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.
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.
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 women in leadership with Maram Kokandi
Saudi hotel leader Maram Kokandi has a strong operational and commercial background. Passionate about people development and delivering sustainable results, the hotel manager at JW Marriott shares her perspective on women in leadership.
Khaled Ahmed Sharbatly welcomes Saudi Arabia’s 2026 Year of AI declaration
Saudi Arabia has officially declared 2026 the Year of Artificial Intelligence (AI), reinforcing national ambitions to strengthen global technology leadership and innovation.
Four new Marriott hotels to open in Saudi Arabia
Marriott International will open four new hotels in Saudi Arabia, adding more than 2,700 rooms across key religious cities.




















Saudi Arabia tourism and hospitality boom drives 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.