Saudi Arabia has concluded its impactful two-year chairmanship of the UN Tourism Executive Council, marking a period of transformative leadership that has advanced the global tourism agenda. At the 122nd Executive Council session held in Cartagena, Colombia, from November 13-15, His Excellency Ahmed Al-Khateeb, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Tourism, urged his successor to sustain the momentum and drive forward an industry poised to contribute 10% of global GDP in 2024.
Under Saudi leadership, the council prioritized investments, education, youth empowerment, and sustainability, fostering an integrated approach that has already sparked positive economic and social impacts worldwide.
“This gathering reaffirms our shared vision for global…





























