The Ritz-Carlton, Diriyah set to open in 2026 and Bab Samhan Diriyah in 2024
The luxury hospitality landscape in KSA is evolving. The Ritz-Carlton, Diriyah is set to open its doors in 2026.
Saudi HORECA Jeddah returns for second edition
After the success of its first edition, SAUDI HORECA Jeddah is returning to Jeddah Superdome from February 5-7, 2024. Here’s a small taster of what’s coming up.
Championing Saudi Arabia with Li Hawkins managing director of Insight Out Consultancy
Li Hawkins, managing director of Insight Out Consultancy, shares her views on the growth of the hospitality industry in Saudi Arabia and how it is impacting the Middle East’s hospitality landscape.
Significant growth in the Middle East travel and tourism sector
According to the joint Insight Out Consulting Phocuswright Middle East Travel Market Report 2022-2026, the Middle East has been experiencing significant growth in its travel and tourism sector. Government investments, infrastructure development and the digital transformation have had a significant impact on the sector.
Saudi Arabia’s vision for sustainable luxury tourism unveiled in Soudah Peaks
In a remarkable step toward diversifying its economy and enhancing its global tourism standing, Saudi Arabia is set to unveil an extraordinary luxury mountain tourism destination, Soudah Peaks. Located at an elevation of 3,015 meters above sea level on the kingdom’s highest peak, this ambitious project is a pivotal part of the Public Investment Fund’s (PIF) visionary efforts.
USD 1.9 trillion hotel and residential projects under development in the Middle East
According to new data, which was released ahead of the Future Hospitality Summit, the Middle East’s hospitality investment outlook has revealed KSA, UAE and Egypt to be at the forefront of investment.
JLL reports KSA’s strong performance in the hospitality sector
In the ever-evolving landscape of Saudi Arabia’s hospitality and tourism sectors, recent data from JLL paints a vivid picture of growth and innovation as the government’s investment in tourism development drives the kingdom’s strong performance in the hospitality sector.
In the kitchen with influential chefs in the Middle East
In today’s dynamic culinary landscape, a host of rising talents are igniting a new wave of creativity in the kitchen.
How Saudi Arabia can harness retired expat talent
As Saudi Arabia continues to develop and diversify its economy, the need for skilled professionals has reached an unprecedented level. Dagmar Symes, CEO of Hill Robinson Estates Saudia LLC, shares her views on the social reforms in KSA and how retired expat talent can be leveraged.