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Saudi Arabia chosen to host inaugural World Travel Market, tourism official says

Tourism Authority spokesperson says hosting the first World Travel Market reflects Saudi Arabia’s growing status in global tourism.

Ajel News32 min ago · 1 min read
Saudi tourism official discusses World Travel Market in Riyadh

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Abdullah Al-Dakhil, spokesperson for the Tourism Authority, said that Saudi Arabia’s selection to host the inaugural edition of the World Travel Market highlights the Kingdom’s advanced position on the global tourism map.

Speaking to Al Ekhbariya TV, he added that the World Travel Market connects the global travel industry with Saudi tourism companies, featuring 10,000 participants and nearly 100 exhibitors.

The first edition of the World Travel Market “Spotlight Riyadh” opened last Tuesday at the Riyadh Front Exhibition and Conference Center.

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