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Saudi Arabia has become one of the Middle East’s most intriguing places. It boasts a unique mix of historical culture, modern luxury, and stunning natural scenery. This huge kingdom has a lot to offer ...
News Saudi Arabia » Riyadh » Tourism: Exploring Riyadh And Jeddah In Saudi Arabia
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Judy Koutsky covers adventure, luxury, wellness and family travel. Saudi Arabia, has long been known for its religious ...
News Saudi Arabia » Riyadh » Tourism: Saudi Arabia Transforms Into a Global Luxury Destination
As luxury hotels rise from desert sands and ancient historical sites open to international visitors, the travel world is turning its attention to Saudi Arabia. The kingdom, which was closed to ...
News Saudi Arabia » Riyadh » Tourism: Saudi tourism leaders honoured by World Travel Awards
Breaking Travel News is currently running a series of in-depth reports, looking at the winners from the Middle East & Indian Ocean World Travel Awards. Earlier this month we took a closer look at ...
News Saudi Arabia » Riyadh » Tourism: How Saudi Arabia Is Becoming A World Tourism Power
Saudi Arabia wants to be a global tourism destination. Its stated goal is to be "the world’s leading tourism sector driving the highest sustainable impact." Vision 2030 envisions 150 million visits ...
News Saudi Arabia » Riyadh » Tourism: Saudi Arabia’s hotel sector expands despite Iran war as Riyadh Air grows its network
Saudi Arabia’s hospitality sector expanded strongly in the first quarter of 2026 despite regional tensions linked to the Iran war, with licensed accommodation facilities rising 22.7 percent. Religious ...
News Saudi Arabia » Riyadh » Tourism: Saudi Arabia Turns Global Tourism Into Diplomacy With UN Vote in Riyadh
The United Nations’ tourism body elected Shaikha Al Nowais, its first female Secretary-General this week, marking a historic milestone for the 50-year-old organization — and one that Saudi Arabia was ...
News Saudi Arabia » Riyadh » Tourism: Saudi Tourism’s Quiet Transformation: Has Vision 2030 Lost Its Voice?
The appointment of Deputy Minister Hawazen Nassief in Saudi Arabia has become a quiet point of controversy within the new leadership team under H.E. Ahmed Al-Khateeb. Critics argue that the shift in ...
News Saudi Arabia » Riyadh » Tourism: Saudi Arabia launches Electronic Travel Authorization for British visitors
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the launch of the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) service for British citizens traveling to Saudi Arabia, effective July 1, 2026.