Qiddiya City secures top global destination accreditation
Thu, 23 Jul 2026
Qiddiya City has become the first destination management organisation in the Middle East to receive the Destination Marketing Accreditation Programme (DMAP) Accreditation with Distinction from Destinations International, marking the highest level of recognition under the global accreditation framework.
Late August emerges as best-value period for Saudi summer flights: Skyscanner
Mon, 20 Jul 2026
Saudi families could save up to SAR4,128 ($1098.71) on summer flights by choosing cheaper travel dates, with Skyscanner revealing August 31 as the best-value week as many travellers continue searching for holiday deals.
Ramadan accommodation searches rise 20.67pc in Makkah, 25.16pc in Madinah: Wego
Tue, 03 Mar 2026
Travel activity among Saudi residents rose during Ramadan 2026, driven by strong Umrah and family travel demand. Accommodation searches increased 20.67% in Makkah and 25.16% in Madinah, peaking late in the month, alongside earlier planning for Eid and post-Ramadan trips.
30pc of Saudi travellers surprised by roaming charges: Airalo
Tue, 09 Dec 2025
A recent survey conducted by Airalo, an eSIM platform, revealed that 30 per cent of Saudi travellers were hit with unexpected roaming charges after their international trips last year.
Two-thirds of UAE, Saudi travellers trust AI to book accommodation: report
Thu, 27 Nov 2025
Nearly three-quarters of travellers (72%) say they have used AI to plan or research a holiday (77% in the UAE and 68% in KSA). Over a fifth (23%) say they use it “all the time” (24% in the UAE and 22% in KSA), according to Marriott Bonvoy’s 2026 Ticket to Travel Report.
Eight agreements to develop tourism, cultural destinations in Madinah
Tue, 11 Nov 2025
Al Madinah Region Development Authority oversaw the signing of eight cooperation agreements to advance tourism and cultural destinations across the region, as part of its participation in the Saudi Land 2025 pavilion.
flyadeal launches non-stop daily flights to Syria
Mon, 06 Oct 2025
flyadeal, Saudi Arabia’s low-cost airline, has launched its non-stop daily flights to the Syrian capital, Damascus. With the start of three flights a week from the Saudi port city of Jeddah October 1, followed 24 hours later by the first of four weekly services from the capital Riyadh.