Vision 2030: The Key to Saudi Arabia’s Tourism Success

Vision 2030: The Key to Saudi Arabia’s Tourism Success

KSA has moved to market itself as a global tourism destination with speed and ambition. Philip Wooller, area director, Middle East & Africa at STR, and speaker at the recent Saudi Arabia Hospitality Investment Conference in Riyadh, tracks the Kingdom’s achievements to date and plans for the future in an operating climate now facing unprecedented challenges.

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Dur Hospitality launches an advanced food detection tech at Riyadh Airport

Dur Hospitality launches an advanced food detection tech at Riyadh Airport

Winnow Vision technologies are being implemented by leading global hotels in more than 40 countries, where they are utilized by over 1,300 kitchens.

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IHG signs two new hotels in KSA, expands  luxury and midscale categories

IHG signs two new hotels in KSA, expands luxury and midscale categories

Agreements for InterContinental Dammam with Salem Mohammed Al Qahtani, and for Holiday Inn Riyadh Al Malaz with Saleh Alsalamah and Partner Companies.

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Millennium Hotels and Resorts to debut in the KSA with Millennium Central Jeddah

Millennium Hotels and Resorts to debut in the KSA with Millennium Central Jeddah

In December, Millennium Hotels & Resorts MEA revealed its development plans for Saudi Arabia with a goal of operating 25 hotels kingdom-wide by 2025.

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Hilton to bring over 50 new hotels to KSA within the next five years

Hilton to bring over 50 new hotels to KSA within the next five years

In addition to signing nine new hotels in Saudi Arabia in 2019, Hilton opened two new hotels: A DoubleTree by Hilton and a Hilton Garden Inn.

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Accor to introduce new hospitality concepts and brands to Saudi Arabia

Accor to introduce new hospitality concepts and brands to Saudi Arabia

Accor will emphasize how its investment in the country’s future goes beyond hotel development and supports Vision 2030’s goals.

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350 hospitality leaders gather at Saudi’s SHIC 2020

350 hospitality leaders gather at Saudi’s SHIC 2020

The event will host more than 90 high-profile speakers from companies paving the way in Saudi Arabia’s hospitality investment industry.

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IHG appoints leadership team to open an office in Riyadh and accelerate growth

IHG appoints leadership team to open an office in Riyadh and accelerate growth

The Riyadh office will be further supported by new roles, across functions including Commercial, Financial and Procurement, Learning and Development and IT.

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The largest hospitality event coming to Saudi Arabia

The largest hospitality event coming to Saudi Arabia

A key driver for Saudi Arabia’s hospitality and foodservice sectors is HORECA, a three-day exhibition providing professionals with a platform to meet, network and do business. It is seen as a gateway for regional investors seeking new business opportunities in the region.

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MENA GOPPAR Jumps in September

MENA GOPPAR Jumps in September

After 12 consecutive months of year-over-year profit decline, GOPPAR in the region was up 10.9% in the month, buoyed by a 4.9 percentage-point rise in occupancy and an uptick in food & beverage revenue, according to data from HotStats.

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