Riyadh leads in leisure, medical tourism and financial sectors, expert says
Tourism professor Hudhaifa Madkhali says Riyadh tops lists for leisure, medical tourism, and business sectors, with diverse attractions drawing visitors.
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AITourism management and marketing professor Hudhaifa Madkhali said Riyadh is at the forefront of leisure and medical tourism, as well as financial and business sectors.
Speaking in an interview with Al Arabiya FM, Madkhali added that Saudi Arabia now offers a wide variety of tourist destinations, highlighting the importance of this diversity.
He noted that Riyadh provides multiple options, including shopping and entertainment tourism, along with a range of sports events, business activities, conferences, and exhibitions—all of which attract large numbers of tourists.
The professor also pointed out that the Kingdom sees a very balanced distribution of summer tourist destinations, while in winter, less cold areas become especially attractive.