Articles tagged “saudi arabia”

More than 13 million women visited Saudi Arabia last year, just six years after women were allowed to work as tour guides in the country.

Modern sustainability in travel is no longer just about environmental initiatives. Hotel brands must also consider their impact on local communities and commitments to cultural heritage. With those pillars in mind, Boutique Group is paving the way for a new “responsible luxury” model in Saudi Arabia.

Neom has said it wants five million visitors by 2030. For now, some projects are moving along, but it still has a lot of ground to make up.

Despite tensions all around it, the Middle East had another good year for tourism. Jordan was an exception to that, but its tourism minister remains hopeful for the future.

Religious tourism is a historic and lucrative business in Saudi Arabia. That should mean it's easier to draw overseas investors.

Saudi Arabia's soaring upwards trajectory lost some steam last year, but 2025 is the year when flagship hotels go live across the kingdom.

Tourism is set to grow rapidly, but the sector faces risks from escalating extreme weather and unprepared infrastructure. 

The Middle East has been seen as a luxury destination for years, but if it wants to hit its lofty targets, a shift towards affordability is required.

Times are changing in the Middle East with the launch of new airlines, unified visas and an all-out entertainment economy.

While no two markets are the same, fears of a global slowdown in airline capacity growth were unfounded in 2024. These new figures set up 2025 to be another year of robust network expansion.