Gulf Countries Seek to Teach Students ‘Hospitality’ in Classes
Countries like Saudi and Oman are considering the move as they dash to fill new hotels with worthy talent.
Riyadh Air Will Collaborate With Singapore Airlines to Punch Into Asia Market Early
Riyadh Air and Singapore Airlines' new collaboration is likely one of many to come.
Post-World Cup, Qatar’s Tourism Industry Is Relying on Spikes, Surges and Mega Events
Qatar's tourism numbers are growing, but so is the country's reliance on events and conferences.
Big Bus Tours Acquires Tour Dubai, Adding Safaris and Cruises to Portfolio
Dubai is the third city to have a tour operator snapped up by Big Bus, after San Francisco and Singapore.
H World’s Ji Hotels: This Chinese Brand Is Heading to Saudi and UAE
Chinese brand Ji Hotels wants to expand outside its home land, starting with the Middle East.
How Saudi Sees Luxury: Just ‘20% Will Be in 4- And 5-Star Hotels’
Saudi Arabia says its "real business" will come from mass-market travel, not ultra-luxury stays.
Saudi Wants More Female Travelers, But Admits to a ‘Perception’ Problem
Saudi Tourism Authority's Fahd Hamidaddin spoke about changing perceptions being a key part of his job.
Saudi’s New Cruise Line Is Luxe. But With No Booze, It’s Counting on Saudi Passengers
The brand is being built up to almost exclusively serve the Saudi and Gulf markets.
The Gulf Countries’ Visa Is Coming. Will It Be Enough to Land Taylor Swift?
A GCC unified visa could prompt many things, including some fleeting visits by superstars.
Jumeirah Needs a Big Re-Do, For Now, It’s Going With a Rebrand
Jumeirah's big announcement at Dubai's biggest tourism trade show is a rebrand.