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Saudi Arabia Targets 150 Million Visitors With Affordable Pivot

Published December 8, 2025 by TRI Staff

Saudi Arabia Targets 150 Million Visitors With Affordable Pivot

Enter the 2025 course correction: a deliberate broadening to mid-tier infrastructure, visa easements, and pilgrimage scaling to capture the "missing middle." Al-Khateeb announced 10 new Shebara Island resorts with "more affordable pricing," alongside doubled pilgrim capacity to 30 million by 2030 via expanded mid-range hotels near Mecca and Medina.

Riyadh (TRI) — Saudi Arabia, long synonymous with ultra-luxury giga-projects like NEOM and Red Sea Global, is quietly executing a strategic pivot toward mass tourism,…

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Ministry of Tourism of Saudi Arabia and World Economic Forum Launch ‘Beyond Tourism’ Initiative to Drive Transformational Growth

Published November 12, 2025 by TRI Staff

Ministry of Tourism of Saudi Arabia and World Economic Forum Launch ‘Beyond Tourism’ Initiative to Drive Transformational Growth

The announcement took place on the sidelines of TOURISE, the global platform bringing together public and private sector leaders to shape the future of tourism.

The Ministry of Tourism of Saudi Arabia, in partnership with the World Economic Forum, today announced the launch of Beyond Tourism, a new multi-sector initiative…

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Saudi Arabia to Host 26th UN Tourism General Assembly in November Marking Agency’s 50th Year

Published October 26, 2025 by TRI Staff

Saudi Arabia to Host 26th UN Tourism General Assembly in November Marking Agency’s 50th Year

TOURISE is a new global platform that will convene public and private sector leaders in areas like tourism, technology, investment, sustainability, and culture.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will host the 26th session of the UN Tourism General Assembly from November 7 to 11. The landmark session will focus…

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