WTM Spotlight Riyadh opens tomorrow to connect Saudi tourism with global markets
Mon, 07 Sep 2026
WTM Spotlight Riyadh, organised by RX, will open on September 8, at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Centre, launching a new platform aimed at connecting Saudi Arabia with international travel markets as the Kingdom accelerates its tourism transformation under Vision 2030.
Ink Innovation, solutions by stc partner to develop smarter travel experiences in Saudi Arabia
Mon, 07 Sep 2026
Ink Innovation has partnered with solutions by stc to support digital transformation across Saudi Arabia’s travel, tourism and smart city sectors. The agreement will strengthen digital capabilities across key infrastructure, including airports, hotels, public services and major events.
PIF launches integrated tourist, residential destination on the Al-Khafji coast
Mon, 07 Sep 2026
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) today launched Gulf Coast Development Company to create an integrated tourist and residential destination on the Al-Khafji coast overlooking the Arabian Gulf.
flyadeal launches Madinah-Karachi flights
Sun, 06 Sep 2026
flyadeal, a low-cost carrier of Saudia Group, has launched direct flights between Madinah and Karachi, strengthening air connectivity between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. The airline will operate two weekly flights on the new route using Airbus A320neo aircraft configured with 186 Economy Class seats.
Saudi Arabia launches Al-Rahhala adventure travel licensing service
Sun, 06 Sep 2026
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Sport launched “Al-Rahhala,” a new licensing service regulating organized adventure travel activities inside and outside the Kingdom. Introduced through the Riyadi platform, the service aims to unify procedures and ensure trips are conducted safely and in compliance with regulations.
WTM Spotlight Riyadh Unveils inaugural conference programme
Sun, 06 Sep 2026
WTM Spotlight Riyadh has announced the conference programme for its inaugural edition, bringing together tourism leaders from Saudi Arabia and international markets to explore opportunities created by the Kingdom’s rapidly expanding visitor economy.
Equinox Resort AMAALA opens on Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast
Thu, 03 Sep 2026
Red Sea Global (RSG), the regenerative tourism developer, has announced the opening of Equinox Resort AMAALA at Marina Village in Triple Bay, marking the fitness and wellness brand’s second hotel globally and its first outside the US.
Saudi Arabia, Nepal sign air transport services agreement
Wed, 02 Sep 2026
Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) and Nepal have signed an air transport services agreement aimed at strengthening aviation ties between the two countries.
Aseer showcases diverse tourism assets in three-day motorcycle tour
Wed, 02 Sep 2026
Aseer Region, Saudi Arabia, is strengthening its position as a tourism destination after hosting a three-day motorcycle tour that brought together 354 riders from Saudi Arabia and Gulf countries, alongside 22 international participants.
Almosafer partners with SAP, AWS to accelerate digital transformation
Tue, 01 Sep 2026
Almosafer Travel & Tourism, Saudi Arabia’s leading travel company, has announced plans to migrate its enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems to RISE with SAP on the AWS cloud, marking a major step in its digital transformation strategy.
Saudi Tourism Ministry, Accenture partner to advance AI in tourism
Tue, 01 Sep 2026
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism and Accenture Saudi Arabia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at the LEAP 2026 conference to explore artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies aimed at transforming the Kingdom’s tourism sector.
Saudi Arabia breaks ground on new Westin Abha tourism project
Mon, 31 Aug 2026
Aseer Governor Prince Turki bin Talal laid the foundation stone for the “Westin Abha” project, spanning more than 153,000 square metres and featuring 330 hotel units, 52 villas and chalets, and 78 residential units, in a bid to strengthen the region’s tourism sector.
Holiday Inn launches Elite Gaming Pods across four Saudi hotels
Sun, 30 Aug 2026
Holiday Inn, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ Essentials Collection, has partnered with global educational esports provider EStars to launch Elite Gaming Pods across four hotels in Saudi Arabia.
Saudi hotel sector defies travel disruptions as Makkah RevPAR rises 8.7pc: JLL
Wed, 26 Aug 2026
Saudi Arabia’s hotel sector has remained resilient despite broader international travel disruptions, supported by religious tourism, sustained domestic travel and revenue and cost optimisation, according to JLL’s KSA Hotels Market Dynamics Q2 2026 report.
flyadeal marks first anniversary of Pakistan operations
Wed, 26 Aug 2026
flyadeal, the Saudia Group’s low-cost carrier, is marking one year of operations to Islamabad, Peshawar and Sialkot, strengthening connectivity between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan.
wfrlee secures Saudi registration to accelerate tourism-tech expansion
Mon, 24 Aug 2026
wfrlee.com, a “pay-as-you-stay” short-stay booking platform, has secured formal registration to establish its Saudi entity through an Investment Registration Certificate (Entrepreneur type), marking a key step in its expansion into the Kingdom’s rapidly growing tourism market.
Saudi Tourism Development Fund appoints new spokesperson
Mon, 24 Aug 2026
Saudi Arabia’s Tourism Development Fund (TDF) has appointed Mashail Mohammed Alkarni as its Official Spokesperson, as part of efforts to strengthen corporate communications and enhance engagement with the media and wider public.
Saudia offers 50pc discounts, AlFursan bonus credits
Sun, 23 Aug 2026
Saudia has launched a promotional offer providing discounts of up to 50% on Guest Class and Business Class flights from Saudi Arabia to international destinations, as well as connecting services across its network spanning four continents.
Riyadh Air’s Sfeer membership set to hit one million
Sun, 23 Aug 2026
Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier and a PIF company, expects its Sfeer lifestyle membership programme to reach one million members this month, less than a year after launch.
Saudi Arabia's Bisha Airport passenger numbers top 600,000 in H1
Thu, 20 Aug 2026
Cluster2 Airports, operator of Bisha Airport, has reported significant growth in the airport's operational performance during 2025 and the first half of 2026.
CONTINUUM ’26: Diriyah Art Futures presents cutting-edge artworks
Wed, 19 Aug 2026
Diriyah Art Futures (DAF), an asset of the Museums Commission under the Saudi Ministry of Culture, has announced the lineup for CONTINUUM ‘26, an exhibition celebrating the creative output of the participants in its second Emerging New Media Artists Programme.