Brassbell Hospitality Group has launched Fanaya Hotel in Jeddah, its first property in Saudi Arabia and the foundation of a wider expansion strategy. The art-driven hotel features curated creative spaces, bespoke design collaborations, and 51 suites, reinforcing the Group’s commitment to culturally inspired hospitality as the Kingdom’s tourism sector continues to accelerate.
IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a dual management agreement with Mosa bin Abdul Aziz Al-Mosa and Sons Real Estate Holding Co. to launch two new hotels in Saudi Arabia. The hotels are the 232-key Crowne Plaza Al Khobar Al Bandariyah and the 106-key Holiday Inn Riyadh Rose Yard. The Crowne Plaza is expected to open in Q1 2027 near the Corniche, while the Holiday Inn, opening in late 2026, will feature the brand’s modern Open Lobby concept in Riyadh’s Al-Suwaidi district.
H.E. Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser, the Minister of Transport and Logistic Services, has inaugurated the Agility Logistics Park – Jeddah. This massive project represents a SAR 611 million private-sector investment by Agility Logistics Parks (ALP). The complex spans over 576,760 sqm and includes six Grade-A warehouses built to high international standards. Strategically located near Jeddah Islamic Port, the park is designed to serve high-growth sectors including e-commerce, retail, and technology.
Saudi Arabia is aggressively pursuing its Vision 2030 goal of becoming a global tourism leader. This ambition is supported by an US$800 billion investment in giga-projects. To propel this growth, the inaugural WTM Spotlight Riyadh will gather international travel industry professionals in the capital from 29 September to 1 October 2026. Organisers expect over 450 exhibitors and 6,500 visitors. The goal is to stimulate new partnerships and investment.
Red Sea Global’s ultra-luxury destination, AMAALA Triple Bay, is set to open in the coming months, marking a major milestone in Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. The developer, RSG, made the announcement at the inaugural TOURISE Summit, confirming the debut of six world-class luxury resorts and a range of exclusive facilities including a yacht club and a marine life institute. The total completed first phase will feature nine resorts and over 1,600 keys.
Red Sea Global (RSG) has secured SAR 6.5 billion ($1.73 billion) in green financing from a consortium of Saudi banks to accelerate the development of AMAALA, its flagship luxury wellness destination on the Red Sea coast. Led by Riyad Bank, the facility aligns with RSG’s Green Loan Framework and marks the company’s latest milestone in sustainable tourism investment.
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