Massive investment in mega tourism projects to the tune of $810 billion is expected to transform Saudi Arabia as one of the largest leisure tourism industries in the world over the next decade.
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Ahmad Al-Khatib, chairman of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage speaks with CNBC’s Hadley Gamble in Davos at the World Economic Forum as he talks about Saudi Arabia opening its doors to more tourists.
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Saudi travel giant Seera to invest $270m in tourism services
Seera Group CEO says to launch a destination management company and build the mid-market hospitality sector
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Saudi Arabia announces $27bn plan to transform tourism
Series of mixed-use tourism and entertainment projects planned including the region’s largest ski slope and snow park
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Saudi Arabia to drop strict dress code for foreign women
Move comes as kingdom is set to open applications for online tourist visas for citizens of 49 countries on Saturday
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Domestic tourism surges in Saudi Arabia in July and August
Tourism abroad from Saudi Arabia fell by 5.8 percent
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Saudi Arabia takes to social media to promote attractions ahead of landmark tourist visa announcement
Tourist visas for the kingdom will officially be launched on September 27, according to media reports
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Saudi Arabia edges closer to issuing first tourist visas
Sources say visas will be open to citizens of about 50 countries, reportedly for a fee of $117
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Saudi Arabia’s Taif season creates 15,000 jobs amid tourism boom
30-day festival is expected to create opportunities for young Saudis and SMEs, says SCTH
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Saudi Arabia completes tourism regulations
The new regulations have been submitted to the central government for approval
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‘White oil’: how Saudi Arabia is seeking place on tourism map
Saudi Arabia will soon begin issuing tourist visas, opening up one of the last frontiers of global tourism
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Women over 25 can enter Saudi Arabia unaccompanied, official says
Women will be able to use a 30-day single-entry tourist visa without being accompanied by a family member
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Saudi Arabia says to start issuing tourist visas ‘soon’
Tourism is seen as a major driver of growth as the kingdom attempts to wean itself off oil dependency
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Saudi government approves plans to issue tourist visas – report
At the outset, only visitors using tour operators will be issued with visas