331 athletes take on the ultimate endurance challenge at AlUla Desert Blaze

The highly anticipated AlUla Desert Blaze, renowned as one of the most daring races in the region, unfolded on Saturday, 24th August, amidst the awe-inspiring landscapes of the ancient Saudi city. This year’s event saw 331 athletes tackling the ultimate endurance challenge, where determination and resilience were pushed to the limits. Competitors from 61 countries converged in AlUla, […]

Saudi Tourism Authority invites Malaysian travellers to explore beyond Spiritual Travel

Representative Image Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) is returning with its largest trade networking event in Malaysia, NUSUK, on the 27th of August, at Mandarin Oriental, bringing together over 40 prominent Saudi stakeholders and 500 travel agencies from Malaysia and the Southeast Asia markets. With the presence of His Excellency Dr. Tawfiq bin Fawzan AlRabiah, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Hajj & Umrah, this pivotal trade event […]

Intersec Saudi Arabia gears up for its biggest edition to date by welcoming over 17,000 visitors

The post Intersec Saudi Arabia gears up for its biggest edition to date by welcoming over 17,000 visitors appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Intersec Saudi Arabia, Saudi’s leading trade fair for safety, security, and fire protection, will return for a sixth edition from 1 – 3 October at the Riyadh […]

Etihad Airways operates first flight to Al Qassim

The post Etihad Airways operates first flight to Al Qassim appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the UAE, celebrated the start of its flights to Al Qassim, marking the first flight ever connecting the UAE’s capital with Al Qassim in the central region of KSA. […]

Cathay Pacific to launch direct flights connecting Hong Kong and Riyadh 

The post Cathay Pacific to launch direct flights connecting Hong Kong and Riyadh  appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Witnessed by Secretary for Transport and Logistics Lam Sai-hung (standing, second from left),  Consul General of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Hong Kong SAR, Hamad Aljebreen (standing, second from right), Cathay […]

Hajj 2024: International SOS encourages organisations to prioritise pilgrim health and safety with new precautions

The post Hajj 2024: International SOS encourages organisations to prioritise pilgrim health and safety with new precautions appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. The annual Hajj pilgrimage, a global gathering attracting over 1.8 million participants last year1, is expected to take place in Saudi Arabia from 14 to 19 June 2024. Due […]

Jumeirah Jabal Omar Makkah opens with 1,121 keys in Saudi Arabia

The post Jumeirah Jabal Omar Makkah opens with 1,121 keys in Saudi Arabia appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Jumeirah Group, the luxury hospitality company and member of Dubai Holding, continues its regional and international expansion with the opening of its first hotel in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Jumeirah Jabal Omar Makkah. […]

World-first earth-built property now open in AlUla, Saudi Arabia

The post World-first earth-built property now open in AlUla, Saudi Arabia appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. The Dar Tantora The House Hotel, AlUla Old Town, Saudi Arabia is officially open for bookings now. Operated by Kerten Hospitality, this unique 30-room boutique eco-community, designed in collaboration with Egyptian Architect Shahira Fahmy sits in the […]

Flyadeal orders 51 aircraft in landmark Airbus deal

The post Flyadeal orders 51 aircraft in landmark Airbus deal appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. flyadeal, one of the youngest and fastest growing low-cost airlines in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Middle East, announced a landmark order for 51 narrowbody Airbus aircraft to fuel the next phase of […]

Marriott International signs agreement with King Abdullah to Bring W Hotels to Riyadh

The post Marriott International signs agreement with King Abdullah to Bring W Hotels to Riyadh appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media.   Marriott International, Inc. and King Abdullah Financial District Development & Management Company (KAFD DMC) announced the signing of an agreement to open a new property from W Hotels within KAFD […]