Women staying at ultra-luxury resorts within Saudia Arabia’s yet-to-launch giga-project, Red Sea Destination, will be permitted to wear bikinis, as the Kingdom modernises rulings to lure international visitors.

Red Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind two of the world’s most ambitious regenerative tourism projects, has confirmed its flagship destination, The Red Sea, has joined the exclusive Serandipians network of luxury travel and hospitality organisations.

Windstar Cruises has introduced new sailings to the Red Sea and Persian Gulf – a first for the luxury cruise line – beginning in November 2023.

The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC) has formalised a further three new luxury hotel management agreements with international brands to operate resorts in the first phase of development at The Red Sea Project.

The Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) and Emirates have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to boost inbound tourism into Saudi Arabia and attract new segments of travellers across the airline’s extensive global network. The new agreement aims to capitalise on the airline’s global network of over 120 cities to raise awareness and amplify the Saudi Arabian experience for leisure travellers to come and visit the Kingdom’s unique attractions.

Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours Founder Glen Moroney has confirmed his travel company will be launching a “new series” of oceangoing vessels.

MSC Cruises has extended the deployment of MSC Bellissima in Saudi Arabia and the Red Sea for the Northern Hemisphere winter 2021/2022 season. The decision follows a highly successful inaugural season in the region this summer.

Scenic Group has confirmed the deployment of its ultra-luxury yacht Scenic Eclipse to the Red Sea for a five-month season sailing the waters of Saudi Arabia.

Accor has expanded its luxury reach further in Egypt with the opening of the Rixos Premium Magawish Suites & Villas on the Red Sea Coast.