The Saudi Red Sea Authority (SRSA) is a government body responsible for regulating and developing tourism activities along Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast. It oversees standards for coastal tourism, marine activities, and sustainable destination development. Travelers may encounter SRSA through regulated marinas, cruises, and water-based experiences in the region.
Marriott International and Al Qimmah Hospitality have signed five new hotel projects in Saudi Arabia, adding more than 2,700 rooms across Jeddah, Makkah, and Madinah as tourism demand accelerates.
DarGlobal has announced plans for two Trump-branded luxury developments in Saudi Arabia, signaling a major expansion of high-end real estate tied to the kingdom’s Vision 2030 strategy.
Saudi Arabia is rolling out mandatory beach regulations and a centralized digital guide in 2026, reshaping how coastal tourism is managed across the Red Sea under Vision 2030.
Saudi Arabia and Qatar are planning a landmark high-speed rail connection between Riyadh and Doha, aiming to boost tourism, strengthen regional ties, and cut travel emissions.
Delta Air Lines will launch nonstop service between Atlanta and Riyadh this October, marking the first time a U.S. airline has operated a direct route to Saudi Arabia’s capital.
Saudi Arabia and Qatar have signed a groundbreaking agreement to build a high-speed rail line linking Riyadh and Doha, signaling a major step forward in regional cooperation.
Hyatt is entering a new phase of luxury growth, appointing Tamara Lohan to lead its luxury brands and unveiling an ambitious lineup of openings for 2026 across the Middle East, Asia, Europe and the Americas.
Dar Global and The Trump Organization are launching the first Trump hotel in the Maldives and the world’s first tokenized hotel development project, marking a major shift in luxury travel investment.
YouTube mega-star MrBeast has launched his first theme park, “Beast Land,” in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – transforming his viral challenges into immersive live experiences and adding a bold new travel destination to the Middle East.
Ryanair has officially eliminated paper boarding passes, requiring all passengers to use digital passes via its app – a move hailed as faster and greener but raising accessibility concerns.