Tourism
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Investing in a rejuvenated sanctuary for heritage, nature and the arts
AlUla is preparing to welcome a new generation of visitors from around the world, as the Royal Commission for AlUla embarks on a long-term plan to transform the region into one of the Middle East’s most important archaeological and cultural…
A living museum in the desert
Winter at Tantora showcased AlUla to the world and showed international visitors a vision of the region’s future
Creating a sustainable paradise
In a world dominated by mass tourism, cheap flights and millennials with bucket lists, the thrills of adventure and exploration can be hard to come by for even the most sophisticated travelers.
Arguably the most beautiful country in the world
Buzz holds a fireside chat with Tete Bezerra, President of the Brazilian Tourist Board, EMBRATUR. How can Embratur help Brazil increase its competitiveness in the global tourism market? What will you do to increase international promotion? Brazil is ranked 27th…
Why Sri Lanka? Why now?
Buzz talks to Ambassador Buddhi K. Athauda about current tourism trends and the flavors and smiles in this popular unspoiled destination.
Rentals United and Barcelona: A hub for the short-term rental ecosystem
Fast forward four years, and Barcelona-based travel technology startup Rentals United has developed into an advanced cloud-based technology solution for the marketing, distribution and operations management for the vacation and short-term rental industry. The Rental United platform currently handles over…
Tourism’s changing face?
The 21st century heralds a change in the way of traveling. Technological innovation has changed the tourist landscape and promises to go much further.
A one-of-a-kind entertainment destination
Rising from the desert just 40 kilometers southwest of Riyadh, in Saudi Arabia, an entirely new destination is set to change the face of life and leisure in the kingdom forever.
New technologies to create memorable moments
"If you look at Riyadh alone, over seven million people call it home, rising to 10 million in the coming years." Michael Reininger, CEO, Qiddiya
Saudi Arabia’s major shift to tourism and leisure
Buzz speaks to Fahd-Al Rasheed, former Group CEO and Managing Director of Emaar the Economic City (EEC), leading the development of Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC)—the world’s first publicly-listed city.