UNWTO says it has been working closely with the Saudi Ministry of Tourism around a number of key initiatives
As Saudi Arabia welcomes its 100 millionth tourist, the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has sent out a message of congratulations to the kingdom.
In a press statement, UNWTO says it has been working closely with the Saudi Ministry of Tourism around a number of key initiatives. It adds that the milestone was reached on the back of ‘strong efforts’ to develop the country’s tourism sector.
Welcoming the announcement of the arrival of 100 millionth tourist, including both international and domestic arrivals, UNWTO says that the Saudi system for tourism statistics is now globally recognised as ‘one of the most comprehensive and timely in the world and a major tool in the decision-making process.’
UNWTO adds that in 2021, it opened its regional office for the Middle East in Riyadh to establish it as a global hub for tourism innovation, education and tourism for rural development. In recognition of Saudi Arabia’s efforts in this field, the Kingdom has been representing the Middle East in the UNWTO Committee on Statistics for four consecutive sessions.
Saudi Arabia was also the only representative of the Middle East in in developing the Statistical Framework for Measuring the Sustainability of Tourism (SF-MST) led by the Expert Group on MST, it adds.
