Saudi Arabia's hotel market lost momentum in the first half of the year as corporate travel slowed and regional uncertainty dampened demand, but industry fundamentals remain intact, backed by higher domestic tourism spend and an expanding pipeline of hotel projects, an industry expert said.
Royal Maxim Palace Kempinski has announced a new chapter in its story with the official renaming of the hotel to Kempinski Palace Cairo, reinforcing its identity as one of the capital’s most distinguished palace destinations.
Raffles The Palm Dubai marks Emirati Women’s Day with culinary experiences and exclusive spa privileges, celebrating in signature Raffles style.
The Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency's (TGA) campaign film 'So Turkish, Go Turkish' and the mini-series 'Antalya Gambit' and 'İstanbul My Love' have received top honours at the US International Awards 2026, one of the world’s leading competitions celebrating excellence in creativity and communications.
More than 19.5 million Hajj pilgrims and Umrah performers from abroad arrived in Saudi Arabia during 2025, including 18.03 million Umrah performers and 1.5 million Hajj pilgrims.
Riyadh Air has announced the expansion of its network in Asia with the launch of new flights connecting Riyadh with Islamabad and Lahore in Pakistan, and Manila in the Philippines.
India is rapidly emerging as one of the world's most sought-after source markets for MICE and luxury travel, with global destinations and hospitality brands intensifying efforts to attract the country's high-spending corporate and premium leisure travellers.
The number of guests staying at three- to five-star hotels in Oman reached 992,009 by the end of June 2026, marking a 13% decline compared to the same period in 2025, when the number stood at 1,140,086, according to the latest data.
Oman has introduced a new free 14-day tourist visa for nationals of selected countries to provide greater flexibility for visitors and enhancing the country's tourism offerings.
Saudi Entertainment Ventures (SEVEN), a wholly owned subsidiary of Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC), has announced that SEVEN Abha, its first entertainment destination in the Aseer region, will open on Wednesday.
