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Saudi Ministry of Tourism and WTM Spotlight Riyadh announce strategic partnership

From Saudi Gazette · () English

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Press release Official statement New plan
  • WTM Spotlight Riyadh has announced Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism as the strategic partner for its inaugural event.
  • The partnership aims to support tourism growth, international collaboration and the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.
  • The event will run from Sept. 8 to 10, 2026, in Riyadh and bring together tourism authorities, businesses, investors and consumers.

WTM Spotlight Riyadh has secured Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism as strategic partner for the event’s first edition, presenting the agreement as a shared effort to accelerate tourism growth and expand international cooperation.

The partnership is also tied to the ambitions of Saudi Vision 2030. Organizers say it strengthens Saudi Arabia’s position in the global travel industry and gives international tourism leaders a place to engage with one of the world’s fastest-growing travel markets.

WTM Spotlight Riyadh will take place from Sept. 8 to 10, 2026, at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center. The event is designed to connect international destinations and tourism companies with Saudi Arabia, while also linking Saudi businesses to global partners.

Destinations, tourism authorities, hospitality providers, airlines, travel technology companies, investors, consumers and other industry leaders are expected to attend. They will explore new business opportunities at the Riyadh gathering.

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Originally published by Saudi Gazette in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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