International Brand Selected for Establishment of Saudi Arabia's First Wellness Resort

Red Sea Global announced on Monday its partnership with Jayasom for the establishment of Saudi Arabia’s first wellness resort. (Red Sea Global)
Red Sea Global announced on Monday its partnership with Jayasom for the establishment of Saudi Arabia’s first wellness resort. (Red Sea Global)
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International Brand Selected for Establishment of Saudi Arabia's First Wellness Resort

Red Sea Global announced on Monday its partnership with Jayasom for the establishment of Saudi Arabia’s first wellness resort. (Red Sea Global)
Red Sea Global announced on Monday its partnership with Jayasom for the establishment of Saudi Arabia’s first wellness resort. (Red Sea Global)

Saudi Arabia chose a signature international brand to implement the first wellness resort in the Triple Bay area, which is located within the Amaala project in the west of the Kingdom.

Red Sea Global announced on Monday its partnership with Jayasom, saying that work was in full swing to receive guests as of next year.

In remarks to Asharq Al-Awsat, experts pointed to the importance of accelerating the development of tourist areas in order to achieve the country’s goals, adding that the partnership with Jayasom was a milestone that would change the features of the global tourism map.

Red Sea Global said the project would comprise a family wellness product alongside an adults-only zone, as well as residences for sale to private owners.

It added that the resort experience and all facilities were designed to “immerse guests in a journey of personal transformation, with approximately 7,000 square meters dedicated to covering Holistic Health, Fitness, Physiotherapy, Nutrition, Aesthetic Beauty, and Spa.”

This will be complemented by an extensive conscious cuisine offering across multiple outlets, the company revealed.

According to Red Sea Global, the concept of the Jayasom resort was designed in a modern style that suits all age groups of visitors.

The adults-only zone will offer a peaceful and tranquil environment, dedicated to contemplation, healing, and self-discovery, while the family section will allow guests to come together to make meaningful connections, enriched by truly authentic experiences.

Sustainability is the cornerstone of Amaala, as the entire destination is set to be powered by 100 percent renewable energy, and aspires to achieve an increase in biodiversity value of 30 percent by 2040, by promoting and protecting key natural habitats that will enable optimal biodiversity in the future.

The wellness resort will be among the achievements of the first phase of the Amaala project, and is expected to welcome its guests in 2024.

“Jayasom will offer our guests a holistic sanctuary where they will be surrounded by the stunning natural landscape of the Red Sea coastline,” said John Pagano, Group CEO of Red Sea Global.

“We want visitors to truly appreciate the beauty of this unique destination while focusing on their transformative journey through the world-class wellness facilities on offer. This partnership is yet another exciting step in growing our luxury brand portfolio at Amaala and welcoming our first guests next year.”

In comments to Asharq Al-Awsat, Nayef Al-Rajhi, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Riyadh Chamber of Commerce and Chairman of the National Tourism Committee in the Federation of Saudi Chambers, described the partnership with Jayasom as a milestone that would change the features of the global tourism map.

He highlighted the importance of completing mega tourism projects and receiving visitors to achieve the Kingdom’s goals in diversifying sources of income.



Black Friday Data Shows US Shoppers Spent $10.8 Bln Online

A woman and a child look at shops in a mall on Black Friday in Arlington, Virginia on November 29, 2024. (AFP)
A woman and a child look at shops in a mall on Black Friday in Arlington, Virginia on November 29, 2024. (AFP)
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Black Friday Data Shows US Shoppers Spent $10.8 Bln Online

A woman and a child look at shops in a mall on Black Friday in Arlington, Virginia on November 29, 2024. (AFP)
A woman and a child look at shops in a mall on Black Friday in Arlington, Virginia on November 29, 2024. (AFP)

US shoppers used their mobile phones, laptops, desktops and other devices to make roughly $10.8 billion in purchases online on Black Friday, an updated tally from Adobe Analytics showed.

Black Friday, the day after American Thanksgiving, marks the official start of the holiday shopping season for retailers and competition has intensified among retailers to win every penny-pinched shopper seeking discounts.

Increased online shopping potentially favors e-commerce giants such as Amazon.com and Walmart. Walmart, which operates 4,700 US stores, has invested heavily in store-to-home deliveries for the holiday season to boost e-commerce.

US spending online on Black Friday rose 10.2%, said Adobe, which keeps track of devices that use its software to help power more than 1 trillion visits to  US retail sites.

Corey Coscioni, 58, said he looked for bargains online as well as in stores on Black Friday, seeking "gifts for everyone: my wife, my daughter, and myself."

Top selling merchandise online included makeup, skincare and haircare products, as well as bluetooth speakers and espresso machines, Adobe said on Saturday.

Online sales of toys rose 622% compared to average daily sales in October, while jewelry sales rose 561% and appliances spiked 476% compared to October, it added.

Department store chains such as Macy's and Kohl's as well as big-box retailer Target could see muted sales this season, which is shorter with only 26 days between Thanksgiving and Christmas.

In 2023, US shoppers spent $9.8 billion online on Black Friday, and in 2022, they spent $9.1 billion, Adobe said.