Articles tagged “saudi arabia”

Saudi Arabia has hit its tourism target seven years early, but there is still work to be done to be a global travel super power.

Authenticity is the new luxury in travel. There’s a growing trend towards cultural exploration in ultra-luxury tourism, placing destinations like Saudi Arabia in the spotlight. For Boutique Group, this means offering guests not just a place to stay — but a chance to immerse themselves in history.

Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector is moving from vision to reality. Skift is exploring this journey in a new limited-series podcast, The Skift Travel Spotlight: The Future of Tourism in Saudi Arabia.

It's not quite a World Cup, but Saudi has high hopes for its World Expo, taking place the year the Saudi Vision 2030 is complete.

Recognizing the need for a significant image overhaul, Saudi Arabia understands that reshaping perceptions is crucial for it to achieve its ambitious tourism goals by 2030.

Even one drop of legal alcohol in Saudi would be a huge change, and likely one all luxury hotels would want to be part of.

A unique hospitality and adventure experience is set to open 40km from the coastline in the Arabian Gulf. 

To meet the tourism objectives of Middle Eastern destinations, it's crucial to have affordable accommodation options. That's where short-term rentals come into play.

By building a host network in less-explored regions, Airbnb would be contributing to responsible tourism development, and also diversify its offerings in India — a priority market for the company.

The Middle East’s lofty tourism goals mean a re-think in accommodations. Luxury hotels won’t be enough.