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Airlines
Even though it's not fully built, Qatar will be flying travelers to Neom, a Saudi giga-project that needs as many staffers as it can get.
Josh Corder | 5 months ago
Relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia have been strained in recent years, so regularly scheduled direct flights between the two countries would be a colossal step in further establishing ties.
Reuters | 5 months ago
Hotels
Saudi's main investment fund is a wolf in cashmere that knows the value of luxury assets. This deal underscores the enduring resilience and allure of European luxury travel.
Sean O'Neill | 5 months ago
News Blog
Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund will acquire a 10% stake in Heathrow Airport, the busiest airport in Europe. Saudi is buying the share off of Ferrovial of Spain, while Paris-based Ardian will acquire 15 percent in a deal worth £2.37 billion ($3 billion) The deal is being made by the Public Investment Fund, known as…
Saudi Arabia's ambitious mega-development Neom continues to announce small boutique hotels. With more than half a trillion dollars at its disposal, Neom could build the biggest hotels in the world, but, for now, is opting to unveil properties no more than 100 keys in size. Siranna is the latest. A 65-room hotel with 35 residences…
Six Senses Southern Dunes, the Red Sea has officially opened in Saudi Arabia. The Foster + Partners designed resort features 36 guest rooms and 40 pool villas that have been strategically placed to embrace the expansive views of the surrounding Arabian Desert. Credit: Six Senses According to Six Senses, the architecture and landscaping of the…
Adam Stacey | 5 months ago
Tourism
The Indian tourists is often misrepresented as bargain hunters. They don't actually mind paying more if they see value in it.
Peden Doma Bhutia | 6 months ago
Today's podcast examines Hilton's loyalty extension, Israel-Hamas War's impact on carriers and Saudi Arabia's latest ultra-luxury project.
Dawit Habtemariam | 7 months ago
Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast examines Saudi Arabia's dry World Cup bid, short-term rentals in the EU, and VistiBritain's entertaining tourism ideas.
Rashaad Jorden | 7 months ago
Not everybody had nice things to say about last year's World Cup in Qatar. Saudi Arabia wants to do a better job, planning to host the FIFA World Cup 2034, amid stricter guidelines on human rights and sustainability.
Josh Corder | 7 months ago
