The Mövenpick Hotel & Residences Riyadh hosted the Kingdom Business & Luxury Travel Congress 2026 (KBLT) on 15 and 16 September, the first annual specialized business platform of its kind in the Kingdom, bringing leaders in luxury travel and hospitality together for professional B2B meetings.
In its fifth edition, the congress drew wide participation from luxury hotel brands, tourism boards, destination management companies and VIP service providers, alongside leading specialists in the Saudi travel sector, with the aim of strengthening cooperation and exploring growth in the luxury travel market.
The event examined the leading global trends in luxury travel, with a focus on Saudi traveler behavior, destination marketing strategies, business development and international partnerships, and presented the latest solutions and services that meet the expectations of this growing segment of travelers.
The program combined one-to-one B2B meetings, specialized panel sessions and networking events, giving participants opportunities to build new business relationships, exchange expertise and learn global best practices in luxury travel and hospitality.
The congress comes amid continued growth in the Kingdom's tourism sector, in line with Saudi Vision 2030 goals of positioning the Kingdom as a global hub for tourism and business, supporting international partnerships and developing the travel industry in step with rapid change in global markets.
