Jeddah: Saudi Arabia joined countries around the world on September 27th to celebrate the annual World Tourism Day observed.
The day aims to raise global awareness of the important economic, social, cultural and political values of the tourism sector, and to raise global awareness about its role in supporting sustainable development through a variety of events and initiatives.
Tourism can act as a powerful soft power, reshaping the economy and society by expanding employment opportunities, developing infrastructure and promoting understanding of cross-cultural things.
The Kingdom prioritizes the sector within the targets of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 and invests heavily in inclusive promotion.
Development, strengthen the culture of travel and open a broad perspective for global visitors.
Recently, UN tourism officials said the rich natural and cultural assets meant that Saudi Arabia could become a major destination for wellness tourism in the Middle East.
Tourism makes a living for communities across the globe. The global tourism industry is expected to be worth $10.9 trillion in 2024, or 10% of the world economy, and is expected to donate $11.7 trillion in 2025, supporting 357 million people in 2024 and an estimated 371 million in 2025.
