saudi arabia
Rivalry Brewing: UAE Vs. Saudi Arabia
Tareq Bagaeen | March 25, 2024
By Tareq Bagaeen It is no secret that The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is changing. Over just the past five years the change has been staggering, both socially, and politically as well as a dramatic shift in its economic vision. Oil & Gas has been the foundation of its strength, and it continues to be but the shift to diversify is massive. Great festivals bolster their main cities and act as significant drivers of local tourism; Formula E has been lighting up Riyadh since 2018; Formula 1 since 2021 in Jeddah, along with a host of significant political and business conferences. Of course, Hajj & Umrah are another major stream of inbou...
Six Senses Wadi Safar Project Launched by Diriyah Company in Saudi Arabia
IHG Hotels & Resorts | December 22, 2023
BANGKOK – December 22, 2023 – When the Diriyah Company announced a unique giga-project with distinctive cultural, historical, and tourism landmarks, it invited international partners to come together and construct a new legacy for Saudi Arabia. Six Senses will help bring this to life through a new hotel in Wadi Safar, which lies just west of Diriyah and northwest of Riyadh. “As the Kingdom evolves and opens to tourism, it is garnering strong interest among international visitors to explore its heritage sites and outstanding natural beauty,” said Chief Executive Officer of Six Senses Neil Jacobs. “We are excited to be working close...
Radisson Hotel Group Signs Radisson Riyadh Airport in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Radisson | February 19, 2020
Due to open in Q4 2020, the Radisson Riyadh Airport will consist of various room types including serviced apartments and villas Brussels/Riyadh - February 19, 2020 Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the signing of Radisson Riyadh Airport in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. As one of the fastest growing companies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the newest addition brings the group’s portfolio to over 45 hotels, resorts and serviced apartments in operation and under development, accelerating Radisson Hotel Group’s expansion across the country. Riyadh is the largest city and capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. King Khalid Interna...
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Expands Presence in Saudi Arabia with Three New Hotels in Makkah
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. | June 24, 2013
Scheduled to Debut in 2015, the New Sheraton, Westin and Four Points by Sheraton Hotels Add Nearly 1,500 Rooms to the Holy City MAKKAH, Saudi Arabia---Jun. 25, 2013 -- Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) has signed an agreement with Jabal Omar Development Company to open three new hotels in the Holy City of Makkah. As part of the Jabal Omar Development project, Starwood will add 1,496 rooms to the city under the company's Sheraton®, Westin® and Four Points® by Sheraton brands when the hotels open in 2015. Starwood currently operates 10 properties in Saudi Arabia, the second largest market for the company in the Midd...
