Riyadh

IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) has announced the opening of the 5-star voco Riyadh, the first voco hotel in Saudi Arabia’s capital city.

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) announced the opening of Crowne Plaza Riyadh Palace, its 32nd property in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) extends its reach in the Middle East with the opening of The Crowne Plaza Riyadh – RDC Hotel and Convention Center.

Adventure awaits in the heart of the Arabian Desert as the new Extraordinary Experience takes guests through Bedouin history and a breath-taking landscape.

The Ritz-Carlton, which has been a detention centre for princes and top officials, is taking bookings again after being on lockdown since November 2017.

China gets reconnected to Belgrade Where? Beijing (China) to Belgrade (Serbia) When? Twice a week, effective 15 September 2017 Who? Hainan Airlines Why? Expanding links with Europe as…

Cebu Pacific Air has confirmed that it will suspend flights on three routes between the Philippines and the Middle East. In the next few weeks, the low-cost carrier will terminate its…

Philippine Airlines will enhance its Middle Eastern operations this month, with the launch of all-non-stop flights and premium seats on routes to seven destinations in the region.…

Indian travellers will be offered a series of new one-stop connections to Saudi Arabia, following the signing of a codeshare agreement between Etihad Airways and low-cost carrier flynas.…

Banyan Tree's The Grand Luang Prabang Location: On the banks of the Mekong River in the UNESCO-listed town of Luang Prabang, northern Laos Grade: Luxury Keys: 75 Facilities:…

Thai Lion roars into Western China Where? Bangkok (Thailand) to Chengdu (China) When? Daily, effective 1 March 2017 Who? Thai Lion Air Why? Mainly serving rising Chinese tourist…

Starwood Hotels & Resorts has opened its first Aloft-branded hotel in Saudi Arabia.  The 281-room Aloft Riyadh is located in the centre of the city, at the intersection of…

AmericInn, the largest mid-scale hotel brand in central United States, is expanding internationally with at least 20 new hotels to be opened across the Middle East and the Indian…

Abu Dhabi International Airport is readying itself for its busiest ever summer.  It is scheduled to note 1,504 flights departing from the UAE capital each week, 22% more than in the…

Holiday booking portal HolidayMe.com, has launched the ‘Pay in Cash’ payment facility, the first company to do so in the region.  The option is currently available on all hotel, holiday…

Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) is taking a delegation of representatives from Qatar Airways and eleven hotels on a three-city roadshow throughout Saudi Arabia.  The roadshow, which begins…

Cebu Pacific Air (CEB) has taken another step forward in its long-haul expansion plans, with the launch of its first ever flights to Saudi Arabia. The Philippine low-cost carrier…

A British Airways flight from Riyadh to London had to be aborted twice in 24 hours due to a fault with its wings. The first incident occurred on Wednesday (7 August) when the Boeing…

Nasair has announced its intent to operate Boeing 747 flights between Riyadh and Jeddah with a capacity of 470 seats. The aircraft is serving Umrah passnegrs throughout the Holy Month of…

The Ascott Limited (Ascott) has forayed into Saudi Arabia by securing a management contract for its first premier serviced residence in Riyadh.  Ascott Olaya Riyadh is slated to open…

Wyndham Hotel Group recently announced the opening of first Days Inn hotel in Saudi Arabia.  The 56-room Days Hotel Olaya in Riyadh is the first of 10 Days Inn hotels planned in the…