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"Saudi Arabia's Record-Breaking Year in Travel & Tourism: A Global Tourism Hotspot in the Making"

Summary:
In an exciting development, the World Travel & Tourism Council's 2024 Economic Impact Research (EIR) has highlighted Saudi Arabia's Travel & Tourism sector as a standout performer, breaking previous records in GDP contribution, sector jobs, and visitor spending.

The sector's growth, which surpassed 32% last year, contributed an impressive SR444.3 billion to Saudi Arabia's GDP, accounting for 11.5% of the entire economy.

This remarkable growth not only exceeds the previous record by nearly 30%, but also resulted in the creation of over 436,000 jobs, bringing the total to over 2.5 million.

This represents nearly one in five jobs in the country.

Despite the losses during the pandemic, the sector has not only recovered but has also seen a 24% increase in employment since the previous peak.

Saudi Arabia's commitment to becoming a global tourism hotspot is evident in these unprecedented achievements.

Title: "Saudi Arabia Breaks Tourism Records and Aims for Global Leadership"

Summary:

In an exciting development, Saudi Arabia's tourism sector has experienced a significant surge, with international visitor spending reaching a record-breaking SR227.4 billion, a 57% increase from the previous year.

Domestic spending also saw a 21.5% growth, reaching SR142.5 billion.

This growth has propelled the country to welcome 100 million tourists seven years ahead of its target in 2023.

Looking forward, Saudi Arabia is now setting its sights on attracting 150 million tourists by 2030.

Julia Simpson, WTTC President & CEO, praised the Kingdom's visionary commitment to the sector, highlighting the successful blend of cultural heritage and innovative tourism initiatives.

Ahmed Al-Khateeb, Minister of Tourism, expressed his satisfaction with the rapid success in transforming Saudi Arabia’s tourism industry.

Title: "Saudi Arabia's Tourism Sector Soars: A Glimpse into the Future"

Summary:

In this week's newsletter, we delve into the exciting growth of Saudi Arabia's tourism sector, a key component of the Kingdom's Vision 2030.

By 2030, an astounding $800 billion will be invested in this sector.

In 2024 alone, travel and tourism are forecast to contribute SR498 billion to the GDP, with job creation expected to surpass 158,000, reaching nearly 2.7 million.

International visitor spending is projected to nearly double, reaching SR256 billion, while domestic visitor spending is forecast to reach SR155.2 billion.

Looking further into the next decade, the sector is expected to grow its annual GDP contribution to a staggering SR836.1 billion by 2034, accounting for almost 16% of the Saudi Arabian economy.

One in five people in the country is projected to work in this sector.

The Middle Eastern travel and tourism sector also experienced a significant growth of over 25% in 2023, reaching almost $460 billion.

Stay tuned for more updates on this promising sector! Title: "Booming Travel & Tourism Sector in the Middle East: A Glimpse into the Future"

Summary:

In an exciting turn of events, the Middle Eastern Travel & Tourism sector is on an upward trajectory, with jobs reaching nearly 7.75 million and international spending growing by an impressive 50% to reach $179.8 billion.

Domestic visitor spending also saw a significant increase of 16.5%, surpassing the $205 billion mark.

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) predicts this growth to continue through 2024, with the sector's GDP contribution expected to reach an astounding $507 billion.

Jobs are forecast to reach 8.3 million, international visitor spending is projected to reach $198 billion, and domestic visitor spending is expected to exceed $224 billion.

This promising forecast underscores the potential for a thriving future in the Middle Eastern Travel & Tourism industry.
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