Saudi Arabia’s Tourism Landscape – Establishing a Vision

Zabada Abouelhana | December 1, 2022

By Zabada N Abouelhana, Ahmad Yousry Elbeheiry Saudi Arabia is entering an entirely new tourism landscape with its Saudi Vision 2030 initiatives. With a strong economic outlook, a diversification of its economy, and significant governmental support, the hospitality and tourism markets across the Kingdom are expected to thrive over the next decade. Economic Performance & Outlook Saudi Arabia is the largest economy in the Arab world and the world’s largest crude oil exporter. In 2016, the Saudi Government launched its Saudi Vision 2030 to diversify its economic resources. The Kingdom’s plans focus on service improvement, fisc...