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 ambitious target does Saudi Arabia aim to achieve in terms of tourist visits by 2030?

What changes are being made in Saudi Arabia to attract international tourists?