Tourism
The GCC region already boasts some of the world's most modern airports
Etihad will also begin flying its state-of-the-art Airbus A350 once daily to Toronto Pearson Airport in Canada, starting October 27
flynas already connects Egypt to Saudi Arabia with more than 120 weekly direct flights
Most popular destinations for international travel from the UAE include Thailand, Maldives and Mauritius
Public and private initiatives drive growth
Saudi’s inbound visitor spending surpasses $12 billion, travel account surplus reaches $6.39 billion
Outbound travelers from the Kingdom spent an estimated $5.59 billion
Discover the country’s sustainability and conservation efforts
UAE ranked among the top 10 global travel destinations in the past year
Collaboration underscores commitment to promoting the cultural heritage of Abu Dhabi and Fujairah by exchanging artefacts and artworks
The MRP tool boosted forecast accuracy 30 percent, enabling precise inventory planning and cutting excess stock 12 percent
The two companies also agreed to increase the frequency of flights between their major hubs - Abu Dhabi and Ezhou
Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea and AMAALA are standout examples of regenerative tourism
International tourist arrivals expected to increase by 17.3 million between 2024 and 2029
The GCC hospitality sector's revenue is expected to reach $48.1 billion by 2028
Strategic partnerships to further boost inbound tourism
Projections suggest that the number of job opportunities will increase to 833,000 in 2024
Al Khateeb outlines plans to add over 250,000 hotel rooms, attract young Saudis to the industry
Program features over 550 tourism products and more than 150 special offers
International visitor spending to reach a record-high of QAR69.6 billion in 2024
