Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 6 September, 2024 12:53 am

A look at municipal services fees for tourist hospitality facilities licenses in KSA

Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Municipalities and Housing Majed Al Hogail issued a decision to scrap fees for issuing commercial licenses for hotels, hotel apartments, and residential resorts, effective as of Sept. 4.   Under the Regulations of Municipal Services Fees, issued on Jan....

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 5 September, 2024 8:45 am

2024 Hotel & Hospitality Expo coincides with Saudi Arabia's booming hospitality sector, revenue to reach over $33 billion by 2028

Saudi Arabia is experiencing a tourism boom with the country expected to attract over 40 million visitors by 2030. Winning the Riyadh Expo 2030 bid has accelerated the growth and development of projects across the country. In fact, according to the latest CBRE Middle East Real Estate Market Review, ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 2 September, 2024 1:36 pm

Qatar Travel Mart (QTM) Returns for its 3rd Edition: Discover Places, People, and Culture

The highly anticipated 3rd edition of Qatar Travel Mart (QTM), organized by NeXTfairs, is set to take place from November 25-27, 2024, at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC). As the premier event showcasing global travel and tourism offerings, QTM is dedicated to highlighting Qatar as...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 30 August, 2024 6:47 am

Unified GCC tourist visa to attract 129M visitors by 2030: Report

The unified GCC tourist visa will likely have an impact similar to the European Schengen visa, a report issued by Travel and Tour World website said.The GCC countries intend to launch the unified tourist visa by December 2024, which will help the region attract about 129 million visitors by 2030,...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 28 August, 2024 4:43 pm

Tourism Development Fund celebrates the achievements of 15 outgoing projects from TDF Grow Accelerator Program

The Tourism Development Fund TDF, the national enabler of the tourism sector, organized the demo day and the accompanying exhibition for the graduates of the first cohort of the "TDF Grow Accelerator" program in KAFD Conference Center in Riyadh. The event was attended by a crowd of investment...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 21 August, 2024 3:27 pm

School Spirit meets sweet treats with Jon and Vinny’s Riyadh’s back-to-school cart

Roll-up, roll-up, school’s back, and Jon and Vinny’s Riyadh is here to cure the post-summer blues across the city’s schools with a fun-filled new activation. Sweetening up the start of term and easing the holiday blues, the beloved Italian eatery is going on tour, bringing its famous playful...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 21 August, 2024 11:37 am

DXB expects 3.43 million passengers on August 31-September 2

Dubai International (DXB) is gearing up to welcome 3.43 million passengers between 21st August and 2nd September as residents return from their summer vacations. In a press release on Wednesday, DXB announced that it expects average daily traffic of 264,000 passengers, with over half a million ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 17 August, 2024 12:00 am

Epic Esports World Cup Closing Ceremony to provide fitting conclusion to the largest gaming and esports festival ever

The Esports World Cup Closing Ceremony in Riyadh will welcome a range of international stars to help bring the curtain down on the largest gaming and esports festival ever. All eyes will be on the Kingdom’s capital city from August 20-25 as we celebrate the club champions together with Kid...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 13 August, 2024 8:57 am

MANDARIN ORIENTAL AL FAISALIAH, RIYADH WELCOMES GUEST CHEF FOR AUTHENTIC INDIAN FEAST

For three days only, Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh is welcoming Executive Chef Manik Magotra from The Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra to execute an unforgettable Indian feast.  From 14 – 16 August, guests to La Brasserie can experience authentic flavours and signature dishes including...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 12 August, 2024 12:59 pm

EXCLUSIVE: Disneyland Paris will Welcome the World’s First Attraction and Immersive Themed Area Inspired by The Lion King and Reveals that World of Frozen Will Open in 2026

With the creation of a majestic lake and its unique nighttime spectacular, themed gardens, an all-new family attraction, new restaurants, and more, elevated experiences are coming to Disney Adventure World in 2026 !  During D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event – which took place in...

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