Arab News, Tuesday, May 10, 2022 | Shawwal 09, 1443
Saudi tourism sees 130% recovery in Q1 compared to pre-pandemic levels, authority CEO says
Saudi Arabia: As a recovery in Saudi
tourism continues, the first quarter of 2022 has witnessed over 130 percent of
growth in the sector, compared to pre-pandemic levels, the CEO of the Saudi
Tourism Authority said during the Arabian Travel Market event.
Fahd Hamidaddin attributed the progress to “the
absolute alignment between vision, leadership, resources, and talent.”
Hamidaddin’s remarks came during the panel session
on Saudi Arabia’s tourism vision coming of age at the four-day event.
Held in Dubai, the event is set to host more than 20,000 visitors and 1,500 exhibitors from 112 destinations over the four days.