Over 90 Percent of Young Saudis Prefer Working in Tourism Sector

Over 90 Percent of Young Saudis Prefer Working in Tourism Sector

The research, based on more than 850 face-to-face interviews, found that young Saudis are less interested in careers in more 'traditional' sectors such as petrochemicals and oil and gas, but favour those within the country's strategic growth industries aligned with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030.

"We are only at the beginning of Saudi Arabia's exciting transition to a new and diversified economy and future generations have a chance to play their part,“ said John Pagano, CEO of TRSDC.

"A career in tourism or hospitality offers a range of opportunities like no other. From managing an international hotel group, to becoming a world class chef or entrepreneur, the sector has something for everyone. The Red Sea Development Company is at the heart of this emerging industry and once completed our destination will support 70,000 direct, indirect and induced jobs providing opportunities to people throughout the country,“ he added.

A prosperous future

Young Saudis and their parents are acknowledging the roles that tourism and hospitality will play in the country's new diversified economy with two thirds (69%) and six in 10(59%) respectively believing the sectors will become more important for the Saudi economy over the next 10years.

They are also optimistic that these roles will be a key