Saudi Arabia aims for 7.5 million Indian visitors by 2030

Saudi Arabia aims for 7.5 million Indian visitors by 2030

During the prestigious SATTE (South Asia’s Travel and Tourism Exchange) 2024 travel show, Riyadh hopes to attract 7.5 million Indian visitors by the year 2030, thanks to the growing demand for spiritual and leisure travel from India to Saudi Arabia, according to Alhasan Aldabbagh, President – Asia Pacific, Saudi Tourism Authority. Follow Saudi Expatriates channel on Facebook

In a speech honoring the 300th anniversary of Saudi Arabia’s beginning, Aldabbagh expressed his joy at the prospect of the kingdom’s third participation in SATTE. Highlighting the significant 50% increase in Indian visitors to Saudi Arabia last year, he stressed India as a key market and outlined strategies to accomplish the 2030 objective.

– “We are absolutely over the moon to be at SATTE,” Aldabbagh told to Indian Media ANI. We are proud to be returning for our third year to this illustrious trade event in South Asia. As we commemorate the Saudi founding day, this is a significant day.

– A key market for Saudi-Arabia is India, according to Aldabbagh, when asked about the significance of the Indian market in the kingdom. We had 1.5 million Indian tourists last year, a tremendous 50% increase from the previous year. One of our long-term goals for the year 2030 is to increase the number of Indian tourists visiting Saudi Arabia by seven million.

– When asked about the ease of obtaining a Saudi visa, Aldabbagh said, “Recognizing India’s importance, we have streamlined entry to Saudi”. We want to continue our expansion this year, and now have ten VFS offices in India. As part of our new stopover program, passengers flying with Saudi Airlines or flynas (a private Saudi low-cost airline) can enjoy a free visa for up to 96 hours. Also, e-Visa and visa on arrival are options for those Indians with US, UK, or Schengen visas. Most Viewed : Saudi Arabia unveils Special Talent Premium Residency

– He continued, “The mutual goodwill between India and Saudi Arabia has consistently expanded” when asked about the long-lasting connection between the two countries. This expansion includes societal, economic, and cultural interactions in addition to the tourist industry. We are looking forward to our upcoming events in India this year and strengthening our already strong partnership.

– The warm and amicable relations between the Kingdom and India are a reflection of the long history of economic and cultural exchange between the two countries.

– Members of the travel, tourism, and hospitality industries, as well as NTOs and STOs, from all over the world can find a common ground at SATTE, which stands for South Asia’s Travel and Tourism Exchange.

– The official website of SATTE states that the organization has the full backing of several entities, including the Indian Ministry of Tourism, the Government of India, national and international tourism boards, and several travel and trade groups and organizations both in India and abroad. Recommend : Saudi Arabia launches Clean Petrol and Diesel (Euro 5) in its local market