Red Sea Global opens Shura island with three world-class resorts accessible to all
Tabuk, Saudi Arabia - Red Sea Global announced the opening of the first resorts and attractions on Shura Island, which...
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Blending AI with a Human Touch: Al Rais Travel Eyes the Future of Tourism
Executive Director Mohamed Al Rais unveils a tech-human hybrid approach to personalize travel experiences — and announces a strategic India...
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Future-proofing hospitality asset value needs financial rigor with emotional intelligence
The GCC’s luxury hospitality sector has become a global benchmark, yet behind every polished facade lies an increasingly complex financial...
- Real estate-backed assets that offer a blend of long-term capital appreciation and recurring revenue are especially attractive in today’s market, says Victor.
- Guests increasingly want to know what a hotel stands for: how it treats its staff, where it sources its ingredients, and whether its promises around sustainability hold up.
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Layali Diriyah: Blending scents of history, culture, global flavors
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Surrounded by the natural emblem of palm trees, Layali Diriyah during Ramadan radiates a distinctive ambiance,...
- The ambiance merges ancient heritage with modern luxury, creating a memorable atmosphere for visitors
- Guests enjoy a fusion of authentic traditions and contemporary elements, complemented by diverse international cuisines
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GCC is rewriting the narrative on cultural diplomacy
Partnerships with institutions like the Victoria & Albert Museum, Venice Biennale, and Hollywood productions elevate the GCC’s cultural landscape.
- Events like Art Dubai, Louvre Abu Dhabi, and Guggenheim Abu Dhabi solidify the UAE’s role as a global cultural hub
- AlUla, Red Sea Film Festival, and Jeddah’s Hayy Jameel are transforming the Kingdom into a creative powerhouse
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Tech and sustainability drive Singapore’s smart tourism vision
To realize its vision for “smart tourism”, Singapore Tourism Board is leveraging cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence, data analytics, and...
- STB’s Tcube, a hybrid innovation space launched in 2021, has helped tourism businesses introduce tech solutions, including Al, into their operations.
- More than 1,100 tourism companies have benefited from Tcube programs. Its Singapore Tourism Accelerator has supported 47 start-ups to develop 58 industry solutions across 6 cohorts
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The Transformative Power of Travel
The framework for future-proofing tourism revolves around three core pillars: People, Planet, and Purpose. This vision is particularly evident in...
- The UAE’s We the UAE 2031 national development blueprint positions tourism as a key driver of economic growth, targeting a $123 billion contribution to GDP.
- Similarly, Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 places tourism at the core of its diversification efforts.
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81 percent of Saudi population attends cultural events, activities in 2024: GASTAT
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- Nearly 81.6 percent of Saudi individuals visited at least one cultural event or activity in 2024, according...
- The survey said that 85.3 percent attended at least one entertainment event or activity.
- The data showed that 65.8 percent of individuals visited parks and gardens, 40.5 percent attended national celebrations.
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‘Authenticity, experiences, culture, generational and solo travel to lead tourism trends’
Visit Saudi, experience the warmth, generosity and hospitality of the people, Jerry Inzerillo tells TRENDS in an exclusive interview.
- Visit Saudi, experience the warmth, generosity and hospitality of the people, Jerry Inzerillo tells TRENDS in an exclusive interview
- Cultural and heritage tourism is on the rise, with travelers seeking genuine local experiences, from food to historical sites, her adds
Dakar Rally Saudi Arabia 2025 kicks off Friday with over 800 competitors
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- The Dakar Rally 2025, the largest and longest race in the world of motorsports, is set...
- Over 800 participants are poised for the fierce competition, which runs until January 17 and is organized by the Saudi Automobile & Motorcycle Federation
- . Participants will embark on an adventurous journey through the landscapes of Al Hanakiyah, AlUla, Hail, Al Dawadmi, Riyadh, and Haradh before heading to the last stop in Shubayta
Is AI front and center in the future of Aviation?
AI will play a key role in aviation but aircraft manufacturing troubles are casting darker shadows over profitability post-COVID-19. The...
- AI can involve itself in modeling new airplane designs against different operational scenarios
- Travel recovery is well established after COVID, but there’s no uniform line of growth across the industry
Pre-Covid travel industry arrival figures are back but venture capital is experiencing delays
The global tourism industry has turned the clock back to 2019 before COVID created a massive hole in worldwide passenger...
- UN Tourism tracked 1.3 billion global arrivals, up from 975 million a year earlier, near 2019 figures of 1.475 billion
- Greenfield FDI in tourism was under the US$11 billion mark in 2023 below the US$59bn recorded in 2019
Red Sea Global opens Shura island with three world-class resorts accessible to all
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Partnerships with institutions like the Victoria & Albert Museum, Venice Biennale, and Hollywood productions elevate the GCC’s cultural landscape.
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Tech and sustainability drive Singapore’s smart tourism vision
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The Transformative Power of Travel
The framework for future-proofing tourism revolves around three core pillars: People, Planet, and Purpose. This vision is particularly evident in...
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‘Authenticity, experiences, culture, generational and solo travel to lead tourism trends’
Visit Saudi, experience the warmth, generosity and hospitality of the people, Jerry Inzerillo tells TRENDS in an exclusive interview.
- Visit Saudi, experience the warmth, generosity and hospitality of the people, Jerry Inzerillo tells TRENDS in an exclusive interview
- Cultural and heritage tourism is on the rise, with travelers seeking genuine local experiences, from food to historical sites, her adds
Dakar Rally Saudi Arabia 2025 kicks off Friday with over 800 competitors
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- The Dakar Rally 2025, the largest and longest race in the world of motorsports, is set...
- Over 800 participants are poised for the fierce competition, which runs until January 17 and is organized by the Saudi Automobile & Motorcycle Federation
- . Participants will embark on an adventurous journey through the landscapes of Al Hanakiyah, AlUla, Hail, Al Dawadmi, Riyadh, and Haradh before heading to the last stop in Shubayta
Is AI front and center in the future of Aviation?
AI will play a key role in aviation but aircraft manufacturing troubles are casting darker shadows over profitability post-COVID-19. The...
- AI can involve itself in modeling new airplane designs against different operational scenarios
- Travel recovery is well established after COVID, but there’s no uniform line of growth across the industry