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 ...

Several years ago, Saudi Arabia announced an ambitious target of 100 million tourist visits by 2030. That figure was passed in 2023, seven years ahead of schedule, according to Mahmoud Abdulhadi, ...

(Bloomberg) -- At one point, as I sipped coconut milk by the infinity pool at Habitas AlUla, a resort in the remote Saudi Arabian desert, things started to feel very surreal. A thirtysomething in a ...

BAGHDAD, 12th December, 2025 (WAM) -- Al Ain has been named the “Capital of Arab Tourism for 2026” by the Arab Ministerial Council for Tourism during its 28th session in Baghdad, Iraq. The ...

JEDDAH — Turkey is seeking to enhance training and investment exchange with Saudi Arabia, with the countries having agreed to exchange expertise between their two flower cities of Taif and Isparta.

The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) 2024 Economic Impact Research (EIR) has revealed a record-breaking year for Travel & Tourism in Saudi Arabia, with new records in GDP contribution, sector ...

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 ...

The Saudi Arabia Minister of Tourism says an official Approved Destination Status (ADS) is testament to the strong relationship between Saudi Arabia and China. Saudi Arabia announced the official ...

The Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) will showcase its dynamic and rapidly evolving tourism landscape at the upcoming Arabian Travel Market (ATM). ATM is being held in Dubai from May 6-9, 2024. With ...

Saudi Arabia: The Middle Eastern nation has thrown money and resources into developing mass tourism. Here's what you should know before you visit: ...

Oman Air has won 'Best Arab Air Carrier supporting Arab Tourism' award at the 2017 Arab Tourism Media Awards ceremony organised by the Arab Centre for Tourism Media held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Usama ...