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WTM Spotlight Riyadh highlights new strategies to develop Saudi outbound demand

News Desk 10/09/2026

Destination and travel brands seeking a greater share of Saudi Arabia’s high-value outbound market need to look beyond awareness and focus on the factors that ultimately convert traveller interest into bookings, according to industry leaders speaking at WTM Spotlight Riyadh.   During the

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On behalf of H.E. Ahmed Al-Khateeb, STA CEO officially opens inaugural WTM Spotlight Riyadh

News Desk 09/09/2026

On behalf of H.E. Ahmed Al-Khateeb, Minister of Tourism, Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) CEO Ageel AlShaibani has officially opened the inaugural WTM Spotlight Riyadh, marking the launch of a new international meeting place for the travel and tourism industry as Saudi Arabia continues its transformation into one of the world’s most dynamic tourism markets under […]

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Saudi Arabia’s international leisure tourism set to grow 93% by 2030

News Desk 09/09/2026

Saudi Arabia’s international leisure tourism is forecast to grow by 93% between 2025 and 2030, outpacing growth across the Middle East and globally, according to a new Tourism Economics report, Saudi Arabia: An Emerging Global Tourism Powerhouse, presented today at WTM Spotlight Riyadh.   Speaking during the opening day, Dave Goodger, Managing Director, EMEA, Tourism

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flyadeal Joins Global Travel Providers and Stakeholders at First WTM Spotlight Riyadh

News Desk 08/09/2026

flyadeal, Saudia Group’s fast-growing low-cost carrier and one of the largest low-cost airlines in the GCC, will showcase its expanding role in supporting Saudi Arabia’s tourism ambitions at the World Travel Market (WTM) Riyadh. At the event which will take place from 08–10 September 2026, the airline will highlight its role in enabling more accessible […]

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WTM Spotlight Riyadh opens tomorrow, connecting the regional and international travel industry

News Desk 07/09/2026

WTM Spotlight Riyadh, organised by RX, a global leader in events and exhibitions, will open its doors tomorrow, 8 September, marking the beginning of a new platform designed to connect the world to Saudi Arabia and Saudi Arabia to the world as the Kingdom continues its rapid tourism transformation under Vision 2030.   Taking place […]

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WTM Spotlight Riyadh unveils conference agenda

News Desk 07/09/2026

WTM Spotlight Riyadh has unveiled the conference programme for its inaugural edition, bringing together international and regional tourism leaders to examine the opportunities emerging from Saudi Arabia’s rapidly expanding visitor economy.   Taking place from 8–10 September 2026 at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center (RFECC), the three-day programme

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WTM Spotlight Riyadh to highlight human capital as key to Saudi Arabia’s next phase of tourism growth

News Desk 26/08/2026

As Saudi Arabia moves into the next phase of its tourism transformation, developing the skills, leadership and local capabilities required to translate unprecedented investment into sustainable economic value will become increasingly important, according to Ibrahim Osta, Senior Economic Growth Director and Global Tourism Lead at Chemonics International, and Professor of

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WTM Spotlight in Saudi Arabia to unveil fresh perspectives on the Kingdom’s projected high-yeild outbound travel market

News Desk 17/12/2025

Saudi Arabia is entering an exciting phase of outbound travel, fuelled by greater global mobility and a rising demand for premium experiences, factors that will be addressed during the forthcoming WTM Spotlight Riyadh when it welcomes global travel leaders for its first edition in 2026.   According to data from Coherent Market Insights, the Kingdom’s […]

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WTM Spotlight in Saudi Arabia to highlight the Kingdom’s expanding global tourism presence

News Desk 12/11/2025

As Saudi Arabia advances its Vision 2030 agenda, the first WTM Spotlight in Saudi Arabia will convene global travel leaders in Riyadh from 29 September to 1 October 2026. The landmark event will connect international and Saudi travel communities to explore the Kingdom’s rapidly expanding inbound and outbound tourism markets.   Set against the backdrop […]

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RX launches WTM Spotlight with inaugural event in Saudi Arabia

PR News Desk 10/09/2025

RX, a global leader in events and exhibitions and organiser of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), World Travel Market (WTM), and WTM events in Cape Town and Sao Paulo, has officially announced the launch of WTM Spotlight in Saudi Arabia. The inaugural event is scheduled to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from 29 September to […]