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Riyadh Expo 2030 to bring the world to Riyadh, and Riyadh to the world

9 March 2023 Press Release Travel Events News Tourism News

The BIE Enquiry Mission delegation met H.E Ahmed Al Khateeb, Minister of Tourism, who reiterated Riyadh Expo’s expected footprint of 40 million site visits, in the context of Saudi Arabia’s stated ambition to attract 100 million tourists by 2030. The delegation held discussions with H.E. Dr. Majid Alkassabi, Minister of Commerce, over improvements to the business environment, and with H.E. Faisal Al Ibrahim, Minister of Economy and Planning, regarding the Kingdom’s diversification strategy.

Riyadh Expo 2030 will showcase a highly-connected and sustainable site for futuristic experience

Riyadh Expo 2030 will showcase a highly-connected and sustainable site for futuristic experience

8 March 2023 Press Release Travel Events News Tourism News

The BIE Enquiry Mission members take a ride on a brand-new metro line, accompanied by H.E. Fahd Al-Rasheed, CEO of RCRC, and visit the proposed Riyadh Expo 2030 site. The delegation met with H.E. Saleh Al-Jasser, Minister of Transport and Logistic Services and H.E. Adel Al-Jubeir, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Member of the Council of Ministers and Envoy for Climate Affairs.

Riyadh Expo 2030 theme proposes a foresight-led future, shaped by imagination and driven by science

Riyadh Expo 2030 theme proposes a foresight-led future, shaped by imagination and driven by science

7 March 2023 Press Release Travel Events News Tourism News

On its second day in Riyadh, the World Expo BIE Enquiry Mission meets with top-ranking Saudi officials and subject matter experts for focused discussions around the Riyadh Expo 2030 theme “Together for a Foresighted Tomorrow”. The choice of theme reflects KSA’s depth of aspiration, the authenticity of intent, and its willingness to play an active role on the global stage to solve the most pressing challenges of our era.

Record hotel rates during Milan Expo 2015

Record hotel rates during Milan Expo 2015

8 December 2015 Hotel News Travel Events News

According to an analysis by STR Global, hotels in Milan, Italy, reported record-breaking performance in October and significant performance increases across the six months of Expo Milano 2015. Aggregated data for Milan from May through October showed a 51.1 per cent lift in revenue per available room when compared with the same six months from 2014.

Air Astana signs on as Expo 2017 partner

Air Astana signs on as Expo 2017 partner

Astana EXPO 2017 has signed a memorandum of cooperation with Air Astana, Kazakhstan’s flag carrier, to become a partner in the exhibition. Under the deal the airline will hold the exclusive status of Official Air Carrier of EXPO 2017. The official signing ceremony was held in Astana earlier, with the signatories being Astana EXPO 2017 chairman, Akhmetzhan Yesimov, and Air Astana president, Peter Foster.

Breaking Travel News interview: Marion Conrady, press officer, Germany pavilion Expo 2015

Breaking Travel News interview: Marion Conrady, press officer, Germany pavilion Expo 2015

Germany’s pavilion at Expo Milano 2015 takes the form of a ‘Fields of Ideas’ and greets guests under the motto ‘Be active’. The world exposition’s theme is ‘Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life’, with the German pavilion clearly orientating itself to this leitmotif - vividly illustrating just how important dealing respectfully with nature is to future human nutrition. Here Breaking Travel News editor Chris O’Toole speaks with Marion Conrady to find out more.