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Tourism

Will Smith in Saudi Arabia: Actor Shows Off Neom to 60 Million Followers

Will Smith has visited Neom, a post card project of Saudi Arabia's tourism vision.

Josh Corder | 9 hours ago

Will Smith in Saudi Arabia: Actor Shows Off Neom to 60 Million Followers

Hotels

Four Seasons Joining Ras Al Khaimah Gamble With Own Resort

After the Wynn casino was announced, luxury operators have been rushing to the once-quiet Ras Al Khaimah. Four Seasons could be next, betting on a "gaming state" to ensure its success.

Josh Corder | 2 weeks ago

Four Seasons Joining Ras Al Khaimah Gamble With Own Resort

Hotels

Dubai Startup Envi Lodges Is on a Global Sustainability Mission

Founded two years ago, Envi Lodges is expecting to open its first property next year and already has hopes to spread all over the globe — if it finds the money.

Josh Corder | 2 weeks ago

Dubai Startup Envi Lodges Is on a Global Sustainability Mission

Hotels

Saudi Arabia’s Next Project? What Neom’s New Trademark Filings Say

We don't know how the trademarks will be used. But we're intrigued by names like Xaynor, Zardun and Aquellum.

Josh Corder | 2 weeks ago

Saudi Arabia’s Next Project? What Neom’s New Trademark Filings Say

Hotels

IHG in Talks To Run More Hotels for Dubai’s ‘Heart of Europe’

IHG will franchise a hotel at The Heart Of Europe, with potential for two more hotels at one of Dubai's best-known on-again-off-again tourism projects.

Josh Corder | 3 weeks ago

IHG in Talks To Run More Hotels for Dubai’s ‘Heart of Europe’

Hotels

Leyja At Neom to be Managed by Habitas, Saudi’s Next ‘Global Bucket List’ Creation

Saudi Arabia's mountain destination of Leyja promises some of the most ambitious hotels ever made. Amounting to just 120 rooms between three properties, operators Habitas say they can make a global destination of it.

Josh Corder | 1 month ago

Leyja At Neom to be Managed by Habitas, Saudi’s Next ‘Global Bucket List’ Creation

Tourism

Saudi City Neom Spreads Its Cash With Investment Fund: Middle East Report

Saudi Arabia has created another investment fund, this time under the banner of its mega-city Neom. The Neom Investment Fund will spread its vast amount of cash around the world, investing in businesses it sees as futuristic or industry-changing.

Josh Corder | 1 month ago

Saudi City Neom Spreads Its Cash With Investment Fund: Middle East Report

Tourism

Not Just Dubai – UAE Focuses on All 7 Emirates for Tourism

The success of Dubai should be the success of the whole UAE, decides the country's economy minister.

Josh Corder | 1 month ago

Not Just Dubai – UAE Focuses on All 7 Emirates for Tourism

News Blog

Qatar Tourism Names New Chairman, Replaces Al Baker

The Qatari government has appointed a new chairman for its tourism arm: Saad Ali Al Kharji. Al Kharji is now chairman of Qatar Tourism, succeeding Akbar Al Baker, who yesterday announced his departure from Qatar Airways after 27 years. Al Kharji's appointment was confirmed in a decree by Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al…

Josh Corder | 1 month ago

Tourism

Saudi’s New Giga-Projects, Airports and a $1 Billion Tourism School: Middle East Travel Report

Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz creates a new development company to help realize his tourism sector dreams.

Josh Corder | 2 months ago

Saudi’s New Giga-Projects, Airports and a $1 Billion Tourism School: Middle East Travel Report