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Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz creates a new development company to help realize his tourism sector dreams.
Josh Corder | 7 months ago
Trojena for skiing, Soudah Peaks for luxury housing and now Leyja for space-age hotels, Saudi Arabia continues to develop its mountains for tourism.
Hotels
Saudi Arabia looks like it wants to open the first 7-star hotel, officially. It certainly has the money to do it.
Saudi Arabia has just said it will bid to host the World Cup in 2034. Should it be chosen, the conservative kingdom will be questioned more than ever about its staunch views on not serving alcohol.
In this Skift Middle East Report, we also look at the changing face of Saudia Arabia, looking to become a leader in sustainability, culture and yacht parties.
Israel's tourism minister hopes that his industry could pave the way for normalization with Saudi Arabia. Looking at neighboring Gulf states, it will take more than air routes and visas to shift sentiment.
Josh Corder | 8 months ago
With Ronaldo, Messi and LeBron James, Saudi Arabia is proving it can sway anyone to come visit. In its latest display in sports tourism power, the kingdom shows James around one of its cherished tourism projects.
