Saudi Arabia Seeks 50 Million Tourist Visits in 2022

The transcript discusses the impact of the pandemic on Saudi Arabia's tourism industry, highlighting a significant decline in 2020 and outlining recovery plans to reach pre-pandemic levels by 2023-2024. It sets ambitious targets for 50 million visits by 2022 and 100 million by 2030. The economic contribution of tourism to GDP is expected to rise from 3.5% in 2019 to 10% by 2030. The transcript also touches on cultural and social changes in Saudi Arabia, driven by Vision 2030, and addresses the potential for alcohol availability in special economic zones, though no definitive plans are mentioned.

What was the expected drop in tourism for Saudi Arabia by the end of 2020 compared to 2019?

• 80%

• 60%

• 40%

• 50%

By what year does Saudi Arabia aim to achieve 100 million tourist visits?

• 2030

• 2028

• 2035

• 2025

What is the target percentage of GDP contribution from tourism by 2030?

• 7%

• 10%

• 12%

• 5%

What significant cultural change is mentioned as part of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030?

• Closure of historical sites

• Ban on international travel

• Reintroduction of cinemas

• Introduction of new languages

What is the primary focus of Saudi Arabia's tourism strategy as discussed in the third section?

• Business tourism

• Adventure tourism

• Cultural and heritage tourism

• Medical tourism