Saudi Arabia’s Tourism Vision: Exclusive Interview with Minister Ahmed Al Khateeb
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – November 9, 2025.
Ministro de Turismo
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Gloria Guevara: "We are on track to make Saudi Arabia one of the top 10 international tourist destinations"
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia achieved the goal of 100 million domestic and international tourists by the end of 2023, thereby reaching the target set seven years ahead of what was established in its original plan, positioning itself as a global tourist destination.
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Dominican Republic achieves historic record of 10 million tourists in 2023
The Minister of Tourism, David Collado, expressed his pride in this achievement and emphasized that each of these visitors contributes to the economic development of the country, generating employment in various areas such as agriculture, construction, and other productive sectors.
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Saudi Arabia re-elected to lead UN tourism body in 2024
On the other hand, Saudi Arabia will host the UNWTO 26th General Assembly in 2025
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Saudi Arabia Hosts World Tourism Day to Promote Green Investments in the Sector
The World Tourism Day agenda is broad and covers a variety of crucial topics for the future of tourism. Discussions will revolve around issues related to environmental sustainability, attracting human talent to the tourism sector, investing in lesser-known destinations, and technological innovation in the industry.
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