Articles tagged “saudi tourism”

Religious tourism is Saudi Arabia's largest international travel segment. Expect more investment from developers, investors, and the government.

Live tourism has taken hold across the global travel industry. With trillions of dollars at stake, travel companies are actively looking to invest in destinations that provide seasonality-proof opportunities for entertainment, sports, and cultural experiences that meet this demand.

We pointed out last year the lack of affordable hotels being built in Saudi Arabia. Wyndham wants to change that with 100 Super 8s in 10 years.

The group has yet to open a hotel, but the new CEO says he's confident in the rollout plan.

Saudi is creating more reasons for travelers to visit - and shop - in the kingdom.

The residentially focused Laheq Island could mark the start of something bigger for Saudi Arabia: getting people to want to buy property in the kingdom.

Neom has said it wants five million visitors by 2030. For now, some projects are moving along, but it still has a lot of ground to make up.

Religious tourism is a historic and lucrative business in Saudi Arabia. That should mean it's easier to draw overseas investors.

Saudi Arabia's soaring upwards trajectory lost some steam last year, but 2025 is the year when flagship hotels go live across the kingdom.

Times are changing in the Middle East with the launch of new airlines, unified visas and an all-out entertainment economy.