jobs have been offered to young Saudis to work in the travel and tourism ... Read More
Riyadh Kingdom Tower to become world’s tallest building
editor- September 6, 2011 02:59After Dubai’s Burj Khalifa the World’s tallest building in Saudi Arabia is getting ready to amaze the world. This $1.2 billion Kingdom Tower will reach about 3,300ft into the Saudi ... Read More
Ritz-Carlton enters Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with Riyadh hotel
editor- May 3, 2011 03:21DUBAI, United Arab Emirates and BETHESDA, Md. - The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. Read More
Open Invitation to visit STTIM in Riyadh from March 27-31, 2011
editor- March 26, 2011 00:46Next week, between Sunday, March 27 up through Thursday, March 31, the city of Riyadh will host a very important market for the Saudi Travel & Tourism Investment Market (STTIM). Read More
STTIM in Riyadh will present encouraging factors for investment and promising tourism patterns in Saudi Arabia
editor- February 23, 2011 06:17(eTN) - In less than five weeks, between March 27-31, 2011, the Saudi Travel & Tourism Investment Market (STTIM) will be opened in Riyadh city, the capital of Saudi Arabia. Read More
Malaysia Airlines to launch service to Riyadh
editor- October 11, 2010 07:08Malaysia Airlines managing director and CEO, Tengku Datuk Azmil Zahruddin, announced that the carrier will launch service to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia beginning December 17. Read More