One of the world's last true hidden treasures, The Red Sea is surrounded by the world's fourth-largest barrier reef system and spans over 28,000-square-kilometer with an archipelago of more than 90 untouched island, dormant volcanos, sweeping desert dunes, mountain canyons and historical and cultural sites.   The most beautiful destination   The Red Sea is a year-round destination with a temperate climate, averaging a perfect 32 degrees Celsius (90 F) that will enable you to discover the wealth of unspoiled beaches and secret sandbars scattered amongst the fringes of the islands as well as the majestic mountains and sweeping dunes.     Discover experiences you’ve never had before   The landscapes are as varied as they are breathtaking, The Red Sea is a crossroad of land and sea where the rich history of exploration and wonder is lived as much as it is made. A cultural backdrop of natural simplicity providing enriching escapes with boutique twist, served up as a smorgasbord of adventure and exploration: secret spots, hidden gems, and unforgettable moments.      

  Leading standard of excellence awarded in recognition of industry pioneering approach to environmental protection, conservation, and regeneration   Red Sea Global (RSG), the multi-project developer behind the world’s most ambitious regenerative tourism destinations, The Red Sea and Amaala, has become the first Saudi hospitality entity to achieve the prestigious Green Key certification for its Turtle Bay Hotel at The Red Sea.   Turtle Bay Hotel is a self-operated property with 90 employees – 50 percent of whom are Saudi nationals from the local community, and 30 percent are Saudi females. The hotel was officially opened in September 2021 and is an advocate for training young Saudi talent entering the hospitality sector.         The hotel is powered by RSG’s wider vision to run all operations via 100 percent renewable energy and deliver a 30 percent net conservation benefit by 2040 through the protection and enhancement of key habitats crucial to biodiversity.   Turtle Bay Hotel makes optimal use of all natural resources. For instance, strategies are in place to ensure zero waste in sent to landfill and we eliminated single-use plastics, replacing non-recyclable packaging work in parallel with circular processes to prioritize recycling and reuse. The hotel also minimizes water consumption in every aspect.     These commitments extend to RSG’s network of suppliers, who commit to lessening the negative environmental and social impact of their products, including transport to the destination.   Rigorous measures have been implemented towards a procurement structure for goods and services that prioritize eco-labelled and fairtrade sources, where high standards for the protection of workers and the environment are followed. For example, all seafood served at Turtle Bay Hotel is locally sourced and independently certified as responsibly farmed without negative impacts on the environment.     Similarly, the use of toxic chemicals is prevented to protect the health and safety of employees and guests alike, particularly with housekeeping products. All housekeeping chemicals products are locally produced, and 100 percent eco-friendly.     Three resorts at The Red Sea will open this year along with the first phase of the Red Sea International airport to offer domestic flights. A further 13 hotels will open in 2024, and upon full completion in 2030, the destination will comprise 50 resorts, offering up to 8,000 hotel rooms and more than 1,000 residential properties across 22 islands and six inland sites. The destination will also include luxury marinas, championship golf courses, entertainment, F&B, and leisure facilities.    

  Red Sea Global becomes the holder of the largest portfolio of LEED Homes buildings in Saudi Arabia   Red Sea Global (RSG), the multi-project developer behind the world’s most ambitious regenerative tourism destinations, The Red Sea and Amaala, has achieved Platinum LEED certification (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) for a collection of Villas and Townhouses at Turtle Bay, a residential and commercial area housing workers, employees and management of The Red Sea.   Awarded by the globally renowned U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), Platinum is the highest level of certification attainable under their LEED Homes rating system. Achieving this accolade sees Red Sea Global become the owner of the largest portfolio of LEED Homes certified buildings in Saudi Arabia.   To be one of the world’s most responsible developers, we must ensure every aspect of our destinations meets the highest possible sustainability standards. Achieving LEED Platinum for The Red Sea’s Turtle Bay villas and townhouses demonstrates to our key stakeholders that we are meeting and exceeding our sustainability objectives

said John Pagano, Group CEO of RSG.

    “A special thanks needs to go to our teams that have worked so hard to achieve Platinum when the initial target was Gold, and it’s testament to their dedication and expertise, and commitment to collaboration, that we can celebrate this certification”, he added.   RSG’s sustainability accreditation management system is aiming to achieve LEED Building Design & Construction (BD&C) certification for over 75% of its assets, as well as LEED Cities & Communities for its destinations. RSG is also on track to achieve LEED Platinum on other key assets, including the Red Sea International airport and our hospitality assets.   Raed Albasseet, Group Chief Environment & Sustainability Officer of RSG, said: “Red Sea Global has implemented high quality sustainable design and construction practices for Turtle Bay and deserves Platinum status. We are proud of our efforts and look forward to following this up with more achievements in the coming months and years.”     The Red Sea destination is on track to welcome first guests this year when three resorts will complete along with the first phase of the Red Sea International airport. A further 13 hotels will open in 2024, and upon full completion in 2030, The Red Sea will comprise 50 resorts, offering up to 8,000 hotel rooms and more than 1,000 residential properties across 22 islands and six inland sites. The destination will also include luxury marinas, golf courses, entertainment, F&B, and leisure facilities.