Articles tagged “neom”

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

Tourism

Saudi Takes 2 Million Photos of Neom in ‘Ground X’ Project to Build Investor Trust

Saudi has launched a global drive to bring in more investors and it wants to demonstrate progress. "Show, don't tell," says Neom.

Josh Corder | 3 months ago

Saudi Takes 2 Million Photos of Neom in ‘Ground X’ Project to Build Investor Trust
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Podcasts

The Evolution of Sustainable Travel

In this episode of Skift Travel Spotlight podcast, Skift speaks with the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance at ITB Berlin about the power of innovation and education to build a more sustainable future.

Saudi Tourism Authority + Skift | 6 months ago

The Evolution of Sustainable Travel

Tourism

Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 Is Too Expensive For Tourists – And Everyone Knows It

Fancy a stay in the heart of Arabia? It'll cost you.

Josh Corder | 7 months ago

Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 Is Too Expensive For Tourists – And Everyone Knows It

Tourism

Neom Job Posting Points to E-Visa Program For Saudi Project

Neom is a massive $500 billion development in Saudi Arabia, which potentially could have its own laws.

Josh Corder | 8 months ago

Neom Job Posting Points to E-Visa Program For Saudi Project
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Hotels

NEOM Reveals 3 Habitas Hotels at Its New Leyja Destination

NEOM has announced a strategic partnership with hospitality group Our Habitas, introducing three flagship properties at its newly launched valley destination.

NEOM + Skift | 9 months ago

NEOM Reveals 3 Habitas Hotels at Its New Leyja Destination
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Tourism

What’s Next For Tourism in Saudi Arabia

In the final Skift Travel Spotlight dispatch from World Travel Market in London, Skift speaks with Niall Gibbons, NEOM's Head of Tourism, about what’s on the horizon for travel and tourism in Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Tourism Authority + Skift | 9 months ago

What’s Next For Tourism in Saudi Arabia
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Tourism

Skift Global Forum East Video: Building Sustainable Luxury Cities

Attracting modern travelers requires a keen understanding of their desires and concerns. In this talk, we learn how NEOM is leveraging its breathtaking nature and sustainability commitments to build a future-focused luxury city that caters to younger audiences with a taste for adventure.

NEOM + Skift | 11 months ago

Skift Global Forum East Video: Building Sustainable Luxury Cities

News Blog

Neom’s Giga-project Gulf of Aqaba: A Collection of Space-age Destinations

Saudi Arabia's Belgium-sized city of Neom has unveiled another giga-project. It's called the Gulf of Aqaba and will contain many of the futuristic hotels the $500 billion project has announced in recent months. The Gulf of Aqaba project will be along the coast with the same name, at the northern tip of the Red Sea.…

Josh Corder | 11 months ago

Airlines

Qatar Airways Launches Direct Flights to Saudi’s Neom

Even though it's not fully built, Qatar will be flying travelers to Neom, a Saudi giga-project that needs as many staffers as it can get.

Josh Corder | 11 months ago

Qatar Airways Launches Direct Flights to Saudi’s Neom