The Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH) issued a circular for the operators of tourist accommodation facilities to ban massage services in tourist accommodation facilities, except for five- star or four-star hotels and its spas according to specific requirements and clear criteria in the fields of safety and discipline.

Andreas Senn has been appointed as the new executive assistant manager in charge of food and beverage at The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh.

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) announced the opening of Crowne Plaza Riyadh Palace, in partnership with DUR Hospitality.