Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 1 October, 2023 1:12 pm

“Measure, manage and mitigate” – core words echoed by panellists

TravTalk Middle East together with Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel and Ajman Department of Tourism Development conducted a very special panel discussion under the theme “Shaping the sustainability future in businesses.” Iftikhar Hamdani Area General Manager Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel and Coral Beach...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 1 October, 2023 10:02 am

Saudia Enters a New Era Through Major Re-brand Strategy

Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, revealed its new brand identity and livery during a milestone event in Jeddah, in the presence of Royal Highnesses, Excellencies and leaders from both the public and private sectors, as well as prominent media correspondents and aviation experts....

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 29 September, 2023 5:24 pm

HSMAI Middle East Announces the 6th Annual ROC Commercial Strategy Conference

The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International – Middle East (HSMAI ME) is excited to announce the 6th ROC Middle East Commercial Strategy Conference. This year's event will be held at the Conrad Dubai Hotel from November 28 to November 29, 2023 to boost the Middle...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 28 September, 2023 11:38 am

Saudi Red Sea Authority to deepen maritime cooperation at Monaco Yacht Show

Saudi Red Sea Authority (SRSA) is participating in events around Monaco Yacht Show this week (27th-30th September), including a roundtable discussion on sustainable tourism, meetings and workshops, in line with the Authority's mandate to build and strengthen international partnerships in the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 28 September, 2023 9:58 am

SAUDIA Ranks Top Among Global Airlines for Best On-Time Performance (OTP)

Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA), the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, ranked ninth among the top ten performing global airlines with an arrival OTP of 80.14 percent, according to Cirium’s last monthly report from August 2023.  This follows outstanding performances for the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 28 September, 2023 9:00 am

China grants Approved Destination Status to Saudi Arabia

The People's Republic of China officially granted Saudi Arabia the Approved Destination Status (ADS), through a bilateral agreement signed today, Sept. 26, allowing Chinese citizens to travel to Saudi Arabia in group tours and facilitating greater ease of access to the Kingdom, Saudi Press Agency...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 28 September, 2023 8:50 am

Tourism Minister announces $1 bln investment in Qiddiya hospitality school

Saudi Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al Khateeb announced the launch of a tourism and hospitality school in Qiddiya with an investment of $1 billion.   In his speech at the World Tourism Day 2023 conference held , Sept. 27, in Riyadh, the minister...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 28 September, 2023 8:45 am

Saudi Arabia set to add 500,000 hotel rooms via major projects: Minister

Saudi Arabia is on course to construct 400,000-500,000 hotel rooms in various projects, including NEOM, Qiddiya and Diriyah, Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al Khateeb said today, Sept. 27.   Al Khateeb was speaking at the World Tourism Day 2023 Conference in Riyadh.   Saudi ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 27 September, 2023 12:49 pm

CELEBRITY LOVED MR CHOW RESTAURANT TO OPEN ITS FIRST MIDDLE EAST LOCATION IN RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA

I'm thrilled to bring the timeless elegance and culinary excellence of MR CHOW to Riyadh, the vibrant heart of the Middle East. This marks a remarkable chapter in our journey, and I'm excited to share our unique blend of art, culture, and cuisine.” Michael Chow  Septmeber 21st, 2023...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 26 September, 2023 3:53 pm

LPM Riyadh cements itself as the city’s most stylish lunchtime destination with a new seasonal French-Mediterranean business lunch

Bringing a touch of this joie de vivre to lunchtimes in the Saudi capital, LPM Riyadh – the celebrated home of French-Mediterranean cuisine - has launched a new business lunch. Located in the bustling Faisaliah district, the restaurant’s business lunch is perfect for elevating a...

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