Hospitality

Blacksand and Marriott International Announce Landmark Deal to Open 10 Hotels in Saudi Arabia

Plans include the development of hotels across Marriott’s luxury, premium, select and long-stay brands. Render of a Courtyard by Marriott and Residence Inn by Marriott in Riyadh Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 23 June 2026; During the Future Hospitality Summit – Saudi Arabia, Riyadh based Blacksand and Marriott International announced the …

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Tourist Spend in Saudi Arabia Reaches SAR82.7 Billion as Q1 Guest Numbers Grow to 37.2 Million – Cavendish Maxwell

Tourist spend in Saudi Arabia reached SAR82.7 billion in Q1 2026, with visitor numbers growing 8% year-on-year to 37.2 million during the quarter, says leading real estate advisory and hospitality sector consultancy, Cavendish Maxwell. Between January and March, the number of domestic tourists rose 16% to almost 29 million, accounting …

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Kerten Hospitality Expands Award-Winning Joontos Brand with Opening in Kuwait

Kerten Hospitality has announced the opening of Joontos at Ray Hotel by Cloud 7 in Mangaf, Kuwait, marking the next chapter in the growth of one of the Group’s most celebrated culinary concepts. Following the success of the original Joontos at Dar Tantora The House Hotel in AlUla, Saudi Arabia …

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FHS Saudi Arabia to Take the Stage in Riyadh Tomorrow

Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Saudi Arabia returns to Riyadh tomorrow from 22–24 June at Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, bringing together the people turning Saudi Arabia’s investment confidence into real hospitality projects, partnerships and growth. Positioned as the Kingdom’s leading deal-making and investment platform, FHS connects capital with opportunity. The 2025 …

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Denniston on the Design Vision for Amansamar, Wadi Safar

[IMAGE_NEEDED: see email folder link] Hi There, I am reaching out to share a newly released design statement from Denniston, along with two new renders, as part of the upcoming reveal for Aman’s highly anticipated Amansamar in Wadi Safar, Saudi Arabia. Amansamar represents a deeply considered architectural response to its …

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Denniston on the Design Vision for Amansamar, Wadi Safar

[IMAGE_NEEDED: see email folder link] Hi There, I am reaching out to share a newly released design statement from Denniston, along with two new renders, as part of the upcoming reveal for Aman’s highly anticipated Amansamar in Wadi Safar, Saudi Arabia. Amansamar represents a deeply considered architectural response to its …

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Kimpton KAFD Riyadh Kicks Off Ultimate World Cup Experience at Kanza Lounge

This FIFA World Cup season, Kimpton KAFD Riyadh invites football fans to experience every goal, cheer, and celebration with the World Cup Screening Experience at Kanza Lounge. Combining live sport, vibrant poolside energy, and curated hospitality, the hotel transforms every match into a memorable social moment in the heart of …

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Coming Soon: Jayasom to Open Flagship Wellness Resort at Amaala, Triple Bay

10 June 2026: Jayasom, the global integrative wellness hospitality brand, will open its inaugural flagship property at AMAALA on Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast in the coming months. Drawing its name from ‘Jay’ (heart) and ‘Asom’ (place), Jayasom is quite literally “a place for the heart” – a sanctuary designed …

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Rocco Forte Hotels Unites International Talents for ‘Bedtime Stories’

[IMAGE_NEEDED: see email folder link] New audio storytelling initiative brings comfort and imagination to children at Rome’s Gemelli University Hospital. Rocco Forte Hotels today announces the launch of ‘Bedtime Stories’, a professionally produced audio storytelling initiative designed to support the emotional wellbeing of children receiving care at Fondazione Policlinico Universitario …

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Sofitel Riyadh Introduces Three Signature Ramadan Experiences

Sofitel Riyadh Hotel & Convention Centre invites guests to embrace the spirit of Ramadan with a refined and immersive Iftar experience at its newly opened destination. From beginning of the Holy month of Ramadan , evenings unfold in an atmosphere where Saudi heritage meets contemporary sophistication, offering an elegant celebration …

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