- A development organization in Saudi Arabia is changing perceptions of how regenerative tourism can work.
- From planting millions of trees to protecting endangered turtle species, these projects will protect and improve the local environments.
- The creation of thousands of jobs in the community is accompanied by dedicated training and development programs for young Saudis.
When John Pagano arrived in Saudi Arabia in 2018, the country subverted his expectations. “We all paint a picture in our minds of what the Middle East is about,” he said. “I found a pristine environment, an archipelago of 90 beautiful islands, and turquoise-colored water. It was truly remarkable.”
Pagano, who is Canadian, was moving to the Kingdom to take up a role as chief executive officer of Red Sea Global (RSG), a major new developer of ambitious regenerative tourism destinations….