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Sep 18Fri
  1. Skift Feed

    Hilton: Saudi Luxury Is Saturated, Now Targeting Mid-Market

    Simon Vincent, Hilton's president for Europe, Middle East and Africa, said Saudi Arabia's upper-end hotel market is largely established, with Hilton already operating Conrad, Waldorf Astoria, Hilton, Curio and DoubleTree brands there. The next growth wave will come from mid-market brands and franchising. Vincent cited Turkey as proof: from the Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus opening in 1955 to more than 100 hotels in the country today, expansion came mainly through mid-market brands such as Hilton Garden Inn in provincial towns and Hampton in secondary cities.

Sep 9Wed
  1. IHG Newsroom

    Holiday Inn in Saudi Arabia Launches Gaming Pods for Guests

    IHG's Holiday Inn brand partnered with global educational esports provider EStars to launch Holiday Inn x Elite Gaming Pods across four hotels in Saudi Arabia, available until December 2026. Each hotel has two gaming pods with MSI gaming PCs, next-generation consoles, curved monitors and premium accessories, with complimentary access to titles including Fortnite, Rocket League and Overwatch. Participating hotels will host competitions with prizes including hotel stays, food and beverage vouchers and IHG One Rewards points. The initiative launched during the Esports World Cup 2026.

Aug 25Tue
Aug 24Mon
  1. Skift Feed

    Radisson's Saudi Expansion Reveals a Split Gulf Recovery

    Radisson Hotel Group is maintaining its target of 100 hotels in operation and development in Saudi Arabia by 2030, despite disruption from the U.S.-Iran war. Executive Elie Younes cites Saudi Arabia's domestic-driven demand as more resilient than the UAE's international-dependent market, forecasting recovery by June 2026, earlier than external forecasts of 2027. Expansion is shifting to secondary cities and the three- and four-star tier, favoring new builds.

Aug 17Mon
  1. Skift Feed

    Saudi Arabia, Egypt Lead Middle East's Hotel Construction Boom

    Despite demand disruption from the U.S.-Iran war, Middle East hotel construction hit a record: 724 projects and 178,003 rooms under construction in Q2, up 11% and 10% year-over-year. Saudi Arabia leads with 387 projects, Egypt has a record 167. Developers bet on structural growth, with major operators concentrating 90% of pipelines in Saudi, Egypt, and Turkey.

Aug 11Tue
Apr 10Fri
  1. PhocusWire All News

    Almosafer adds AI travel planning with ChatGPT app

    Saudi Arabia-based Almosafer has launched a ChatGPT app offering AI-powered conversational travel planning. Travelers can access the OTA's inventory of over 1.5 million hotels, with the app supporting Arabic and English, allowing users to search properties, receive personalized recommendations, and build itineraries. The CEO says the move aims to simplify travel through innovation.

Mar 13Fri
Nov 25Tue
  1. Almosafer Corporate News

    BSF and Almosafer Launch Co-Branded Visa Credit Card with Up to 20% Travel Points

    Saudi financial institution BSF partnered with Middle East travel brand Almosafer to launch the BSF Almosafer Visa Credit Card. The card offers up to 20% Almosafer Points on travel bookings, 5% back in points on shopping and dining, 0% foreign exchange fees on international transactions, and an annual fee waived for the first year. Each point equals one Saudi Riyal, with no blackout dates for redeeming flights, hotel stays or activities. The card is available in Visa Signature and Visa Infinite variants and can be applied for via the BSF mobile app.

Nov 13Thu
  1. Almosafer Corporate News

    Almosafer and Amadeus Deepen Partnership on AI, Payments and NDC

    Saudi travel company Almosafer and Amadeus announced an expanded partnership at the TOURISE Summit in Riyadh, focusing on AI and data analytics for hyper-personalized offers, enriched content distribution, machine-learning-driven hotel curation via Amadeus Value Hotels, AI-enabled airport services, and virtual card payments through Amadeus Outpayce. The partners will also scale NDC retailing, with Almosafer aiming to create a flagship regional use case supporting Saudi Vision 2030.

Nov 10Mon
  1. Amadeus Newsroom

    Adeera Signs Deal to Deploy Amadeus Digital Media

    Saudi hospitality group Adeera signed an agreement to deploy Amadeus Digital Media, using omni-channel advertising across paid search, display and social media to reach travelers. Adeera will use Amadeus market intelligence to refine outreach and integrate marketing, distribution and data insight. Amadeus said recent campaigns using the platform helped hotels and destinations achieve double-digit growth in direct bookings and occupancy while lowering marketing costs.

Nov 6Thu
  1. Almosafer Corporate News

    Almosafer and VisitBritain Expand Partnership to Boost Saudi Travel to Britain

    Almosafer and VisitBritain expanded their strategic partnership at WTM London to promote Britain as a top destination for Saudi travelers. The collaboration will develop high-value packages showcasing Britain's nations and regions. VisitBritain forecasts 404,000 visits from Saudi Arabia to the UK this year, with spending of £975 million in 2025, up 26% on 2024. Britain remains a premium destination for Almosafer across leisure and business segments.

Nov 5Wed
  1. Almosafer Corporate News

    Almosafer Signs Strategic Agreement with Makkah Royal Commission

    The Royal Commission for Makkah City & Holy Sites (RCMC) has signed a strategic agreement with Almosafer, part of Seera Group, to strengthen Makkah's tourism ecosystem and enhance the pilgrim and visitor journey. Almosafer will leverage its integrated travel services platform and brand portfolio, including Hajj & Umrah operator Mawasim and destination management company Discover Saudi, to introduce technology-enabled services and design Umrah+ itineraries combining spiritual rituals with cultural, historical and leisure experiences. The agreement aims to deliver authentic yet elevated experiences aligned with international standards while respecting Makkah's sanctity.

Nov 4Tue
  1. Amadeus Newsroom

    flyadeal Chooses Amadeus for Worldwide Distribution Agreement

    Saudi low-cost carrier flyadeal signed a new global distribution agreement with Amadeus, which becomes the carrier's preferred provider, distributing content to travel sellers worldwide through the Amadeus travel platform. flyadeal will begin with the domestic Saudi market and phase its content rollout to the trade in more countries over the next few months; once complete, its full content will be viewable and bookable on the Amadeus platform. flyadeal currently operates over 200 daily scheduled services from bases in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam to more than 30 year-round and seasonal destinations across Saudi Arabia, the Middle East, North Africa, Europe and South Asia with a fleet of 42 Air…

Aug 7Thu
  1. Amadeus Newsroom

    Riyadh Air Signs Global Distribution Agreement with Amadeus

    Riyadh Air, the new national carrier of Saudi Arabia, signed a global distribution agreement with Amadeus. By joining the Amadeus Travel Platform, Riyadh Air will connect to travel agencies and sellers in more than 190 countries, making its offers accessible to travelers worldwide, supporting its growth plans and contributing to Saudi Vision 2030. The agreement also includes Amadeus distributing Riyadh Air's future NDC content, allowing the airline to deliver more dynamic, personalized offers and take greater control of its indirect sales strategy. Backed by the Public Investment Fund and unveiled by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in 2023, Riyadh Air is expected to contribute over USD 20…

Jul 16Wed
  1. Amadeus Newsroom

    Saudia moves to Orders with Amadeus Nevio

    Saudia, the national flag-carrier of Saudi Arabia, translated traditional booking records (PNRs) and electronic tickets into Orders, becoming one of the first airlines globally to operationalize Orders. The milestone was achieved using Amadeus' smart bridging capabilities, translating traditional records from Saudia's existing Amadeus Altéa PSS into single order records in its new Amadeus Nevio environment. An Order is a single, dynamic record of everything the traveler has purchased, providing a real-time consolidated view.

Feb 15Fri
  1. FCDO Travel Advice

    UK FCDO expands Saudi Arabia travel advisory to Aseer province cities

    The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) updated its Saudi Arabia travel advice, extending its advice against all but essential travel to include the cities of Abha and Khamis Mushait in Aseer province. The FCDO continues to advise against all travel within 10km of the border with Yemen and against all but essential travel to areas between 10km and 80km from that border. The changes appear in the 'Warnings and insurance' and 'Regional risks' sections.