Saudi Arabia

Riyadh

Every dispatch we've filed from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: luxury hotels, prestige spas, signature rituals and onsen.

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Exterior view of a modern luxury hotel with a swimming pool and palm trees under a blue sky, reflecting a luxury lifestyle destination.

Destinations · IHG

IHG's Luxury & Lifestyle Brands Land in Saudi Arabia by 2028

IHG plans to introduce all six of its Luxury & Lifestyle brands to Saudi Arabia by 2028, significantly expanding its presence across the Kingdom. This move underscores Saudi Arabia's growing importance as a key global market for the hospitality giant.

H. TANABE·2 min read

Jun 30, 2026

A bustling conference hall with attendees and speakers on stage, possibly at the Future Hospitality Summit in Riyadh.

Destinations · Mandarin Oriental

Saudi Arabia Hosts Future Hospitality Summit, Eyes Tourism Boom

Riyadh's influential conference gathers industry leaders and investors to chart the future of the Kingdom's rapidly expanding tourism economy. With Vision 2030 targets and major global events on the horizon, the region anticipates unprecedented growth.

E. ASHWORTH·2 min read

Jun 29, 2026