Radisson Hotel Group continues to intensify its efforts in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, aligning with the Saudi 2030 vision for hospitality. Building on a robust five-year expansion and transformation plan, the Group aims to establish itself as the preferred brand for owners, partners, and guests by strengthening its presence in major and secondary cities across the Kingdom.
The Saudi Investment Promotion Authority recently signed an agreement to host the 28th edition of the World Investment Conference with the World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA). The conference will take place in Riyadh from November 25 to November 27, 2024, under the theme “Future-ready IPAs: Navigating Digital Disruption and Sustainable Growth.”
Today, at The Future Hospitality Summit, Mantis reaffirmed its strategic expansion across the Middle East. By supporting the development of luxury eco-resorts and lodges, as well as immersive cultural experiences, Mantis is set to introduce its ethos and best practices to its new trio of signings in the region: Hawar Resort by Mantis in Bahrain, Mantis Al Baha in Saudi Arabia and Mantis Saij Mountain Lodge in the United Arab Emirates.
World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards (WSTHA) is calling on pioneers in sustainable travel to gain recognition for their work by entering its inaugural programme before 24 May.
Individuals and organisations across the globe accelerating change and making an impactful contribution to net positive tourism are invited to enter for free, with three weeks left before the 24 May closing deadline.
FHS Saudi Arabia 2024 has officially opened its doors at the Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh, with over 1400 key players in the hospitality industry gathering for 3 days of extensive learning, networking, and deal-making.
The organisers extend their heartfelt gratitude to the host sponsors, Al Khozama Investment and Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh, for their pivotal support in bringing this premier event to life.
Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, has launched its innovative digital platform, the Travel Companion (TC), powered by advanced artificial intelligence. This move is part of a two-year plan to revolutionize the travel industry by embracing digital innovations. In collaboration with global professional services firm Accenture, Saudia’s Travel Companion is set to change how travelers interact with the airline and redefine the standards of digital travel.
Ryan Reynolds is Yas Island Abu Dhabi’s new chief island officer.
The Deadpool actor assumes the role after Jason Momoa, who took up the position last year from comedian Kevin Hart.
Responsible for promoting the destination to an international audience, Reynolds is the mystery skydiving celebrity who has appeared in a new teaser campaign from the destination.
A sustainable initiative by Dubai Can, Dubai Reef is the world’s largest marine reef development project and marks a pioneering step in Dubai’s efforts to promote ecological sustainability. Working around a plan to deploy 20,000 purpose-built reef modules of various sizes over a four-year period, Dubai Reef marks a significant endeavour for the city that will span a staggering 600 square kilometres across Dubai’s waters.
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is set to organise the PATA Destination Marketing Forum 2024 (PDMF 2024) at Dusit Thani Hua Hin in Cha-Am, Phetchaburi Province, Thailand, from November 12-14, 2024.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) invites hotel operators and tourists to be a part of its ‘CF-Hotels’ initiative to help reduce the impacts of climate change.
The www.cf-hotels.com online platform has been created to enable hotel and lodging operators to create a database of environmental inventory (energy, water, waste and greenhouse gases) and calculate the carbon footprint of their operations.