The inaugural WTM Spotlight Riyadh opened in in the Saudi capital on Monday with the participation of senior tourism leaders and global travel buyers as Saudi Arabia showcased its growing portfolio of destinations, experiences and tourism opportunities.
WTM Spotlight Riyadh, organised by RX, will open on September 8, at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Centre, launching a new platform aimed at connecting Saudi Arabia with international travel markets as the Kingdom accelerates its tourism transformation under Vision 2030.
WTM Spotlight Riyadh has announced the conference programme for its inaugural edition, bringing together tourism leaders from Saudi Arabia and international markets to explore opportunities created by the Kingdom’s rapidly expanding visitor economy.
WTM Spotlight Riyadh has announced the Ministry of Tourism as Strategic Partner for the inaugural edition of the event, reinforcing a shared commitment to tourism growth, international collaboration and the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.
Saudi, Welcome to Arabia concluded its participation in the inaugural WTM Spotlight Riyadh, the first event in WTM’s new destination-focused series. Held over three days, the event brought together government representatives, international trade partners and media for meetings and discussions on the future of travel and tourism.
Saudi Arabia has an opportunity to establish a new benchmark for experience-led tourism by putting local communities, culture and heritage at the heart of destination development, tourism leaders said at WTM Spotlight Riyadh.
Saudi Arabia is emerging as a fast-growing destination for Chinese tourists, according to Dragon Trail International’s research with WTM Spotlight Riyadh, driven by Approved Destination Status (ADS) status, Vision 2030 goals, stronger connectivity, and rising demand for cultural and luxury travel.
The inaugural WTM Spotlight Riyadh, which will take place from September 8 to 10 at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Convention Center (RFECC), will focus on the large-scale hotel development, and the increasing influence of Saudi travellers at home and abroad.
