Hospitality leaders to share expert insights at Riyadh trade show

Hospitality leaders to share expert insights at Riyadh trade show

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 economic diversification strategy is proving to have a positive effect on the hospitality industry, as a changing guest profile, major infrastructure projects, new lifestyle offerings and fast-emerging digital innovation are providing the impetus for a new hospitality landscape in the Kingdom. Things are starting to look up for hospitality and tourism, which is picking up the pieces from the devastation dealt by the COVID-19 pandemic. With Saudi Arabia reopening its borders to international tourists from Aug. 1, 2021, the Hotel Show Saudi Arabia 2021 in Riyadh from Sept. 7–9 will provide an essential platform to discuss and decide on the industry’s important changes and trends in person. "Saudi Arabia's hotel pipeline growth as well as its many tourism developments will require a big increase in specialized hospitality professionals to operate these destinations. “It is no secret that the Kingdom is well on its way to open the country's doors and heart to the international markets that are longing for genuine experiences, cultural connections and fully immersed journeys. Travelers want to learn about the Saudi culture, eat Saudi food and interact with the Saudi communities,” said Noelle Homsy, experiential lodging specialist. “The Hotel Show KSA