Saudi Tourism News
INVEST SAUDI GEARS UP FOR HIGH LEVEL DISCUSSIONS AND DEAL MAKING WITH ‘SAUDI TALKS’ AT MIPIM 2024
Invest Saudi is gearing up for three days of high level discussions, networking, and deal making with Saudi Talks, a series of panel discussions and exclusive presentations from leading Saudi government and industry figures, at MIPIM 2024.
WTTC Celebrates Saudi Arabia’s Milestone Surpassing 100 Million Tourists
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) congratulates Saudi Arabia’s achievement of welcoming over 100 million tourists, a testament to the Kingdom’s strategic reforms, visionary investments, and resilience in the face of global challenges.
Celebrate Mothers Day in Saudi
Escape the winter chill and whisk mothers and mother-figures to warmer climes. From spa treatments and gourmet delights, to bonding over a new skill, not only does a trip to Saudi promise much-welcomed boost of vitamin D to mark the end of winter, but an opportunity to enjoy some truly special experiences in the world’s newest and most exciting tourist destination.
Cruise Saudi and Al Madinah Region Development Authority sign MoU
100% Public Investment Fund-owned company, Cruise Saudi, and Al Madinah Region Development Authority have signed an MoU to foster economic development in historic Al Madinah Region, with a focus on social impact both locally and across Saudi, in line with Vision 2030.
SAUDI TOURISM LAUNCHES LATEST ‘SAUDI, WELCOME TO ARABIA’ CAMPAIGN STARRING LIONEL MESSI
“Go Beyond What You Think” invites a global audience spanning two continents and multiple channels, to discover the delightfully unexpected in Saudi * International football icon and Saudi Tourism Ambassador, Lionel Messi challenges misconceptions in latest global campaign * Visitors and locals encouraged to #ShareYourSaudi on social channels * From diverse destinations, events, entertainment and trailblazing Saudi females, the warm Saudi welcome and unmatched hospitality are visible throughout * Campaign builds on UN Tourism “Tourism Opens Minds” Initiative aimed at inspiring tourists to expand their horizons when selecting travel destinations
NEOM announces Siranna, its exclusive tourism escape
The Board of Directors of NEOM has unveiled Siranna, an exclusive tourism escape, and the latest destination to be announced by the sustainable regional development evolving in northwest Saudi Arabia.
SAUDI UNLOCKS OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARTNERS IN USA AT PHOCUSWRIGHT CONFERENCE
For the first time, a Saudi delegation attended the Phocuswright Conference – one of the industry’s leading travel and technology forums in Florida, to showcase Saudi’s tourism offering and the scale of opportunities for US partners.
Saudi Arabia leads in commitment to sustainable tourism
Saudi Arabia has become a “must-see destination”, Zurab Pololikashvili, secretary-general of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation, said in Riyadh during the opening ceremony of World Tourism Day this weekend.
Alipay+ partners with Saudi Tourism Authority
Saudi Tourism Authority and Ant Group have signed a MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) to explore introducing Alipay+, a suite of unified global mobile payment and marketing solutions, to Saudi Arabia
Saudi hospitality sector emerging as new global benchmark
Saudi Arabia’s tourism and hospitality sector is in high gear to achieve industry targets set under Vision 2030, industry leaders said during a panel at FHS on Tuesday.
SAUDI ARABIA UNVEILS TOP TOURISM LEADERS AND GLOBAL MINISTERS
More than 500 government officials, industry leaders and experts from across 120 countries are set to descend on Riyadh for the event, making this year’s celebration the biggest and most impactful World Tourism Day in its 43-year history.
Saudi tourism revenues reach US$10 billion in Q1 2023
There were 7.8 million visitors to Saudi Arabia from January to March