{
  "id": 5313903,
  "title": "Ministry of Tourism, WTM Spotlight Riyadh announce strategic partnership for inaugural event",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/ministry-of-tourism-wtm-spotlight-riyadh-announce-strategic",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-03T11:12:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Saudi Gazette",
    "slug": "saudi-gazette",
    "url": "https://saudigazette.com.sa/article/664278/saudi-arabia/ministry-of-tourism-wtm-spotlight-riyadh-announce-strategic-partnership-for-inaugural-event"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "WTM Spotlight Riyadh has revealed the Ministry of Tourism as its Strategic Partner for the inaugural event, signaling a strong partnership aimed at boosting tourism growth, fostering international collaboration, and advancing Saudi Vision 2030. This significant collaboration underscores the spotlight's pivotal role as a hub for global tourism leaders eager to engage with Saudi Arabia, a country experiencing rapid growth in its travel industry. The event, scheduled for 8-10 September 2026 at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center (RFECC), will convene destinations, tourism authorities, hospitality providers, airlines, travel technology firms, investors, consumers, and industry leaders to explore promising business opportunities within Saudi Arabia's expanding tourism landscape. The announcement follows Saudi Arabia's ongoing efforts to solidify its status as one of the world's fastest-growing tourism destinations, with tourism set to account for 10% of GDP and welcome 150 million visitors annually by the end of the decade. The partnership with WTM Spotlight Riyadh signifies Saudi Arabia's dedication to working collaboratively with the global travel community to foster sustainable tourism development, attract investments, and further the goals of Vision 2030. Danielle Curtis, Regional Portfolio Director, UAE, RX, expressed excitement about the strategic alliance, highlighting the event's potential to facilitate meaningful business connections and provide invaluable insights for international travel professionals. \"Our strategic partnership with the Ministry of Tourism is a defining moment for the inaugural WTM Spotlight Riyadh and reflects the Kingdom's ambition to play an even greater role in shaping the future of global tourism,\" stated Curtis. The event, positioned as a B2B2C platform encompassing the travel and tourism ecosystem, aims to establish a solid foundation for future growth in Saudi Arabia's tourism sector, aligning with the kingdom's broader tourism objectives under Vision 2030.",
  "summary": "WTM Spotlight Riyadh has announced the Ministry of Tourism as Strategic Partner for the inaugural edition of the event, highlighting a shared commitment to accelerating tourism growth, strengthening international collaboration, and supporting the ambitions of Saudi Vision 2030.The partnership marks an important milestone for WTM Spotlight Riyadh, promoting Saudi Arabia's growing influence within…",
  "key_points": [
    "Ministry of Tourism partners with WTM Spotlight Riyadh for inaugural event.",
    "Strategic collaboration aims to boost tourism growth and international cooperation.",
    "Event scheduled for 8-10 September 2026 at Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center."
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}