• The prestigious Hot List spotlights the world’s most exceptional new and reborn hotels

Riyadh, 30 April 2026 – The Red Sea EDITION, the first hotel to open on Shura Island, at The Red Sea destination, has been named on the highly anticipated Condé Nast Traveler Hot List 2026, an annual selection by the esteemed travel publication that highlights the most remarkable new and reborn hotels around the world.

Widely regarded as one of the travel industry’s most influential recognitions, the Hot List features properties that set new benchmarks in design, experience, and destination appeal. The inclusion of The Red Sea EDITION places it among a curated selection of hotels around the world that travelers are encouraged to plan their trips around in the year ahead.

Set along a kilometer of private beachfront on Shura Island, The Red Sea EDITION blends contemporary design with immersive natural surroundings. The resort features 240 guest rooms, including 53 suites, alongside a collection of dining venues, a spa and wellness centre, and over 1,000 sqm of event space, positioning it as a new social and lifestyle hub within The Red Sea.

The Red Sea EDITION is part of a growing portfolio of world-class resorts at The Red Sea, a regenerative tourism destination powered entirely by renewable energy and designed to protect and enhance its surrounding environment. With its striking architecture, curated culinary offering, and wellness-focused experiences, the hotel has quickly emerged as a social and cultural hub on Shura Island.

The recognition comes at a time when Saudi Arabia continues to gain momentum as a global travel destination, with The Red Sea offering visitors access to one of the world’s most untouched natural environments, including an archipelago of more than 90 islands, vibrant coral reefs, and diverse marine life.