Aman at Sea, Aman Group’s ocean travel brand, recently attended the very first Tourise in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
As part of Aman Group’s strategic collaboration with Cruise
Saudi and the Public Investment Fund (PIF), Aman at Sea represents a
transformative investment in the region’s fast-growing tourism sector.
Over the course of three days, the
travel summit saw the industry’s most influential
leaders and decision makers come together to tackle challenges,
unlock opportunities and begin shaping the future of
global tourism.
Jonathan Wilson, President and CEO of Aman at Sea was
delighted to have participated in a panel
discussion exploring how yachts are redefining ultra-luxury travel by
evolving into cultural and lifestyle hubs that offer seamless, sustainable and
unrivalled hospitality experiences on the water.
Speaking alongside other trailblazers in the sector, the
conversation examined how its evolution could balance Aman’s pillars of
privacy, exclusivity and local community engagement with long-term economic
impact amid shifting travel trends.
Announced in December 2021, Aman at Sea is at the
forefront of this new approach, with
its inaugural vessel, Amangati – meaning “peaceful motion”
in Sanskrit - set to launch in spring 2027.
With private charter bookings already being
accepted, Amangati will redefine ocean travel, embodying Aman’s
signatures of privacy, tranquillity, minimalist design and
unparalleled service.
Designed in partnership with SINOT Yacht
Architecture & Design and built by Mariotti, the 183-metre (600 foot) yacht will
host 94 guests across 47 expansive suites, each with a private
terrace seamlessly connecting to the sea.
Complemented by world-class wellness in the Aman
Spa, globally inspired dining at a collection of signature
venues, and direct access to the water from its very
own marina, the onboard guest experience will bring Aman’s inimitable lifestyle to
the water for the very first time.
“As
we approach the launch of Amangati, Tourise provided a vital platform
for us to present our vision, allowing us to reveal its true potential
alongside an audience of likeminded individuals,” said Jonathan Wilson,
Aman at Sea President and CEO. “It was an honour to be invited
to join this panel, represent Aman at Sea and share our expertise with a global
audience in a destination whose exponential
growth synergises greatly with our brand’s forward-facing
philosophy.”
In fact, the summit’s setting against the backdrop
of the Saudi Arabian Kingdom, one of the world’s
fastest growing destinations, continued to highlight its
emergence as a global tourism centre.
Here, both Aman at Sea and Aman Group’s significant investments in collaboration with
Cruise Saudi and the Public Investment
Fund (PIF), underscore a shared commitment to the
Kingdom and wider region.
Aman’s partnership with
the PIF not only includes Aman at Sea, but also three forthcoming
properties in AlUla and Janu Diriyah.
Janu, meaning ‘soul’ in Sanskrit, is Aman Group’s new
sibling brand centered around connectedness, social wellness and contemporary
design, with its first property having launched in Tokyo in 2024.
These developments join a wider pipeline in the region, including Aman Dubai and Janu Dubai, further expanding Aman Group’s footprint across the Middle East in the near future. -TradeArabia News Service
