Saudi Arabia, China in bid to improve air connectivity

Saudi Arabia, China in bid to improve air connectivity

Attendees from China and the Arab world at the recent Arab-China Business Conference in Riyadh explored new avenues for collaboration to unlock the potential of shared business, particularly in air connectivity.

Celebrating its 10th year, the conference brought together leading government officials, CEOs, entrepreneurs, and investors.

Establishing stronger air links to foster tourism growth and unlock new opportunities was a hot-button topic at the event, with Air Connectivity Program’s (ACP) booth forming part of the Ministry of Tourism’s efforts to draw attraction to the high-potential travel and tourism industries in the Kingdom.

"In line with Vision 2030 and the ambitions of the National Tourism Strategy, ACP is bridging the stakeholder ecosystem to establish Saudi Arabia as a leading global tourism destination. Chinese visitors will, indeed, play a key role in achieving this ambition,” said Ali Rajab CEO of ACP.

“By ensuring that our customer service and operational readiness meet the high standards that Chinese visitors expect, ACP is creating a seamless travel experience between China and the Kingdom. For these travelers, like all others to Saudi Arabia, we prioritize cultural understanding and the highest levels of quality assurance,” he added.

Saudi Arabia’s travel and tourism leaders, including stakeholders such as ACP, are actively working to