Discover why Saudi Arabia is capturing global attention in hospitality and tourism. In this episode of Hospitality Investor News Desk from IHIF Asia, Alexi Khajavi sits down with Mahmoud Abdulhadi, Deputy Minister of the Saudi Ministry of Tourism, to explore the remarkable progress of Vision 2030. With targets for 100 million visitors and 1 million tourism jobs already surpassed ahead of schedule, Saudi Arabia has raised the bar to 150 million visitors and continues to diversify its economy.
Mahmoud shares how strategic Giga projects, strong government support, and an enabling private sector ecosystem are transforming cities, resorts, and destinations across the Kingdom. From luxury urban hotels in Riyadh and Jeddah to leisure and mid-market opportunities nationwide, investors have access to a data-driven, transparent market backed by infrastructure, funding, and connectivity.
For hospitality leaders seeking growth, this episode highlights the unprecedented opportunities in one of the world’s fastest-growing tourism markets.