Riyadh-based advisory firm Narrative Shapers has launched a one-stop shop for Saudi-based developers who are looking to grow their sales to non-Saudi buyers.
IHG Hotels & Resorts will introduce all six of its Luxury & Lifestyle brands to Saudi Arabia by 2028, with each brand either already operating or in development.
Assets under management (AuM) in the GCC grew by 10% in 2025, reaching $2.7 trillion and marking one of the strongest annual performances in over a decade, according to a new report from Boston Consulting Group (BCG).
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism has unveiled its AI Tourism Vision, a strategic initiative aimed at accelerating digital transformation and positioning the Kingdom as a global leader in tourism innovation.
Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, has launched its fourth destination with the inaugural flight connecting Riyadh and Cairo, marking another milestone in the airline’s expansion strategy.
Dammam Airports has achieved international recognition after its asset management and institutional excellence project was named among the top five global projects in the Digital Transformation Project of the Year category at the 2026 Digital Revolution Awards in London.
Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) received 2,155 passenger complaints against national airlines in May, with Saudia recording the lowest complaint rate at 43 complaints per 100,000 passengers and an 81% complaint resolution rate.
The Tourism Development Fund (TDF) has completed the first edition of its Grow Tourism Incubator, supporting 30 Saudi startups over 10 months. Delivered with Almosafer, the programme provided business development sessions and service grants to participating companies.
The Saudi Ministry of Tourism used its participation at the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Saudi Arabia 2026 in Riyadh to unveil the Global Investment in Saudi Tourism Report, highlighting the Kingdom’s expanding tourism sector and growing attractiveness to international investors.
Radisson continues to expand in Saudi Arabia, with 50 hotels open and under development across the kingdom, as it targets 100 properties in operation by 2030. The group aims to open 1,000 more rooms in the country during the second half, said a top official.
