Ahmed bin Aqeel Al-Khateeb, Minister of Tourism and Chairman of the TOURISE Board, announced the launch of the second edition of the TOURISE forum, TOURISE 2027, to be held in Riyadh from 23 to 25 March 2027 under the theme "Alliances That Move the World," under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
The forum brings together leaders from the tourism, technology, investment, sustainability, culture and transport sectors from around the world to discuss the opportunities and challenges facing tourism-related sectors and explore areas of cooperation and investment, according to a post on the Saudi Press Agency website.
The Ministry of Tourism said the second edition follows a first edition that recorded investments worth $113 billion, covering destinations, hotels, retail, talent development and AI-powered platforms.
The second edition's theme, "Alliances That Move the World," focuses on strengthening cooperation between the tourism, capital, technology and infrastructure sectors to support investment and innovation and develop the travel experience.
Ahmed Al-Khateeb said the future of tourism will depend on alliances between sectors and institutions, adding that the forum aims to bring the various parties together in Riyadh to build partnerships for the future of the tourism sector.
The Kingdom exceeded its target of welcoming 100 million visitors a year in 2023, and aims to reach 150 million visitors a year by 2030.
For her part, Gloria Guevara, President and CEO of the World Travel & Tourism Council and a member of the TOURISE Board of Trustees, said the next phase of tourism will rely more heavily on strategic cooperation between sectors and investments. She added that the forum offers a space that brings together leaders from different sectors to develop joint solutions and projects in travel and tourism.
The Ministry of Tourism announced the first group of speakers for the 2027 edition, including leaders in tourism, hospitality, technology and destination development, who will share insights on travel, mobility and investment in global tourism.
Those wishing to take part can apply for an invitation and follow speaker announcements, partnership opportunities and forum updates on the TOURISE website.
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