Saudi Tourism Gears Up for Winter Season

Saudi Tourism Minister Ahmed Al-Khateeb - image courtesy of Saudi Tourism Authority
Saudi Tourism Minister Ahmed Al-Khateeb - image courtesy of Saudi Tourism Authority
Written by Linda Hohnholz

The Saudi tourism system and its partners from the private and public sectors attended a workshop on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, under the patronage of Ahmed bin Aqeel Al-Khateeb, the Minister of Tourism and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Tourism Authority (STA).

The workshop reviewed achievements in the tourism sector, areas of collaboration with the private sector, and preparations and expectations for the upcoming Saudi winter season program.

The Saudi Winter 2024-2025 program is expected to launch across seven destinations: Riyadh, Jeddah, AlUla, the Red Sea, the Eastern Province, Hail, and Madinah.

The program will include activities such as desert and beach camping, sports competitions, cultural and entertainment events, and shopping exhibitions. It will also focus on developing unique offers, packages, and programs in collaboration with the commercial sector to align with the expectations of domestic tourists and target regional and global markets.

The tourism minister said as he noted that the number of partners in Saudi Summer has exceeded 700:

“This year’s Saudi Winter program includes several global promotional campaigns targeting various international markets, raising our ambitions and expectations to achieve outstanding results and set new records while enhancing what we offer to the tourists of our dear Kingdom,” the minister said.

Meanwhile, STA Chief Executive and board member Fahd Hamidaddin said, “We are proud of the achievements and results of the Saudi Summer program so far.”

Hamidaddin said that, in partnership with both the private and public sectors, we aim to offer a range of high-quality products during the upcoming Saudi Winter program.

He indicated that this includes major seasonal events and activities to be activated this winter, tourism activities in the Red Sea, and tourism products reflecting the Kingdom’s authentic heritage.

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Linda Hohnholz

Editor in chief for eTurboNews based in the eTN HQ.

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