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Saudi Corporate Travel Freezes as Riyadh Airport Restricts Flights
Corporate travel and major conferences in Riyadh have stalled following an October missile attack that effectively closed King Khalid Airport to commercial flights. Bookings are down sharply as events relocate across the region and travelers reroute through neighboring hubs.
Key Takeaways
- 1Riyadh flight bookings dropped 23.8% year over year for November and December following airport restrictions.
- 2Major events including the Future Investment Initiative and Red Sea Film Festival have been postponed or moved abroad.
- 3Corporate travel agencies report up to 50% cancellation rates, with business shifting toward Cairo and Istanbul.
Source: Skift
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