50 tourism ministers, 500 guests welcomed to Diriyah for World Tourism Day gala eventRIYADH: More than 500 officials, tourism leaders and experts from 120 countries attended a gala event in Diriyah in the Saudi capital this week to mark World Tourism Day. Zurab Pololikashivli, the UNWTO secretary general, was honored at the event for his leadership and contribution to the sessions and activities that took place throughout World Tourism Day. “Since its historic grand opening in December 2022, Diriyah has already welcomed one million visitors,” Al-Khateeb said. “Saudi Arabia is already the most visited country in the region, and by the end of the decade, the sector will contribute more than 10 percent toward the Kingdom’s GDP,” he added. “World Tourism Day reflects a worldwide commitment to preserving heritage, nurturing cultural exchange, and crafting unforgettable experiences for visitors from across the globe.

Source: Ethiopian News September 30, 2023 18:36 UTC