AlUla signs five new destination management companies to promote tourism
In a strategic move to bolster its
position as a premier global travel destination, AlUla has appointed five new
Destination Management Companies (DMCs) to its roster of preferred travel
partners. This expansion aims to enhance the diversity and quality of services
available to visitors seeking unique and enriching experiences in the ancient
Saudi city.
The newly added DMCs—Abercrombie & Kent,
EXO Travel, DMC Arabia, Tetrapylon, and Discover Saudi—join the existing
partners Go Zahid, The Traveling Panther, and AlUla Guide Tours. This brings
the total number of preferred DMCs to eight, reflecting AlUla's commitment to
providing a broad range of specialized services for international and domestic
travelers.
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These DMCs will collaborate with
tour operators and travel agencies worldwide to coordinate comprehensive travel
itineraries, including transportation, hotel accommodations, dining, and
signature experiences that showcase AlUla's rich cultural heritage and natural
beauty.
Melanie de Souza, Executive Director
of Destination Marketing at the Royal Commission for AlUla, stated, "Our
trusted partners serve as a window into the diversity of experiences available
in AlUla, spanning arts and culture, heritage, adventure, nature, wellness, and
beyond. We take pride in welcoming on board these DMCs, who have been selected
for their specialization in service delivery across our 10 key priority
geographic markets.
AlUla's enhanced connectivity supports its
growing tourism infrastructure, with direct flights to major Saudi cities—Riyadh,
Jeddah, and Dammam—and international routes to Dubai and Doha. Seasonal
services from Cairo and Amman further facilitate access for global travelers.
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Visitors to AlUla can experience
luxurious hospitality at establishments such as Habitas AlUla, Banyan Tree
AlUla, cloud7 Residences, and Shaden Resort. Upcoming additions include the
eco-lodge Dar Tantora by the House Hotel in the historic Old Town and the Hegra
Boutique Hotel, further enriching the accommodation offerings.
AlUla is renowned for its heritage sites of
global significance, including Hegra, Saudi Arabia's first UNESCO World
Heritage Site; AlUla Old Town, recognized among the world's Best Tourism
Villages in 2022 by the UN World Tourism Organization; Jabal Ikmah, an 'open
library' inscribed in the UNESCO Memory of the World Register; and the scenic
AlUla Oasis, featuring walking paths lined with palm trees and fruit orchards.
This strategic expansion of
preferred DMCs underscores AlUla's dedication to enhancing its tourism
offerings and solidifying its status as a luxury boutique destination on the
global stage.
Source: https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/
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