Rove Hotels made its debut in Saudi Arabia earlier this year, marking its first move outside the UAE with plans now revealed for a second location
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Amaala
EXCLUSIVE: AMAALA’s nine hotels set for Q3 2026 completion, Red Sea Global executive reveals
Red Sea Global has set an end-of-Q3 2026 target for completing all nine hotels in the first phase of its luxury AMAALA destination, the company’s head of development has revealed in an exclusive interview
Saudi Arabia
Knowledge Economic City and Archipelago to create Saudi hospitality brand
The joint venture’s first project will be a massive 2,500-key property, inspired by national identity and the cultural spirit of Madinah
Saudi Arabia
Cheval Collection to open second property in Saudi Arabia
New partnership with Ladun Investment Company brings Cheval Maison brand to Riyadh, reinforcing the group’s regional growth and support for Vision 2030
Saudi Arabia
Shaza Hotels set for four new Saudi projects
Shaza Hotels has signed MoUs for four new developments in Riyadh and Makkah, expanding its presence in Saudi Arabia in line with Vision 2030
FIFA
Saudi hotel pipeline in Riyadh, Jeddah risks oversupply, JLL warns ahead of 2034 FIFA World Cup
The real estate consultancy urges investors to focus on emerging destinations like NEOM and Abha as the Kingdom gears up for the tournament
AstroLabs
The Hospitality Network expands Saudi business with new Riyadh office
It will enable THN to stage meaningful conversations, forge new partnerships, and tailor its solutions to help stakeholders keep pace with the changes
Saudi Arabia
Wyndham to launch 100 Super 8 hotels in Saudi Arabia
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts partners with Le Park Concord to introduce its Super 8 brand in Saudi Arabia, starting in 2026
Saudi Arabia
Women own nearly half of Saudi Arabia’s hospitality establishments: Report
This growth in women-owned businesses comes amid a broader expansion of commercial activity in Saudi Arabia
International Women's Day
Saudi women are the real champions of luxury hospitality – the world should take notes
This International Women’s Day, we celebrate women driving sustainable hospitality in Saudi Arabia, blending luxury with environmental and social responsibility for a brighter future
Saudi Arabia
SHUAA Capital announces $137mn sale of Saudi hospitality portfolio to Sumou Holding
The portfolio comprised three prime hospitality properties strategically located in Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam
Saudi Hospitality
Saudi Arabia orders removal of unlicensed hospitality venues from booking sites, warns of $266,000 fines
Saudi Arabia demands removal of unlicensed hospitality venues from international and domestic booking sites
Saudi Hospitality
Saudi issues hospitality licence warning with fines of $267,000 for rulebreakers
Saudi Arabia underlines of importance of hospitality licences for tourism venues
Japanese restaurant
Zuma Riyadh opens in Saudi Arabia in partnership with MJS Holding
Located in the King Abdullah Financial District, the new Zuma restaurant spans two floors and was developed through a strategic partnership with MJS Holding
Saudi Hospitality
Saudi tourism booming with 99% increase in hospitality licences
Saudi Arabia has more than 443,000 licensed hotel rooms as tourism sector thrives
F&B
Zuma, Maido in Saudi Arabia: Global F&B majors cash in on Riyadh, NEOM with slew of new high-end restaurant openings
Dubai’s Atelier Group and London’s Pastor & Co are gearing up to launch several new luxury culinary experiences in Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh and NEOM
Lifestyle Developers
Lifestyle Developers signs agreement with Marriott International to bring its iconic Autograph Collection brand to Jeddah
The B Hotel, an Autograph Collection Hotel, is anticipated to be situated within Jeddah’s emerging waterfront destination
