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Robust growth, increased occupancy rates, and record tourist arrivals
Expected to boost GDP by SAR4 bn
UNWTO members include 500+ companies, educational institutions, and NGOs
Cruise terminal at Zayed Port secures top honors in World Cruise Awards
GCC, home to countries with high applications per capita, to benefit
State-of-the-art hub spans 742,000 square meters
To include a hotel, resort and premium residences
Expects 86.8 million passengers to surpass 2019 levels
16,900 sqm expansion brings 18 new rides and experiences
Committed to reducing carbon footprint and supporting Saudi’s tourism industry
In 2022, region outperformed global travel industry’s recovery by 43 percent
High demand, strategic investments, and resilience contributed to stellar performance
80 percent process applications within a month
Launch of an electronic system to link traffic violations
Initiative aimed at boosting region’s tourism sector
Egypt rolls out extra $500 incentives for trips to Sharm el-Sheikh
The event hosts over 1,400 companies from 95 countries
Gross booking value in the first nine months hit $58 billion
Middle East tourism sector also on the rise
Kingdom anticipates 100 mn tourists in 2023 to boost GDP growth
Guests can now fly to The Red Sea aboard Saudi seaplanes
GCC targets 8 percent annual growth in tourist spending
Embracing Aseer's rich heritage in a sprawling 2.5 mn sqm destination
Renovation effort to enhance regional connectivity and tourism prospects
