Articles tagged “red sea”

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IDEAS: Six Senses Aims to Blend Heritage and Innovation at Southern Dunes, The Red Sea

Six Senses Southern Dunes, the Red Sea has officially opened in Saudi Arabia. The Foster + Partners designed resort features 36 guest rooms and 40 pool villas that have been strategically placed to embrace the expansive views of the surrounding Arabian Desert. Credit: Six Senses According to Six Senses, the architecture and landscaping of the…

Adam Stacey | 1 month ago

Airlines

Marriott Strengthens Expansion Plans in Turkey. Plus: Private Jet Service for Pets

And then they say it's a dog's life! While sky may be the limit for these high-flying pets, did we hear someone mention climate change?

Peden Doma Bhutia | 4 months ago

Marriott Strengthens Expansion Plans in Turkey. Plus: Private Jet Service for Pets

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Marriott’s Giga-Resort in Saudi Arabia Banking on Cash-Rich Locals

The next generation of Saudi Arabian hotels is coming, marked by the opening of the Kingdom’s multi-billion-dollar giga-projects. Marriott is showing what is possible at these spare-no-expense properties: Asking for the highest room rates in the country. Skift's Josh Corder reports: Just two hotel operators are entrusted to introduce Saudi Arabia’s “untouched” Maldives-rivaling Red Sea…

Sean O'Neill | 4 months ago

Tourism

Dubai Surpasses Pre-Pandemic Tourism Numbers in First Half of 2023

Looks like we will no longer be comparing Dubai's tourism to 2019. Time to update those comparison charts!

Peden Doma Bhutia | 5 months ago

Dubai Surpasses Pre-Pandemic Tourism Numbers in First Half of 2023

Tourism

Saudi Arabia’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Sets up Tourism Investment Company

Asfar's launch aligns with the Saudi sovereign fund’s broad strategy, which is centered around tapping opportunities within the tourism sector and building strategic partnerships with private companies.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 5 months ago

Saudi Arabia’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Sets up Tourism Investment Company

Airlines

Middle Eastern Airlines Spearhead Aviation Recovery with Traffic Surge

The Middle East's aviation sector is poised to play a pivotal role in shaping the region's tourism narrative.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 6 months ago

Middle Eastern Airlines Spearhead Aviation Recovery with Traffic Surge

Tourism

Middle East Emerges as Preferred Travel Destination for Affluent Chinese

The Chinese are coming and Middle East destinations are harnessing the mighty impact of these visitors to conquer ambitious tourism goals.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 7 months ago

Middle East Emerges as Preferred Travel Destination for Affluent Chinese

Tourism

Saudi Tourism Promotes Its All-Season Appeal With New Campaign

When you are a destination as ambitious as Saudi Arabia with an aim to attract 100 million annual visitors by 2030, you have to emphasize year-round appeal to avoid missing out on travelers.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 7 months ago

Saudi Tourism Promotes Its All-Season Appeal With New Campaign

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Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Global Mulls 2026 Public Market Offering

Red Sea Global, a company fully owned by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, is exploring the possibility of a public market offering, with plans to launch as early as 2026. The company is currently examining various options for a public market event, including an initial public offering or the establishment of a real estate investment…

Peden Doma Bhutia | 8 months ago

Tourism

Middle East Tourism Set to Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels in 2023

UNWTO may not be too far off the mark on its recovery prediction for the Middle East considering the number of hotel openings and new projects in the region. However, the road to recovery is fraught with economic and geopolitical risks.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 11 months ago

Middle East Tourism Set to Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels in 2023