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Tourism boom for Saudi Arabia with 58% growth in arrivals in 2023, ranks 2nd globally

  • Riyadh hosted World Tourism Day on Sept. 27-28, reflecting the Kingdom’s commitment to the global tourism sector
By Arab News ·

50 tourism ministers, 500 guests welcomed to Diriyah for World Tourism Day

By Arab News ·

UN tourism chief lauds Saudi Arabia’s starring role in sector on world stage

By Rebecca Anne Proctor ·

Economic durability key to environmental sustainability, Saudi minister tells UN World Tourism Day gathering

By Nadin Hassan  ·

Saudi Arabia is a well-established destination already, says Cyprus deputy minister

By Sulafa Alkhunaizi ·

Sustainability, youth empowerment, new destinations top agenda on first day of World Tourism Day conference in Riyadh

By Rebecca Anne Proctor ·

Uzbekistan announces new charter from Madrid to Samarkand

By Nada Alturki ·

World tourism leaders meeting in Riyadh highlight need for investment in people

By Nada Alturki ·

Riyadh Air to use AI for green flight routes in fight against climate change

By Nadin Hassan ·
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Women’s empowerment is vital to success, says UNWTO executive director

By Sulafa Alkhunaizi ·

Saudi Arabia announces inaugural Riyadh School for Tourism and Hospitality

By Nada Alturki ·

Increasing connectivity to play crucial role in Saudi Arabia’s tourism growth, says minister  

By NADIN HASSAN   ·
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‘People, planet and prosperity’ top the agenda as Saudi Arabia hosts World Tourism Day celebration

By Rebecca Anne Proctor ·

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