Articles tagged “saudi arabia”

Airlines

Boeing Eyes Sale of 150 737 Max Jets to Riyadh Air

As Riyadh Air ramps up with plenty of cash, Boeing and Airbus will compete for the spoils.

Jyoti Narayan, Reuters | 1 day ago

Boeing Eyes Sale of 150 737 Max Jets to Riyadh Air

Tourism

Saudi Tourism Promotes Its All-Season Appeal With New Campaign

When you are a destination as ambitious as Saudi Arabia with an aim to attract 100 million annual visitors by 2030, you have to emphasize year-round appeal to avoid missing out on travelers.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 7 days ago

Saudi Tourism Promotes Its All-Season Appeal With New Campaign
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Tourism

India Daily: Government Readies Long-Overdue National Tourism Policy

For a sector that will contribute $250 billion to India's gross domestic product by 2030, a document reimagining the future of tourism is significant.

Amrita Ghosh | 7 days ago

India Daily: Government Readies Long-Overdue National Tourism Policy

Daily Lodging Report

Saudi Arabia Signs to Get IHG, Accor and Rotana Hotels

IHG recently reported the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Saudi Tourism Authority at the Arabian Travel Market in 2023.

3 weeks ago

Rail

India Daily: UAE and Saudi Arabia Talk Rail Links With India

Let’s hope that the cross-continental connectivity project isn't just talk. Plus, the day's news from Air India, AHS, Lords, Sarovar, Pride Hotels, and other Indian players.

Amrita Ghosh | 3 weeks ago

India Daily: UAE and Saudi Arabia Talk Rail Links With India

News Blog

Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Global Mulls 2026 Public Market Offering

Red Sea Global, a company fully owned by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, is exploring the possibility of a public market offering, with plans to launch as early as 2026. The company is currently examining various options for a public market event, including an initial public offering or the establishment of a real estate investment…

Peden Doma Bhutia | 3 weeks ago

Tourism

India Daily: MakeMyTrip Taps AI to Improve Voice Search for Travel

Voice-based chat was hyped years ago but faded fast. The latest gains in artificial intelligence could make voice-powered search useful at last. Marketers, take note.

Amrita Ghosh | 3 weeks ago

India Daily: MakeMyTrip Taps AI to Improve Voice Search for Travel

Airlines

Israel Discussing Direct Flights to Saudi Arabia for Haj Pilgrimage Trips

Israel is hope to get Saudi permission for direct flights for its Muslim citizens pursuing the Haj pilgrimage, although no official progress has been announced.

Dan Williams, Reuters | 4 weeks ago

Israel Discussing Direct Flights to Saudi Arabia for Haj Pilgrimage Trips

Hotels

Sonder’s New Stock Market Challenges

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at Premier Inn's expansion into the German hotel space, Sonder's delisting notice from Nasdaq, and Saudi Arabia's focus on regional hotel development.

Andres Buenahora, Skift | 1 month ago

Sonder’s New Stock Market Challenges

Tourism

Saudi Arabia Nearly Doubles UAE in Hotel Room Construction

Destinations in the Middle East understand that to realize their very ambitious tourism goals, they need to create enough infrastructure. Little wonder then that Saudi Arabia is now racing ahead of United Arab Emirates to build more hotel rooms.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 month ago

Saudi Arabia Nearly Doubles UAE in Hotel Room Construction