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Radisson Hotel Group signs/opens 160 hotels in H1

Tue, 14 Jul 2026

Radisson Hotel Group continued to accelerate its growth strategy in the first half of 2026, signing and opening 160 hotels, representing more than 22,000 keys.

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Rosewood Jeddah partners with Saudi Tourism Ministry to train future hospitality leaders

Tue, 14 Jul 2026

Rosewood Jeddah has joined hands with Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Tourism to support the Hospitality Ambassadors Program, a national initiative aimed at developing Saudi talent through hands-on training at leading international hotels.

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Riyadh Air likely to buy up to 30 more Dreamliners: report

Tue, 14 Jul 2026

Saudi ​Arabia's new national carrier Riyadh Air is considering the ‌purchase of between 25 and 30 more Boeing 787 Dreamliners by exercising most of ​its contractual options with the US ​planemaker, a Reuters report said quoting industry sources.

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King Saud Airport in Al Baha records strong passenger growth

Mon, 13 Jul 2026

King Saud bin Abdulaziz Airport in Al Baha Region of Saudi Arabia, one of the airports operated by Cluster2 Airports, has handled nearly 700,000 domestic passengers since the start of 2025, underscoring growing demand for regional air travel.

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Global City Dammam unveils new season with major expansion

Mon, 13 Jul 2026

The Eastern Region Municipality has reviewed the plan for the second season of the Global City Dammam project, featuring major expansions, global markets, and an interactive fountain. Its new destinations include the Asian Village and the Future District featuring AI and robotics experiences.

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Six Flags theme park with world-class attractions proposed in Bahrain

Mon, 13 Jul 2026

Bahrain could become only the second country in the region to host a Six Flags theme park under an ambitious proposal designed to create a world-class entertainment destination that complements, rather than competes with, the successful Saudi attraction, a Gulf Daily News report said.

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Maxx Royal brings its distinctive hospitality to Maldives in autumn 2027

Mon, 13 Jul 2026

Maxx Royal, known for its celebrated resorts in Türkiye, will bring the brand’s distinctive philosophy of hospitality to the Maldives, one of the world’s most extraordinary island settings, next year.

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Kerzner International joins EPEX as Headline Sponsor

Mon, 13 Jul 2026

EPEX, a premier gathering for the global events and experiences industry, has announced Kerzner International as its Headline Sponsor for the upcoming 11th edition.

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Kanoo Travel, Yatra enter deal to transform enterprise travel in Middle East

Mon, 13 Jul 2026

Kanoo Travel, a division of the Yusuf bin Ahmed Kanoo Group and one of the MENA region's largest travel management companies, has announced a strategic partnership with Yatra Online Limited, India's leading corporate travel and expense management company, to transform enterprise travel across the region.

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Sharjah's SEWA offers package of incentives for tourism establishments

Mon, 13 Jul 2026

Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) has announced a package of incentives and facilities to support tourism establishments in the emirate.