Riyadh to be capital of global tourism industry: Tourism Minister

Saudi Arabia’s Tourism Minister Ahmed Al-Khateeb said, "Saudi Arabia achieved a historical number this year in terms of the number of visitors.” (Supplied)

RIYADH: Riyadh is set to become the capital of the global tourism industry as the Kingdom steadily diversifies its economy in line with the goals set out in Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 strategy, Saudi Arabia’s Tourism Minister Ahmed Al-Khateeb said.

Speaking at the Future Investment Initiative in Riyadh on Oct. 25, Al-Khateeb said in order to give incoming travelers the best experience possible, the nation is building spectacular destinations which will operate in a sustainable manner. READ MORE.