Articles tagged “saudi arabia”

Announcements

Generation Next: Middle East and North Africa’s Rising Female Travel Leaders

Skift is honored to present the latest installment of our Generation Next series – this time dedicated to spotlighting remarkable women leaders shaping travel in the Middle East and North Africa

Sarah Kopit | 13 hours ago

Generation Next: Middle East and North Africa’s Rising Female Travel Leaders

Hotels

Oberoi Parent to Open 9 International Properties by 2029

Oberoi’s expansion plans don't seem random as it targets booming tourism hubs like Saudi Arabia and Egypt that attract luxury travelers.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 days ago

Oberoi Parent to Open 9 International Properties by 2029
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Tourism

Saudi Arabia Eyes Major Slice of China’s Tourism Market

As Saudi Arabia targets five million Chinese tourists by 2030, Almosafer (part of Seera Group) plans to help the country tap into one of the world’s largest tourist markets through customized itineraries, targeted marketing, and strategic partnerships.

Almosafer + Skift | 4 days ago

Saudi Arabia Eyes Major Slice of China’s Tourism Market

Tourism

Saudi Arabia Hopes Esports Olympics Will Kickstart Gaming Tourism

Saudi Arabia just finished with its gaming 'World Cup'. Next is the gaming 'Olympics'.

Josh Corder | 1 week ago

Saudi Arabia Hopes Esports Olympics Will Kickstart Gaming Tourism

Tourism

Accor’s CEO Isn’t Worried About Saudi Delays –  It’s an ‘Enormous Dream’

Saudi may not hit all its targets, but for CEO Sebastien Bazin, that misses the point: "Even if it’s only half achieved, that’s a remarkable half,” he says.

Josh Corder | 2 weeks ago

Accor’s CEO Isn’t Worried About Saudi Delays –  It’s an ‘Enormous Dream’

Tourism

Diriyah Gate CEO: Half of Cost Will Be Paid By Foreign Investors

Diriyah Gate wants over half of its development cost covered by foreign investors. That's more FDI than the entire country brought in last year.

Josh Corder | 2 weeks ago

Diriyah Gate CEO: Half of Cost Will Be Paid By Foreign Investors

Airlines

Riyadh Air’s Digital Strategy: More Amazon and Uber, Less Legacy Airline

Riyadh Air has unveiled its digital strategy. Some of its planned features are far from brand-new, but combined together, the airline hopes it can take on the OTAs.

Josh Corder | 2 weeks ago

Riyadh Air’s Digital Strategy: More Amazon and Uber, Less Legacy Airline

Airlines

Riyadh Air Orders 60 Airbus Planes, Reconfirms 2025 Launch Plans

After months of speculation about its narrowbody fleet, on Wednesday Saudi start-up carrier Riyadh Air finally revealed the supplier and size of its first single-aisle plane order.

Gordon Smith | 2 weeks ago

Riyadh Air Orders 60 Airbus Planes, Reconfirms 2025 Launch Plans

Podcasts

Rental Supply Slows, Saudis’ Chinese Push and Sustainable Travel Woes

Today's podcast looks at a slowdown in short-term rentals, a Saudi push for Chinese tourists, and why travelers don't prioritize sustainability.

Rashaad Jorden | 3 weeks ago

Rental Supply Slows, Saudis’ Chinese Push and Sustainable Travel Woes

Tourism

Saudi Arabia Targets Chinese Travelers to Boost Vision 2030 Tourism Goals

As Saudi Arabia sets out to diversify its economy, Chinese tourists are becoming a critical part of its plan. With record-breaking numbers expected in 2025, the kingdom hopes Chinese travelers will accelerate its Vision 2030 goals.

Sarah Kopit | 4 weeks ago

Saudi Arabia Targets Chinese Travelers to Boost Vision 2030 Tourism Goals