Articles tagged “saudi arabia”

Airlines

Saudia’s Retro Rebrand

As Saudi Arabia opens up to tourism, its national carrier prepares for its role of bringing visitors from around the globe to Saudi Arabia.

Ajay Awtaney, Skift | 2 days ago

Saudia’s Retro Rebrand
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Tourism

Skift Global Forum East Video: Building Sustainable Luxury Cities

Attracting modern travelers requires a keen understanding of their desires and concerns. In this talk, we learn how NEOM is leveraging its breathtaking nature and sustainability commitments to build a future-focused luxury city that caters to younger audiences with a taste for adventure.

NEOM + Skift | 6 days ago

Skift Global Forum East Video: Building Sustainable Luxury Cities
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Saudi Carrier Flynas Hires Goldman, Morgan Stanley for Potential IPO Next Year

Saudi Arabian low-cost carrier Flynas has hired Goldman Sachs Group, Morgan Stanley and Saudi Fransi Capital for a potential initial public offering on the Saudi Exchange (Tadawul), according to a Bloomberg report. Flynas expects to go public next year. Earlier reports had suggested that Saudi Arabian sovereign wealth fund — Public Investment Fund (PIF) had been…

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 week ago
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Luxury

Skift Global Forum East Video: Taking Regenerative Tourism from Concept to Reality

In this video from the Skift Global Forum East 2023, Tracy Lanza from Red Sea Global highlights how ambitious tourism development can blend luxury with regenerative practices, showcasing the potential for large-scale developments to not only coexist with but actively improve environments.

Red Sea Global + Skift | 2 weeks ago

Skift Global Forum East Video: Taking Regenerative Tourism from Concept to Reality

Airlines

Qatar Airways Launches Direct Flights to Saudi’s Neom

Even though it's not fully built, Qatar will be flying travelers to Neom, a Saudi giga-project that needs as many staffers as it can get.

Josh Corder | 2 weeks ago

Qatar Airways Launches Direct Flights to Saudi’s Neom

Airlines

Iran and Saudi Arabia to Discuss Resuming Regular Direct Flights

Relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia have been strained in recent years, so regularly scheduled direct flights between the two countries would be a colossal step in further establishing ties.

Reuters | 3 weeks ago

Iran and Saudi Arabia to Discuss Resuming Regular Direct Flights

Hotels

Saudi Arabia’s Wealth Fund Takes 49% of Rocco Forte in Luxury Hotel Play

Saudi's main investment fund is a wolf in cashmere that knows the value of luxury assets. This deal underscores the enduring resilience and allure of European luxury travel.

Sean O'Neill | 4 weeks ago

Saudi Arabia’s Wealth Fund Takes 49% of Rocco Forte in Luxury Hotel Play

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Saudi Snaps Up 10% Ownership of London Heathrow Airport

Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund will acquire a 10% stake in Heathrow Airport, the busiest airport in Europe. Saudi is buying the share off of Ferrovial of Spain, while Paris-based Ardian will acquire 15 percent in a deal worth £2.37 billion ($3 billion) The deal is being made by the Public Investment Fund, known as…

Josh Corder | 4 weeks ago

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Siranna: Saudi Arabia’s Idea of a Boutique Hotel

Saudi Arabia's ambitious mega-development Neom continues to announce small boutique hotels. With more than half a trillion dollars at its disposal, Neom could build the biggest hotels in the world, but, for now, is opting to unveil properties no more than 100 keys in size. Siranna is the latest. A 65-room hotel with 35 residences…

Josh Corder | 4 weeks ago

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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