AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWTM Spotlight Riyadh: Saudi Tourism Authority CEO Ageel AlShaibani officially opened the inaugural WTM Spotlight Riyadh, pushing the “Saudi, Welcome to Arabia” push to global travel buyers and highlighting a 5% rise in domestic tourism spend. Tourism Growth Forecast: A Tourism Economics report presented at the event says Saudi international leisure tourism spending could surge 93% by 2030, with leisure’s share of visitor spend rising from 9% (2019) to 28% last year and forecast at 31% by 2030. S’hail 2026 Falconry & Hunting: S’hail 2026 kicked off at Katara, running to Sept 12, with 14 countries and 155 exhibitors spotlighting falconry, hunting gear, camping and outdoor tech—another tourism draw aimed at heritage lovers. Red Sea Resorts Expansion: Red Sea Global announced the opening of Nammos Resort AMAALA, adding a new lifestyle and dining anchor to the Amaala destination. Regional Security Impact: Saudi’s cabinet reiterated resolve to defend sovereignty after Houthi attacks hit southern cities and energy infrastructure, with fires reported and some operations temporarily suspended—while oil prices jumped toward $100, a reminder of how quickly travel costs can swing. Travel Safety: Four Bangladeshi expatriates were killed in a road accident while traveling from Taif to Jeddah.
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