Marriott and Blacksand to develop 10 hotels across Saudi Arabia
Marriott International has partnered with Riyadh-based Blacksand to develop 10 hotels across Saudi Arabia, adding more than 1,300 rooms over the next four years.
Rotana targets 23 hotels in Saudi Arabia by 2027
Rotana reaffirms its long-term commitment to Saudi Arabia by confirming a 10-property development pipeline that will expand its portfolio in the kingdom to 23 hotels by 2027.
Surge in Saudi women led startups
Saudi Arabia’s women led startup ecosystem has expanded rapidly under Vision 2030, reflecting major legal reforms and growing economic participation.
Future Hospitality Summit Saudi Arabia officially opens in Riyadh
The Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Saudi Arabia 2026 opened in Riyadh. The event has brought together industry leaders, investors and decision makers for the kingdom’s leading hospitality investment gathering.
Qiddiya Motorsport Hotel to open in KSA in 2034
Qiddiya Speed City has unveiled plans for the Qiddiya Motorsport Hotel, set to redefine luxury racing hospitality ahead of its opening in 2034.
Mark Wouters GM of The Chedi Hegra Saudi Arabia on getting personalization right
Mark Wouters, general manager of The Chedi Hegra, believes that hospitality is shaped by intuition, awareness and a refined sense of presence. In this interview, he reveals how to create experiences that leave a lasting emotional connection with every guest.
Saudi Arabia and Coffee: where heritage meets global ambition
Dagmar Symes, CEO of Al Hamra, charts the kingdom’s coffee journey from traditional ritual to contemporary regional hub.
Saudi Arabia accelerates religious tourism through pilgrim growth
Saudi Arabia accelerates religious tourism growth by increasing pilgrim arrivals while expanding transport infrastructure to support capacity, connectivity and economic diversification goals.
Jeddah Tower set to elevate Saudi Arabia’s hospitality landscape as world’s tallest building by 2028
Rising above 1,000 meters, Jeddah Tower is set to redefine luxury hospitality, tourism and urban development in Jeddah. Poised to become the world’s tallest building, the tower is progressing toward its anticipated completion in August 2028, drawing strong global attention.
Saudi Arabia tourism’s USD 1.3 trillion development pipeline
According to Knight Frank’s Saudi Report 2025, Saudi Arabia is accelerating its economic transformation under Vision 2030, supported by a USD 1.3 trillion real estate and infrastructure pipeline.
