A new series of buyer forums and networking events focused on India, Saudi Arabia, China and Russia’s growing outbound potential, has been launched by Arabian Travel Market 2020 (ATM), as GCC travel and tourism companies and destinations look to attract a larger share from these major source markets. These new forums and networking events have…
The Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2020, will take place at the Dubai World Trade Centre from April 19 to 22, 2020, and the official show theme that will be adopted is “Events for Tourism Growth” according to the latest press release from the organisers. According to data from the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC),…
Saudi Arabia has announced the implementation of a unified visa system for pilgrims travelling to the kingdom for haj and umrah. Following a restructuring of the system by the Council of Ministers, pilgrims as well as visitors and transit passengers now will pay SR300 ($80) for a visa. According to a report by Arabian Business,…
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is set to welcome The House Hotel, as Kerten Hospitality brings its brand to the Middle East region for the first time, with the launch of The House Hotel Jeddah scheduled for the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2019. The hospitality project will showcase Kerten’s expertise in creating innovative spaces for…
Accor Hotels group in partnership with Naif Alrajhi Investment Company is launching its first luxury serviced long-stay apartments in Riyadh — Fairmont Ramla Serviced Residences — through Fairmont Hotels & Resort, a part of its network. The property that is set to open in 2020, will comprise 249 serviced residences featuring one, two and three-bedroom…
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is set to launch a new foreign tourism visas which will be a “game changer” for the kingdom, according to an industry expert. Imad Damrah, managing director of Colliers Saudi Arabia, is quoted by Arab News, following news that the visa scheme will be launched at a glittering event…
