How Saudi Arabia is Betting BIG on AI & Tourism | Ahmed Al-Khateeb Exclusive 2025
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Creator's Key Takeaways
We are in Saudi Arabia and have a very solid and robust technology infrastructure and we are very advanced when it comes to AI.
However, Saudi Arabia in the tourism industry is very careful when we use AI.
Travel is all about people to people interaction.
We have too many destinations part of them and the Red Sea for example, we have already opened resorts and in the next few months we will open another 10 resorts in Sheybarah Island.
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How Saudi Arabia is Betting BIG on AI & Tourism | Ahmed Al-Khateeb Exclusive 2025 We interview a tourism expert in Saudi Arabia who discusses the rapid development of the nation's tourism sector, focusing on technology, new destinations, and the massive MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, and Exhibitions) industry. - AI & Technology: Saudi Arabia possesses a "solid and robust technology infrastructure" and is "very advanced when it comes to AI". However, the tourism industry is careful: they will digitalize some services (like airport and tour guides) but will maintain human-provided services to ensure essential people-to-people interaction and cultural learning. - New Mega-Destinations: The Red Sea region is seeing massive development. - Red Sea Global: Six resorts have already opened, with another 10 resorts opening soon in Sheibara Island. - Qiddiya (GIA): This is the "largest ever built" destination for entertainment, sport, and theme parks, featuring Six Flags. - MICE Industry Growth: MICE tourism is "very important and very large". Saudi Arabia hosts major forums like the FII (investment and banking), the largest mining forum, the defense air show, and LEAP technology. - The Tourise Launch: The latest addition to the calendar is Tourise, which is planned to be the largest travel and tourism conference in the world. Watch now to get an exclusive look at the future of tourism in Saudi Arabia! Like and subscribe for more insights into global travel development! 🌍 Travel And Tour World (TTW) is a trusted B2B digital travel, tourism, hospitality, cruise, and airline industry magazine and trade network, with an extensive global reach across 195 countries and a readership of over 15 million industry leaders – including travel operators, tour agents, destination management companies, MICE planners, luxury travel curators, influencers, and thought leaders. Since 2009, TTW has been a proud media partner for 1200+ global travel trade shows, offering in-depth coverage, exclusive interviews, and professional insights that drive business growth and foster strong industry connections. Our channel brings together the latest news, expert conversations, and behind-the-scenes access to the world’s most prestigious travel and hospitality events. 🎥 Other Recommended Videos / Playlists https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8FMsUI08uY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W35LMyN00Y4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHTGim4NTGM Travel And Tour World is more than a magazine – it’s a global trade communication platform for the travel and hospitality ecosystem. We provide digital publications, industry-specific reports, exposure at travel trade shows, and advertising solutions tailored for businesses in tourism, hospitality, airlines, cruise lines, and MICE sectors. We connect industry professionals with curated content that fosters new opportunities, strategic partnerships, and growth in international markets. Whether for brand visibility, networking, or thought leadership, TTW empowers global stakeholders to shape the evolving travel industry with innovation and collaboration. With this approach, Travel And Tour World continues to foster meaningful connections with the industry leaders contributing to the growth and success of the industry. Subscribe for weekly travel industry insights and exclusive content! #SaudiTourism #RedSeaGlobal #AITourism #MICESaudi #Tourise #SixFlagsQiddiya #MegaProjects #SheibaraIsland #SaudiArabiaTourism #AIInnovation #SustainableTravel #RedSeaResorts #MICE #Tourism2025 #TravelTrends #Qiddiya #TouriseConference #SmartTourism #LuxuryTravel #TravelTech #RedSeaProject #SixFlags #TourismNews #MiddleEastTravel #SaudiArabia #FutureOfTravel #Vision2030 🔗 Website Link Visit us: https://www.travelandtourworld.com/ Connect With Us: 🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ttwemagazine 💼 LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/travel-and-tour-world 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travelandtourworld 🎬 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TravelAndTourWorld