Saudi Arabia’s international leisure tourism is set to grow by 93% by 2030, outpacing growth across the Middle East and globally, said a report. The leisure's share of international visitor spending in the kingdom increased from 9% in 2019 to 28% last year and is now forecast to reach 31% by 2030.
Subscription-based hotel loyalty is generating higher guest engagement and spending across Accor’s network, according to newly compiled data from ALL Accor+ Explorer, the premium tier of the group’s loyalty subscription programme.
Saudi Event Show 2026 will open tomorrow, September 9, at The Arena in Riyadh, bringing together professionals shaping Saudi Arabia’s fast-growing events and entertainment sector.
Sharjah will showcase its expanding tourism sector and future-focused initiatives at Arabian Travel Market 2026, running September 14–17 at Dubai World Trade Centre. Through its new “Sharjah Pavilion – Visit Sharjah,” SCTDA will bring together more than 30 government and private-sector entities.
flyadeal, Saudia Group’s fast-growing low-cost carrier, will showcase its contribution to Saudi Arabia’s tourism ambitions at World Travel Market (WTM) Riyadh, taking place from September 8–10, 2026.
The MICHELIN Guide will host the fifth edition of the MICHELIN Guide Dubai Restaurant Ceremony on October 6, 2026 at Atlantis The Royal, bringing together leading chefs, restaurateurs, industry figures and media to celebrate the emirate’s thriving culinary scene.
HBX Group, a B2B travel technology marketplace, has partnered with Swiss travel AI company Vorsee, part of ZYTLYN Technologies AG, to bring predictive travel intelligence and agentic AI capabilities to HBX Group’s hotel partners.
Time, rather than comfort or exclusivity, is increasingly becoming a key consideration for companies using private aviation, particularly when complex itineraries make scheduled flights costly in terms of working hours and logistics, according to Chapman Freeborn, a British aviation services holding company.
The Hoxton is set to make its Middle East debut with a 230-room flagship hotel in Dubai Media City, following a partnership between Ennismore and regional developer Select Group.
Almosafer Travel & Tourism has reported changing travel patterns among Saudi travellers during the first seven months of 2026, with domestic tourism gaining momentum and travellers increasingly seeking flexible, personalised experiences.
