The Development of Plans for the Travel and Tourism Sector in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Tourism Minister Ahmed bin Aqil Al-Khatib confirmed that the ministry has developed plans for the travel and tourism sector, representing 3% of the labor market, indicating tourism in the Kingdom has achieved growth in gross domestic income. product by 4.45%, and the Kingdom will invest more than 800 billion dollars over the next ten years.
Tourist Visa and Electronic Visa
During his participation in the Arab-Chinese Business Conference, he stated that the tourist can now obtain a tourist visa electronically, and since the launch of tourism initiatives, 49 countries have been allowed to obtain an electronic visa, and that many Arab countries are working diligently to increase their contribution to travel and tourism sector.
Application Process for Tourist Visa
He pointed out that those who have a “Schengen” visa or a visa to enter Europe can, through various channels of communication with all parties, easily apply via the Internet, reports “SPA”.
The Tourism Sector in Saudi Arabia and the Kingdom’s Vision for 2030
He explained that the tourism sector in the Kingdom is one of the main focus areas of the Kingdom’s vision for 2030, and the Middle East region is the fastest recovering from the pandemic among the five major regions, which has contributed to the growth of global travel and tourism sector.
Contributions of the Tourism Sector
He stated that the tourism sector contributes to the creation of jobs and the promotion of sustainable and social development, and strengthens international cooperation and joint efforts to support the tourism sector.
