AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoLuxury Hotels: Virtuoso named Faena New York “Best New Hotel” at its global awards gala in Las Vegas, with the brand also pointing to its first island destination, Faena Island The Red Sea in Saudi Arabia, due at end-2026. Saudi Tourism Infrastructure: Saudi Arabia is pushing a $13.3bn buildout of indoor entertainment centers, starting with second-tier cities like Tabuk, to extend the tourism calendar through cinemas, bowling, karting and adventure zones. Culture & Destinations: The Ministry of Culture has relocated to new headquarters in Diriyah, reinforcing the heritage-and-living masterplan and boosting the area’s “work and visit” appeal. Air Connectivity: Saudi Air Connectivity Program and Saudia added capacity in 2026—more flights and seats on routes to China (Guangzhou, Beijing) and the US (New York)—aiming to bring more visitors and ease travel demand. Airport Experience: Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport began its “Silent Airport” phase at Terminal 5, cutting public announcements and shifting updates to digital screens and WhatsApp. Regional Travel Context: Japan’s foreign minister met Saudi officials in Riyadh and is set for Oman talks, with maritime security and energy-route resilience high on the agenda. Red Sea Logistics: Bahri Logistics signed an MoU with Red Sea Global to expand logistics collaboration tied to Vision 2030 projects.
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